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Equine Juvenile Arthritis - Causes and Treatments
by Flossie Sellers
May 2, 2017 14:07
Even young horses can suffer from arthritis. How does a young horse get arthritis? Can it be avoided? How is it treated? If your young horse is stiff or lame, …
Horse Leg Anatomy - Form and Function
by Flossie Sellers
May 2, 2017 14:52
Built for speed and power, but amazingly fragile, a horse's legs are a marvel of intricate design. This overview will help you gain the knowledge you need to …
What to Do When Your Horse Is Lame
by EquiMed Staff
May 2, 2017 15:37
5 things that you can do to help your lame horse. This article gives you basic information about how your farrier can help you and also when to call the equine …
Judging Horse Leg Conformation
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
May 3, 2017 09:06
Judging a horse's conformation takes careful study and knowledge of horse anatomy. Because of their importance to the performance and soundness of a horse, the …
Tips for Pinpointing Lameness - Which Leg is Lame and Why …
by Heather Smith Thomas
August 24, 2019 15:34
By checking horses' feet and legs daily - during grooming, before and after a ride, and the day after a hard workout - lameness will be apparent at an early …
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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