Front Foot Lameness in Horses: Don’t Forget the Exam
Owner-provided information and a thorough lameness examination can help veterinarians start meaningful investigations into front foot lamenesses.
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Casey Gruber, DVM, is an associate veterinarian at Moore Equine Veterinary Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where he specializes in podiatry and emergency and sport horse care. He’s a graduate of Colorado State University.
Posted by Casey Gruber, DVM | Jun 29, 2022 | Diagnosing Hoof Lameness, Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Forelimb, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Working With a Veterinarian
Owner-provided information and a thorough lameness examination can help veterinarians start meaningful investigations into front foot lamenesses.
Read MorePosted by Casey Gruber, DVM | Sep 2, 2020 | Commentary, Horse Care, Lameness, Performance Horse Health Commentary Series, Sports Medicine
Also known as “forging,” horses with overstrides can injure themselves and pull shoes when their hind feet make contact with their front legs. A vet offers advice on how to prevent problems.
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My 20-year-old Arabian gelding has a hard, bony, fingerlike growth deep in a
Read MorePosted by Casey Gruber, DVM | Mar 1, 2011 | Article, Purchase Exams, Sales, Working With a Veterinarian
A prepurchase examination or “vet check” of a potential horse purchase can identify any physical problems.
Read MorePosted by Casey Gruber, DVM | May 1, 2010 | Article
With increased activity all horses are at a higher risk of sustaining traumatic lacerations or other wound types. Some might appear more serious than others, and the wound might be hours, days, or even weeks old before it is discovered.
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