Lame

Our friends’ racehorse was scratched from its debut race for the second time. The horse has a hoof ailment, prompting my wife to ask if Thoroughbreds have bad feet? Thoroughbreds typically have bad feet. Their feet are weaker and less durable than most horse breeds. Thoroughbreds’ feet are typically flat-soled, long-toed, with thin, shelly walls, …

Have you ever noticed a horse walking oddly or seeming to favor one leg? This could be a case of equine lameness, an alteration in a horse’s gait usually resulting from pain or discomfort. This irregularity can stem from various causes, such as injuries, illnesses, or the strain from excessive work. Lameness isn’t merely an …