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Take the Plantar Angle Into Consideration

Often overlooked, a negative plantar angle is manageable, according to Debra Taylor
By Jen Bradley posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses
A sport horse presents with hind limb lameness, is refusing or missing leads, "hollowing out" its back over jumps and the rider notices a behavioral change when the animal is working. With additional symptoms such as pain over the heels and navicular area, many veterinarians and farriers will run down a list of possible causes that might contribute to this issue.
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Ringbone And Sidebone In Horses

July 10, 2014 | Posted in Lamenesses
Source: Kentucky Equine Research
When soft tissues in the horse's pastern or heel are subjected to repeated strain or trauma, the horse's body may respond to the chronic inflammation by depositing calcium. If the strain or concussion continues, the result may be ringbone, calcification affecting the collateral and suspensory ligaments along the front of the pastern, or sidebone, calcification of the lateral cartilage at the sides and rear corners of the horse's heel.
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Finding Subtle Signs Of Lameness

July 7, 2014 | Posted in Lamenesses
Source: Kentucky Equine Research
It's hard to miss signs of serious lameness: the horse is reluctant to move, obviously favors one limb when walking, and shows a classic head-bob at the trot. Many times, however, it's not that easy to tell whether a horse is a bit "off"? in his gaits, and even trickier to determine where the lameness originates.
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The Ledge — Supporting P3

A laminitic case led equine veterinarian John Stewart to rethink the importance of solar support to P3
By John Stewart posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Lamenesses
There seems to be some disagreement among hoof-care professionals as to the extent of the sole's role in weight bearing. The suggestion that the laminar attachment of P3, with transference of the horse's weight to the hoof wall, is not its major means of support is as absurd as suggesting the sole should take no part in weight bearing.
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