Tag Archives: limbs

Stringhalt

Posted on by Kelly Allday

STEVE: Stringhalt in a horse is a problem of the hind limbs, where they have a little bit of hyperreflexia or a noticeable hyperreflexia when they advance a limb. They tend to have almost a little bit like a Russian … Continue reading

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Shivers

Posted on by Kelly Allday

STEVE: Shivers are a hyperreflexia, meaning that when the hind limbs in particular, are brought up, they tend to constantly flex and extend, flex extend, flex, extend, repetitively. It’s a nervous disorder, the origin of which is not really well … Continue reading

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Physical Check (Looking for Injuries, Swelling, Lameness)

Posted on by Kelly Allday

STEVE: I typically recommend that most owners have a routine to where they can go in and have a way that they look over their entire horse to make sure everything’s perfect before they go use them for day-to-day training, … Continue reading

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