Shoeing a horse isn’t always a given. Some horses do just fine barefoot, while others need shoes to stay sound and comfortable. So how do you know what your horse needs? Let’s break it down. Why Some Horses Need Shoes Horseshoes serve a few different

Traveling with your horse Traveling on the road with your horse can be really challenging. Now do not get us wrong, traveling with toddlers can be quite the challenge too. The planning and preparation before the trip can already wind you down considering that you

Spring Ready: Preparing Your Horse For Spring Season The long, cold winter is drawing to a conclusion. Soon, the grass will grow, new seedlings will sprout out of the ground, and the skies will be clear and blue. As equestrians and horse owners, this will

Your horse’s eyes aren’t just beautiful—they’re also essential to their performance and well-being. But because of their size and placement, equine eyes are vulnerable to dust, debris, trauma, flies, and UV exposure. If left untreated, eye issues can escalate quickly, making early detection and prompt

@CAVECREEKEQUINE The best thing about being human is that we are not burdened much with our own nutrition. We eat what we want with a guarantee that we get enough nutrition from our everyday foods. Our equine friends, on the other hand, cannot eat whatever

MUSCLE DISEASES IN HORSES The everyday activity of our equine requires muscle strength. Whether your horse is part of the 50% of the 7.2 million horses in the US that are obligate athletes used for racing and showing (American Horse Council 2017) or are part

I believe you would agree that the essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire. And along with these rare elements is the unbreakable bond of friendship with our beloved horses

Longer Days, More Riding—But Don’t Forget Summer Care! Summer brings longer days, which means more time in the saddle! Whether you’re hitting the trails, competing in rodeos, playing polo, or training for your next event, your horse’s well-being is just as important as your riding

WHY CHOOSE CAVE CREEK EQUINE? Here at Cave Creek Equine™ Sports Medicine and Surgery, our goal is to help your horse live a healthy life at peak performance, with our state-of-the-art equine diagnostics, imaging, and treatment. As industry specialists, we pride ourselves on our highly trained

The number one reason for needing an MRI scan is equine lameness. There are many factors that can cause this painful condition, such as issues with the soft tissue structure and bone injuries. Diagnosing lameness requires a keen understanding of equine anatomy and physiology, conformation