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Causes of Lameness in Horses

Lameness is when a horse has discomfort or pain in its legs or body causing a limp or awkwardness it the stride. It is important to notice lameness in your horse as well as to treat it accordingly. Here are some possible … [Read more...]

By Filed Under: Health and Wellness Tagged With: burstitis, capped elbow, cellulitis, DJD, epiphysitis, lameness, OCD, shoulder sweeny, symptoms

Lower Leg Lameness and Injury

lower leg of horse

~ Information on Lower Leg Injuries and Lameness: ~ Many lameness issues of the equine occur in the lower leg below the knee. Below this area the anatomical structure of the leg is the same in forelegs and … [Read more...]

By Filed Under: Health and Wellness Tagged With: bowed tendon, brushing, bucked shins, cross firing, curbs, injury, lameness, lower leg, osselets, over reach, ringbone, sesamoiditis, splints, sprains, swollen legs

Lower Leg Treatments

Lower leg of clydesdale horse

~ Various Treatments for the Lower Leg of the Horse ~ Injuries and lameness of the horse are classified as either acute or chronic. Acute means that it is sudden and chronic refers to a condition which is … [Read more...]

By Filed Under: Health and Wellness Tagged With: cold treatments, epsom salts, heat treatments, lameness, liniments, lower leg injuries, massage therapy, ointment

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