More than 910 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "What type of hoof lameness have you experienced with your horse?"

results of poll on hoof lameness

Results were as follows: 

  • Abscess: 74.45% (679)

  • Sole bruise: 54.06% (493)

  • Laminitis: 38.49% (351)

  • Other: 23.03% (210)

  • Navicular: 19.96% (182)

  • Sheared/Contracted Heels: 15.35% (140)

Readers shared their experiences with hoof lameness in the comments below

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