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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

FAQ 3: What is the most common lameness cause?

October 28, 2009

What is the most common lameness cause you have seen in horses and how could it have been prevented?
Lameness in trail horses is caused by:

lack of attention to foot care (neglect)
unbalanced and/or too short trimming of the foot
shoes poorly applied by inexperienced and untrained farriers or by unknowledgeable horse owners
genetically produced conformation defects
riding an unconditioned [...]

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