Top Belgian equine veterinarians are clear: Objective gait analysis is becoming as essential as X-rays.
Giorgio Ricardi of Donnington Grove Equine Vets reveals how data-driven gait analysis enhances clinical decisions in complex lameness cases.
We sat down with UK Master Farrier Marc Jerram, who blends traditional skill with modern gait analysis to spot issues early and collaborate with vets on targeted solutions.
At Horsedoc in Denmark, founder Peter Hjuler hosted a lameness webinar with remote orthopaedic check-ups. The results revealed just how often early lameness goes unnoticed — and why detection matters.
Discover expert tips from Hilary Clayton on meeting the unique needs of sport horses while prioritising their well-being through the 5 essential freedoms of equine care.
Horses with lameness issues often adapt their movement to ease discomfort, which can produce compensatory movement asymmetries. This means a primary lameness in a forelimb can cause asymmetries in the hindlimb and vice versa.
