{"id":14526,"date":"2023-01-16T17:41:22","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T21:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=14526"},"modified":"2023-01-16T17:45:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T21:45:10","slug":"arthritis-in-horses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/arthritis-in-horses\/","title":{"rendered":"Identifying & Treating Arthritis & Osteoarthritis in Horses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There comes a time when most horses will begin to slow down. They seem to walk a little slower, step a little more cautiously, and the odd click and clack sounds start popping out of their joints when they step just a little awkwardly. Perhaps they also start being lame or walk stiffly more often, especially in winter. As a horse owner, you probably suspect it’s the dreaded A-word: arthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what exactly is arthritis in horses? Is it like osteoarthritis, and how do you treat these to keep your equine partner comfortable and in work for as long as possible? Let’s find out.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n