ASKHQ: CURB ON THE HOCK

AskHQ: I’ve been told my horse has a curb on his hock. What does this mean? A: A curb on a horse’s hock is a form of soft tissue swelling or thickening that appears just below the point of the hock, at the back of the leg. It’s usually caused by strain or injury to the…

BylizzieMay 11, 20260Comments

WOBBLER’S SYNDROME – A SUMMARY

Wobbler's Syndrome is caused by a narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck, which causes compression of the spinal cord. The spinal cord carries nerve signals that coordinate movement to the horse's limbs. Compression of the spinal cord, therefore, disrupts these signals, resulting in weakness, loss of coordination, and abnormal limb positioning. The Syndrome typically…

BylizzieOctober 14, 20210Comments

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UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 3

Diagnosis Diagnosing windgalls is typically not difficult for your vet. Windgall swellings occur directly above the fetlock on the inside and outside of the tendon sheath. Windgalls can affect either or both of a horse's front or hind legs. In some cases, all four limbs will be affected. You may notice heat in the area…

BylizzieApril 24, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: SPLINTS

Q: What causes splints in horses? A: Splints are inflammation or injury of the splint bones in the lower leg and/or the adjacent bones (such as the canon bone) and/or the associated ligaments. Splints are most commonly seen in young horses training at very high intensity levels, such as Thoroughbreds. Splints also occur from working on…

BylizzieOctober 21, 20190Comments

ASKHQ: CURB ON THE HOCK

WOBBLER’S SYNDROME – A SUMMARY

UNDERSTANDING WINDGALLS, PART 3

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