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Effect of age at training initiation on hoof morphology and lameness in juvenile American Quarter Horses.

Gabriella Kawahisa-PiquiniLuke D BassLynn M PezzaniteValerie J Moorman
Published in: Equine veterinary journal (2022)
Three-year-old American Quarter Horses entering training were more likely to develop forelimb lameness than two-year-olds. This sub-clinical lameness was associated with specific hoof morphology characteristics (decreased foot width, toe length, heel length, and lateral/medial wall height; greater toe angle). This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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