Horse Guide - Musculoskeletal System


A powerful gallop, a supple bend, a springy step – the musculoskeletal system is the foundation for your horse's well-being and performance. Yet bones, joints and muscles are under strain every day. How can you support them optimally? Find out here how you can contribute to your horse's health with proven medicinal herbs, targeted care and well-thought-out training. Dive into our blog articles and strengthen the basis for a long, active life! 🚀🐴

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Osteoarthritis in horses – is there help? ... a diagnosis of "osteoarthritis" often means the end for sport and leisure horses. Are there ways and means to slow the progression of osteoarthritis?

Feared, irreversible and incurable: a diagnosis of "arthritis" often means the end for sport and leisure horses. Are there ways and means to slow the progression of arthritis?
Kissing Spines

Kissing spines, "kissing spinous processes," describes a condition in horses in which the upward-projecting spinous processes of the spine touch each other. However, this does not necessarily mean the end of a horse's career.
PSSM in horses

Polysaccharide storage myopathy is a progressive disease of the horse's skeletal muscles that can lead to acute, very painful symptoms. A distinction is made between PSSM1 and PSSM2.
Muscle building in horses

Muscle is the most important basic requirement for keeping a horse healthy. Read how you can naturally support your horse's muscle building.
Poor hooves in horses

Hoof problems can put your horse out of action for a long time! A horse can only perform at its full potential if its hooves are stable and resilient.
Navicular disease in horses

The so-called "navicular bone" is a nightmare for ambitious riders: podotrochlosis (navicular disease, navicular syndrome) is one of the most common causes of chronic lameness in riding horses.

Tying-Up in Horses

Recognizing and treating tying-up in horses: clear information on the symptoms, causes, first aid, and therapy for this muscle disease.

Carrying Fatigue in Horses: Signs & Treatment

Recognizing carrying fatigue in horses: typical signs, causes, and effective exercises. With a 12-week plan, diagnostic tips & prevention.

Phlegmon in Horses: Recognize, Treat & Prevent Symptoms

Phlegmon in horses (cellulitis): Sudden swelling? Recognize the symptoms, treat effectively & prevent it. Your comprehensive guide to horse health.

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