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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 …
Causes of Equine Lameness
by EquiMed Staff
May 2, 2017 15:32
Five common causes of lameness. Avoid having a lame horse by recognizing these 5 causes and avoiding them …
The Importance of Conformation When Selecting A Horse
by Heather Smith Thomas
May 3, 2017 09:46
A horse is a horse - I think not! Learn how conformation differs among various types of horses that are breed for different types of activities. Selecting the …
Importance of Proper Hind Leg Conformation
by Heather Smith Thomas
May 3, 2017 10:21
Learn how the conformation of the hind legs of your horse affects both soundness and athletic ability as discussed in this article, the fourth in the series 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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