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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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