AskHQ: Sheath issues
Q: My gelding’s sheath is quite big and has a lump on either side of it. It hasn’t changed since I bought him and doesn’t seem to cause him any…
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February 11, 2021
AskHQ: Capped elbow, hock or knee
What is a capped hock, elbow or knee? And how are they caused? Check out this post to find out more.
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December 9, 2020
Lumps and bumps: Seromas
What they are Seromas are fluid-filled sacs that occur secondary to direct trauma, such as being kicked by another horse. They usually start out as haematomas (bruises) that become seromas…
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September 1, 2019
Horse health check: 11) The legs
Every owner should know their horse's legs. Every day before and after you ride you should palpate the legs from top to toe, to find any changes from previous examinations.…
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August 15, 2019
Leg low-down: What is a windgall?
Windgalls occur when the tendon sheath (non-articular windgall) or joint capsule (articular windgall) fills with fluid in the fetlock region. The swellings commonly occur in both limbs, and the swelling…
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August 2, 2019