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Effective management requires close collaboration between veterinarians and farriers to support a horse’s long-term soundness. Identifying the various causes of lameness, including how structures higher up in the leg can affect the farrier’s job, was addressed by Zoetis’s Holly Helbig, DVM, during the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit.
Helbig shared that as regenerative medicine continues to evolve, new lameness therapies are emerging to target joints and soft tissues more directly using the horse’s own biological components. Ongoing research continues to refine how these products are used and she emphasized the importance to understand their safety and efficacy, as not all regenerative products are supported by the same level of research.
Source: American Farriers Journal, August 11, 2026. Link. By thoroughly evaluating and diagnosing lameness issues, and by staying informed about current and emerging treatment options within the industry, equine professionals can ensure the most appropriate and successful outcomes for the horse.
Clinical experience and survey data show strong support for intra-articular biologic therapies, with growing focus on what makes them effective at the joint level.”
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