Four horseshoes.... ↪ Read more

The inflammation or dislocation of the proximal sesamoid bone(s). May involve an actual fracture of a sesamoid bone. Sesamoiditis can be the result of direct injury, uneven weightbearing, or fatigue. a.k.a: Popped sesamoid.... ↪ Read more

Are shaped like small pyramids and are attached by ligaments to the long pastern bones.... ↪ Read more

Describes a horse who is capable of performing the work for which he is intended without becoming lame.... ↪ Read more

[from the Latin sequesto, to sever]: Portion of bone which has become detached in necrosis.... ↪ Read more

The presence of disease-causing organisms or their toxins in the blood or tissues.... ↪ Read more

A thin layer of tissue on the lower surface of the coffin bone just above the horny sole.... ↪ Read more

Is a covering for the coffin bone and is located between the coffin bone and the horny wall.... ↪ Read more

Is filled with nerves and blood vessels that nourish the inner and outer structure of the lower limb.... ↪ Read more

The inner curve of the coffin bone where the deep digital flexor tendon attaches.... ↪ Read more

A nonmetallic element. Atomic number 34. Atomic weight 78.96. Selenium is a naturally occurring mineral nutrient which is deficient in nearly all US soil east of the Mississippi, and much of the rest of the nation. Selenium deficiency in horses has been implicated in suspensory ligament soreness,... ↪ Read more

Spreading of the white line, usually most prevelant and obvious in the forward, toe area of the hoof. The condition may be caused by a number of factors, although it usually is a sequal to chronic laminitis.... ↪ Read more