Common Causes of Lameness
Osteoarthritis describes chronic degeneration of the joint surface and affects one in five horses.
Podotrochlosis is degeneration of the navicular bone and its associated structures. Affected horses often display weight-shifting, a shuffling and/or toe-first gait, and soreness after working.
A hoof abscess is a localized infection of a horse's foot, usually behind the hoof wall or sole
If your horse shows signs of being lame, contact your veterinarian.