Lameness Compensation
…example of compensation — shifting weight to counteract an area of pain. Other situations are not as dramatic, but the long-term result makes getting to the bottom of a lameness…
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Get a Diagnosis on Lameness in Your Horse
Equine lameness specialist and equine veterinarian Dr. Bob McCrady of Raymond, Missouri, has seen thousands of lameness cases. He offers this advice to horse owners to help keep their horses…
Bone Cyst: The Case of the Missing Bone
For weeks you’ve been puzzled by your horse’s on-again/off-again hind-leg lameness. It first showed up after he took an extended romp in the pasture; you gave him some time off,…
Laminitis: Autumn Risks
…of seasonal lameness? Does the lameness correspond to changes in paddocks, or a new load of hay? Does your horse resist changing leads or prefer just one gait? 10. Be…
Why hoof bruises happen
…an injury that also causes bruising but is a separate physiological process that requires a different approach to diagnosis and treatment; see page 52.) Mike Pownall, DVM, of McKee-Pownall Equine…
Shake, Rattle And Roll
…is at best annoying and at worst downright dangerous. To deal with it correctly, you have to systematically rule out potential causes. It makes sense to start with the most…
Choke in Horses: Causes, Treatments and Prevention
…What is Horse Choke? So what exactly is choke and what causes it? Basically, choke is when partially chewed food gets wadded up and stuck in the esophagus. The horse…
Find The Common Lameness
…lameness. He would stand normally when resting and walked normally, but the longer he trotted in harness, the worse he got. After work was stopped, he would sort of drag…
Gallop Poll: Dealt With Chronic Lameness?
For this month’s Gallop Poll, we’re wondering if you’ve ever dealt with a chronic lameness issue. Photo ? Nancy McCurdy | nancymccurdyphotography.com Select the answer that best fits your situation….
Crooked Tails
…functional brace or bandage in place. Lameness. Finally, your horse may carry his tail to one side due to hind-limb lameness. Most often, horses will carry their tails to the…