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Category Archives: Lameness
Suspensory Ligament Injuries
QUESTION: I am considering a 9 year old mare, as a horse for my daughter and future grandchildren. The mare has seen a vet for a torn suspensory ligament. I have met the horse and was impressed with her disposition. … Continue reading
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Tagged Add new tag, Ligament Injury, Suspensory Ligament
Sudden severe lameness. What are the signs of a hoof abscess?
QUESTION: I left for work this morning and my 9 year old gelding was moving normally at that time. When I returned home, he was extremely lame, not wanting to place any weight on his Left front foot. After looking … Continue reading
What does it mean when a horse has locking stifles or a locking patella?
QUESTION: We were at a barrel race last week and my mare suddenly did not want to move. We initially thought that she may be tying up. The vet came out and said that since she wasn’t sweating, she wasn’t … Continue reading
What is equine founder/ laminitis?
QUESTION: I have a 6-year-old Quarter mare that foundered a couple of months ago. She has been on a diet and needs to lose quite a few pounds. Is there any possibility that in the future I could let her … Continue reading
