Stringhalt in Horses Stringhalt in Horses is an involuntary hyperflexion of the hock when the horse moves, and the condition may affect one or both hindlimbs. Stringhalt is a gait abnormality characterized by exaggerated upward flexion of the hindlimb that occurs at every stride at walk. The gait abnormality usually lessens at trot and is […]

Upward fixation of the patella generally has been considered to occur in horses that have exceptionally straight hindlimbs.

Trochanteric Bursitis (Whirlbone lameness) in Horses is soreness and lameness found in hindlegs of horses involving a bursa.

Rupture of the Ligament of Head of Femur appears to be more common in small breed horses (miniatures and ponies) and young horses.

Subacute or chronic sacroiliac strain and osteoarthrosis of the sacroiliac joint cause typical back soreness in horses.

Femoral nerve paralysis may arise from trauma or unknown causes, and may be associated with rhabdomyolysis.

Thrombosis of the Caudal Aorta is caused by the migrating larva of Strongylus vulgaris.

Monday Morning Sickness in Horses produce necrosis of striated skeletal muscle and are termed exertional rhabdomyolysis.

Seat of corn is the part affected by the Corn in Horses.

Thrush is the destruction of the frog of hoof. The non-contagious anaerobic bacteria and fungi that are responsible for this destruction.