The first thing to remember is that no treatment for your horse's injury is complete without the assessment of a good veterinarian. We have found that there are many effective alternative treatments and therapies, but none are a substitute for a trained veterinarian.

We can’t stress this point enough. We hear all the time about the disagreements between traditional vets and alternative practitioners. There is no need for argument. The best and most progressive vets in the country include chiropractic, acupuncture, and LEPT as a key component of complete equine care.

Every horse owner should also have a quality reference manual on veterinary horse care, and no stable should be without a comprehensive anatomical wall chart. Gladstone Equine’s Library includes a number of good reference books and both general and specific anatomical charts. Finally, visit our affiliate partner StateLineTack.com to find a selection of basic horse health care products for your barn or stable.

Here are the horse injuries and conditions that we address. We’ve collected information for you from many sources. Click on the text link and you’ll be presented with our feature article, which includes an explanation of the condition and treatment suggestions, followed by sources of additional information.

We hope you find these insights useful, and we welcome your comments, anecdotes and most of all, your experiences with the suggested remedies and others that you’ve found valuable.

Bowed Tendon: A form of tendonitis resulting from surface conditions, trauma, or over training.
Cold Backed Horses: Does your horse flinch every time you put your saddle on him?
Colic: The number one killer of horses.
Foot Injuries Cracks, thrush, bruises and more.
Founder: In the seafaring world, founder means "To Sink." What is it and what can you do?
Hock Conditions and Injuries: Caps, fractures, luxations and spavins.
Lacerations: Open wounds can be among the most traumatic injuries for the horse and owner.
Lameness: General lameness is a condition that every horse owner confronts eventually. Learn how to identify and isolate causes of leg pain.
Laminitis: Extremely painful condition frequently caused by grain overload
Navicular Syndrome: A poorly understood problem, but we’ve collected good information for you.
Poll Trauma: If you use a halter and tie your horse, your horse has this injury. Learn what it is and what you can do.
Rain Rot: Another disease, but so common we need to address it.

Gladstone Equine can help find and treat your horse's physical problems painlessly. Click here to schedule an appointment.