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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, …
Recognizing Lameness in Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
May 2, 2017 15:26
Horse lameness can be both observed from the ground and felt while riding. For the new horse owner, and sometimes for an equine veterinarian, recognizing …
Diagnosing Equine Lameness - Nerve Block Basics
by Christy Corp-Minamiji
May 2, 2017 16:15
Lameness is a fact of life for horse owners. Read about the different ways of assessing lameness, including nerve blocks, and learn how they can be applied for …
Basic Hoof and Leg Protection for the Sport Horse
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
May 2, 2017 16:36
Bell boots, splint boots, polo wraps - learn what these protective boots can do to protect your horse during exercise, training and in the arena …
Importance of Correct Front Leg Conformation
by Heather Smith Thomas
May 3, 2017 10:07
Conformation of the front legs of your horse is discussed in this article, third in the series by noted author Heather Smith Thomas …
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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