Very Common
You also might be observing
Observation
What you see. The starting point for addressing any equine health related issue is your observation.
YOU ARE OBSERVING
Straight Through Stifle & Hock, Post-Legged Conformation
Summary
This conformation predisposes horses to a variety of lameness related problems. It is commonly associated with locking patella, hock arthritis, and high suspensory desmitis.
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Code Yellow
Contact Your Vet at Your Convenience for an Appointment- If you are considering purchase, be sure to have a purchase exam performed.
- If you are considering purchase, be sure to have a purchase exam performed.
your role
What To Do
Realize the problems associated with this conformation and avoid it when selecting horses for purchase. If you own a horse with this conformation, recognize that it predisposes to certain conditions causing lameness. Talk to your vet about management, work level and type, shoeing and other considerations that will help keep the horse sound, performing its intended use.
Skills you may need
Procedures that you may need to perform on your horse.
Less Common
your vet's role
Your vet will consider this conformation when examining a horse for purchase, and will discuss it with you in light of the rest of their exam findings, your expectations, and intended use. Your vet will also consider this conformation as it relates to any lameness problems that arise.
Questions Your Vet Might Ask:
- Are you considering the horse for purchase, or currently own the horse?
- What is the horse used for?
- What is your goal for the horse?
- Have you ridden the horse and asked the horse to perform its intended use?
- Do you notice any lameness?
- What level of work is the horse being asked to perform?
Diagnostics Your Vet May Perform
Figuring out the cause of the problem. These are tests or procedures used by your vet to determine what’s wrong.
Very Common
Diagnoses Your Vet May Consider
The cause of the problem. These are conditions or ailments that are the cause of the observations you make.
Very Common
Treatments Your Vet May Recommend
A way to resolve the condition or diagnosis. Resolving the underlying cause or treating the signs of disease (symptomatic treatment)
