Diagnosing Lameness

Leg Conformation

Leg Conformation

Good leg conformation in a horse is a must if that animal is to remain serviceably sound for performance.

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Mystery Lameness, Part 3: Dr. Kent Allen

FEI veterinarian Dr. Kent Allen of Virginia Equine Imaging shares interesting equine lameness cases from his practice. Sometimes it takes some detective work to find true cause of lameness. Part 3 of 3.

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Mystery Lameness, Part 2: Dr. Raul Bras

Equine podiatrist, certified farrier, and frequent lecturer Dr. Raul Bras of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., shares bizarre lameness cases from his practice. You won’t believe what the imaging shows! Part 2 of 3.

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Mystery Lameness, Part 1: Dr. Mark Revenaugh

U.S. Eventing team veterinarian Dr. Mark Revenaugh of Northwest Equine Performance shares challenging lameness cases from his practice. With lameness, things are not always as they first appear! Part 1 of 3.

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Making Great Strides

The Animal Health Trust orthopedics team performs cutting-edge research of equine anatomy and function.

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