Effect of age at training initiation on hoof morphology and lameness in juvenile American Quarter Horses.
Gabriella Kawahisa-PiquiniLuke D BassLynn M PezzaniteValerie J MoormanPublished in: Equine veterinary journal (2022)
Three-year-old American Quarter Horses entering training were more likely to develop forelimb lameness than 2-year-olds. This subclinical lameness was associated with specific hoof morphology characteristics (decreased foot width, toe length, heel length, and lateral/medial wall height; greater toe angle).