Comments on: Lameness Watch

By: Daily Joint Health – America’s Horse Daily

Daily Joint Health – America’s Horse Daily — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:01:42 +0000

[...] lameness is the best policy for performance horses. Although that may not always be possible, Dr. Alan [...]

By: Mimi R.

Mimi R. — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:48:40 +0000

We “adopted” a 22 y.o. horse. She was a show horse, did very well, beautiful conformation etc… After being donated to a ranch dedicated to teaching young riders, this horse encountered two falls, both times the rider had the horse on the wrong lead, and conditions were slippery. She was lame, limping on her front left leg. For two years, she was ignored. Her chest was underdeveloped, and right hind quarters nearly twice the size of her left. A chiropractor found no arthritis or physical evidence found for lameness. She paddled when she walked and limped on front left leg when lunging attempted. The horse had a significant triceps spasm among others & the chiropractor evaluated the saddle being used on this horse and found it was too narrow and tight at the shoulders.
After six months of stretching, massaging, walking up and down hills and eventually lunging the horse looks great (for her age) and she walks fine and runs through the fields. She exercises fine with a properly fitting saddle. A year later, she limps only when a rider gets in the saddle.
The vet sees no problems with her legs or feet. Any suggestions on what to look for or try next?

By: Evaluating the Lame Horse | Horspro.net

Evaluating the Lame Horse | Horspro.net — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 02:30:01 +0000

[...] strain or injury can take a toll on any horse, even one with no obvious conformation defects. When lameness occurs, you should contact your veterinarian immediately. An examination can save you time, money [...]

By: Evaluating the Lame Horse – America’s Horse Daily

Evaluating the Lame Horse – America’s Horse Daily — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:22:14 +0000

By: Shockingly Effective Part 2 – America’s Horse Daily

Shockingly Effective Part 2 – America’s Horse Daily — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:02:43 +0000

[...] More studies are needed to determine the exact process. But before shock-wave therapy is even considered, a veterinarian should go over the horse thoroughly to pinpoint the horse’s injury or lameness. [...]

By: Sue Rapley

Sue Rapley — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:37:41 +0000

Hi, I was out riding the 2 days ago when we had reached the beach. The tide was out I was just coming on the inside of another friend when my horse hit a soft area in the stone and fell.My horse and I both went down. I got up just as he was and noticed 2 cuts on his front left leg. We walked home but with no limping. I noticed tonight that he has some swelling in the leg. What advice do you recommend?