ASKHQ: VACCINATION SITES
Q: Why do some vets vaccinate horses in different parts of the body, such as the chest and hindquarters, rather […]
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ASKHQ: SWOLLEN LEGS
Q: My horse’s legs swell overnight in the stable but reduce to normal size after a bit of turnout or
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
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.
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.
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
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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.