Why Does a Horse Rest a Hind Leg?
Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS
January 29, 2015
A vet and horse behavior expert shares how to distinguish between normal hind-leg resting behavior and lameness.
A vet and horse behavior expert shares how to distinguish between normal hind-leg resting behavior and lameness.
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Dr. Rachel Buchholz describes different treatment and management options for horses diagnosed with kissing spines.
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Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains what “kissing spines” is in horses and its clinical signs.
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While at a conference I learned about a quick way to see if your saddle fits your horse, and I put it to the test.
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