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.