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All about Lameness

Lameness is a term used to cover many musculoskeletal issues, and can be linked to poor performance

Lameness can be in the foot, joint, bone, muscle, tendon or ligament, and includes bridle lameness which only shows when ridden.
Where the horse cannot bear weight on a limb, has difficulty walking, or shows sign of pain, the lameness is severe and a vet must be called.
With moderate lameness, which is more evident in trot, do not ride, but restrict movement and monitor closely.  If the condition worsens or pain increases seek qualified advice from a vet or farrier

This is a demonstration website: The menu below will link to pages about different conditions causing lameness and aspects of veterinary care in the live version.

Assessing Lameness
when to call the vet/farrier 

Joint infection
priorities & care

Conditions of the foot
Overview

Anatomy – Forelimb

 

Lameness examination 
a systematic procedure 

Foot balance & farriery expertise

Anatomy of the Hoof
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Fractures
prognosis & management

Leg puncture wounds 
important first aid & care

Laminitis
acute to chronic stages

Ringbone & Sidebone
xx

Hindlimb Lameness
inc bi-lateral issues

OCD – Osteochondritis
cartilage changes
 

Pedal Ostitis 
extra

Navicular Syndrome
xx

Anatomy of the Hindlimb
extra

Thrush & foot care
management & prevention
 

Poulticing 
Tips & techniques

Tendon injuries
SDFT, DDFT & Extensor 

Hind limb – Proximal Suspensory Desmitis

Joint injuries & conditions
Overview & prevention
 

Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)

Bone chips 
in joints & from injury

Box rest
management & priorities

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