Stress Testing

by: Ray Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
For a horse to perform well as an athlete, all body systems must be in good working order. When one or more system "breaks down," the horse is no longer able to perform to its potential, and the owner, rider, and trainer will notice a decline in performance during training and competition. In some cases, the reason for the loss of performance is quite obvious--the horse is lame with a swollen ...