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Is the demineralization and thinning of the distal phalanx around the margin at the toe causing an irregular outline, there is also an increase in bone on the solar... more
>Sheared Heels
Is a descriptive term for the structural breakdown that occurs between the bulbs of heel and the quarters, as a result of uneven weight bearing of the hoof ... more
Ringbone is new bone formation involving the inter-phalangial and distal inter-phalangial joints. It is a result of inflammation of the periosteum... more
Occurs when the cartilage within the foot ossifies to become bone. Is usually found in the fore feet, and is more common in the horses that have poor conformation... more
A corn is a rupture of blood vessels between the palmar processes of the distal phalanx and the hoof wall, this leaks down into the horny sole between the... more
A degenerative condition of the frog, caused by anaerobic bacteria and is characterised by the presence of grey/black necrotic material in ... more
Are fissures or splits vertically in the hoof wall. They develop from either the coronary band and work their way down or from the ground bearing surface and work... more
Is a rupture of the blood vessels within the capillary bed between the sole and the distal phalanx. Horses that work on hard ground are predisposed to large... more
Is distension of the tendon sheath of the deep digital flexor tendon as it passes over the hock on the medial side. Behind the tarsus joint, just above the point of... more
A windgall is an enlargement of the fetlock with synovial filled bulges around the palmar area. There are two types of windgalls, articular and tendinous... more
>White Line Disease
Is an anaerobic bacteria & fungal infection of the hoof wall. It does not involve the sensitive structures but can lead to a breakdown of the weight bearing ... more
>Proximal Suspensory Desmitis
Proximal suspensory desmitis (PSD) is a common injury in both the fore and hindlimbs of athletic horses, and may occur unilaterally or bilaterally.... more