Hey everyone, I am currently working on my thesis project for school and I would love to get some information! My project has now become more specific with three possible directions which will result in a physical prototype by April: 1) mitigating the effects of whiplash 2) protection of the...

Disclaimer: Sorry, this is my first post. Okay, so I have a 16-year-old OTTB. Recently he has injured he deep digital flexor tendon while out in the field. Due to his injury, he is on stall rest, as according to instructions from my personal vet, and the best vet in our area. He has to be out...

Hi Y'all! So this isnt about a specific horse. I am doing a paper on the controversy around race horses. I DO NOT want this to turn into a debate and am not trying to force opinions on anyone. I am looking for good articles or websites, books, journals etc. That contain information about...

hi there, i just fell off a horse in a group lesson 5 days ago, I landed on my arm and head, I was wearing a helmet. I had a delayed concusion and had a graze on my arm and was air lifted to hospital. When I got there, they thought I had bleeding to my brain or bruising or even a broken neck...

So I've had a running total of 6 this year...so far...how about ya'll? :-)

My horse has been off for about 3 months due to his injuries (not bad). I was wondering how I could SLOWLY work back into jumps. I don't want him to go straight be into 3'-4' like we were doing. I want to only go up to 2' for now but slowly get there. Any tips on how I could get there with...

(Sorry, long)I trail ride pretty frequently on my 7 yr old QH mare, and was bucked off on the way back from a pretty normal ride (a few "distractions" but nothing unusual). Ended up with a broken femur because i hit a tree- so convalescing now, hearing all sorts of comments from non-rider...

Well I figured I should start a journal here to pass the time because I won't be riding for at least a year and a half. I have two horses and board at the most wonderful place in the world. It has no arena (other than fields and the BO's front yard and a roundpen) and doesn't look like much from...

I don't know if this is in the right place but I need some comforting/guidance. I recently (as in two days ago) fractured my knee while moving hay. I've not gone in for an MRI yet (have an appointment tomorrow) but I've basically been told that it looks like my PCL is wrong. I'm hoping that I'm...

Hi, I am currently composing some research for my Extended Project, where I am looking at different treatments for Tendon Injuries in horses. It would be really useful to me if anyone could help me, by answering the following questions: 1. In your opinion what is the most effective treatment...

does anyone have any pics of head injuries from riding accidents I would like to show it to someone who has no respect for people who wear helmets

Confirmation looks good, but seems to have weak rear pasterns. Hes a 5 year old quarter horse about 14.3, He seems to stumble/ drag rear feet. In the second video watch his right rear leg very closely at 47 seconds in. Could it be corrected? Thank you for any info 5 Year Old 14.3 Gelding -...

Ok, so here is what happened. I believe that my horse pulled his upper left shoulder muscle. He pulled up limping a couple weeks ago. You could tell he was limping but it wasn't sever. It is most noticeable at an extended trot when the left leg extends forward. He doesn't extend the left leg as...