A sloping pastern is one that is lower than 50 degrees.... ↪ Read more
A grave case of founder in which laminitis has destroyed so many of the laminae that the bone column is no longer suspended and begins to sink within the hoof.... ↪ Read more
Quarter clips. Particularly those placed near the middle of the quarter, on the sides of the hoof.... ↪ Read more
The ossification of one or both lateral cartilages within the horse's hoof. This sometimes causes lameness, but may be considered a normal part of the aging process in some horses.... ↪ Read more
A conformation fault in which the horse stands with his hind limbs bent more than normal at the hock, placing the hooves farther forward than ideal. Extreme sickle hocks can be considered an unsoundness. a.k.a: Saber-legged.... ↪ Read more
An injury on the point of the elbow, such as a sore, abcess or bursitis, sometimes caused by heel of the front shoe.... ↪ Read more veterinary-help.com
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