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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Long Toes in Horses: A Pain in the Butt?

 Interesting article from THE HORSE magazine featuring Richard A. Mansmann, VMD, PhD, hon. Dipl. ACVIM, professor emeritus at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine...

Your equine athlete's performance hasn't been blue ribbon-worthy as of late. Or maybe your broodmare's gaits are looking a little off kilter. Could long toes on the hind feet be to blame? According to the results of a recent study, the answer in some cases is yes and sometimes the solution can be very simple.
The Horse | Long Toes in Horses: A Pain in the Butt?