Lameness Vabcabulary

Lameness is best described as " An Asymmetry or Abnormality in a Horse's Gait"

• True

• False

Lameness may be caused by .......

• Close Nail

• Over Exertion

• Trauma

• Any of These

This lameness is within the nervous system, it often affects the use of th limbs or other body parts or functions.

• Neurological

• Mechanical

• Swinging

• Concussion

This lameness is caused by an injury to bones, joints or tendons

• Neurological

• Mechanical

• Concussion

• Swinging

This is a lameness that is long term and may have frequent sessions over long periods.

• Chronic

• Acute

This lameness is sudden due to injury or trauma

• Chronic

• Acute

This type of lameness usually presents as a stride that is shorter than normal

• Acute

• Chronic

• Swinging

• Concussion

This type of lameness is more easily seen when the horse lands at the end of a stride.

• Concussion

• Swinging

• Acute

• Mechanical