Introduction To Locomotion And Soundness In Horses

These are videos about caudal heel pain which includes navicular disease, sole bruising, long toe-low heel conformation and others. Return to caudal heel pain Navicular disease (caudal heel pain) – Part 1 Navicular disease (caudal heel pain) – Part 2...

Force Equals Mass Times Acceleration

This law of physics explains everything in lameness that is caused by overweight in horses. Like it or not, a heavy horse will become a lame horse.

Hoof Pain In The Horse

Long Toe, Low Heel – The Root Of Horse Lameness

Long toe and low heels in the conformation of the horse hoof, when viewed sideways, is the primary cause of lameness in horses including navicular syndrome (caudal heel pain), tendon injury, ligament injury, concussive injuries, and poor gait.

Pastern-Hoof Axis In Horse Soundness

Piezoelectric Currents And Bones In Horses

Piezo……WHAT???

Have you ever wondered why bones are not shaped like I-beams or 2×4 lumber? This short lesson on biophysics and biochemistry may actually help you understand two very important things that will keep your horse sound and why training is so important in maintaining soundness in your horse.

Step out of your comfort zone and learn about this fascinating subject.