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Help, My Horse Got Kicked!

Learn why horses get kicked, how to treat kick injuries, and tips on preventing them in this article from the Summer 2024 issue of The Horse.

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An off-track Thoroughbred with a mild suspensory strain has heat in the opposing hock. Could this mean he’s compensating for the suspensory injury?

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