Lumps and bumps
Lumps and bumps can appear at any time on a horse. Ultrasound is one of the best ways to assess what is happening under the skin.
Foot balance - Sole Depth
Sole depth is so important when assessing what is happening within a horse’s foot. Thin soles can lead to a lot of problems.
Foot balance
Caudal support ratio
The Caudal Support % is a measure of how much of the foot is behind the centre of rotation through the coffin joint. In an ideal world we aim for 40% behind (heel structure region) behind this line. A smaller number means that the heels are often crushed and a larger force is being placed on small area.
What joint medications do we use?
Choosing which joint medication to use and when is an important decision to be made. It can not often be a simple answer and we often need to consider multiple aspects before choosing the right medication. Age and intended use of the horse can have an affect along with any health issues.
Return to exercise in rehab?
Rehab is such an important part of a horse’s return to riding. It is a balance act between doing too little and doing too much. We have to push the injured area to continual to heal and accomodate the increase in exercise levels. Doing that is an art and takes time to develop that skill to push to the edge but not over the edge of the cliff.