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Diagnosing Horse Lameness - The Veterinary Process
by Flossie Sellers
May 2, 2017 14:24
Veterinarians follow a specific process when attempting to diagnose a lameness. Identifying the source of the lameness can be very difficult, and without …
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 …
The Dangers of Riding Your Horse in Deep Sand
by Miriam Rieck
May 3, 2017 09:30
Learn about the dangers of riding or conditioning your horse in deep sand. Avoid the strains, stresses and fatigue that come from riding in deep sand …
Horse Conformation - Head, Neck and Shoulders
by Heather Smith Thomas
October 1, 2018 09:14
Conformation of the head and shoulders of your horse is discussed in this article, second in the series by noted author Heather Smith Thomas …
Limping Horse? Assessing and Treating Lameness in Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 10:53
The anatomy of the equine with fine legs and a large body puts the horse in a precarious position, and, as a horse owner, taking prompt action when any signs of …
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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