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Common Causes of Lameness
by Flossie Sellers
May 2, 2017 13:59
What makes your horse go lame and where is the lameness located? Here are some tips that will help you answer these questions when you notice that your horse …
Diagnosing Horse Lameness - The Veterinary Process
by Flossie Sellers
May 2, 2017 14:24
Veterinarians follow a specific process when attempting to diagnose a lameness. Identifying the source of the lameness can be very difficult, and without …
Horse Conformation - Head, Neck and Shoulders
by Heather Smith Thomas
October 1, 2018 09:14
Conformation of the head and shoulders of your horse is discussed in this article, second in the series by noted author Heather Smith Thomas …
Limping Horse? Assessing and Treating Lameness in Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 10:53
The anatomy of the equine with fine legs and a large body puts the horse in a precarious position, and, as a horse owner, taking prompt action when any signs of …
Sidewinder Syndrome in Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas
June 8, 2020 20:09
Sidewinder is a term describing a neurologic older horse with a sudden alteration in gait causing the hindquarters of the horse to list to one side when the …
lame·ness
/lāmnis/
noun
- the way in which an animal or person is unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot.
- a mental condition associated with gaited horse owners (just kidding).
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