The coffin bone, also known as P3 and the pedal bone forms the foundation of the front half of the hoof capsule. This bone is connected to the hoof capsule via the laminae. Many of the tendons and ligaments in the lower leg attach to the pedal bone. Where is Read more…
How fast does Adequan® i.m. work? It reaches the joint within 2 hours. Based on dose titration studies, clinical improvement may be observed by the fourth injection4. How often do you give Adequan to a horse? every 4 daysThe recommended dose of Adequan® i.m. in horses is 500 mg every Read more…
Half pastern: A marking that extends from the edge of the hoof halfway up the pastern. Sock: A marking that extends from edge of the hoof two-thirds of the way up the leg. Stocking: A marking that extends from edge of the hoof to the knee or hock. What is Read more…
The pelvis connects the bones of the hind limb to the vertebral column via the hip joint and the sacroiliac joint. When seen from behind, the pelvis is somewhat U-shaped with a narrow separation in front where it curves around and above the sacrum (see Figure 2). What are the Read more…
18 vertebrae. Anatomy of an equine tail It is made up of approximately 18 vertebrae—some horses have more, others have fewer. The bones are progressively smaller from the root of the tail to the tip; the last one is pointed. Do horses have tail bones? Docking—Amputation of the distal part Read more…
Horses have an average of 54 vertebrae, though the number can vary between 51 and 58. How many total spines are there? Vertebrae: The spine has 33 stacked vertebrae (small bones) that form the spinal canal. The spinal canal is a tunnel that houses the spinal cord and nerves, protecting Read more…
The coffin joint lies between the second and third phalanges of each limb. The joint space is located under the interface of the hoof and haired skin on the limb (coronet band). Horses with coffin joint pain present with a wide range of symptoms: from acute lameness to poor athletic Read more…
The hyoid apparatus consists of a selection of small bones that articulate together. Its name means “shaped like the letter upsilon (Y)”, and it is situated at the base of the skull; between the cheeks of the horse. The hyoid apparatus connects to the skull via the temporohyoid joint. What Read more…
The coronary band (sometimes called the coronet) is a tough vascular structure that is considered the upper most portion of the hoof. It sits between the skin and the hard hoof wall. It helps to dissipate the concussion on the soft tissue structures within the hoof wall during each stride. Read more…
A horse that has lain down too close to a fence or wall and gotten into a position from which he can’t get up is referred to as a “cast” horse. Cast horses sometimes panic and struggle, while others simply lie in the cast position until help arrives. Can a Read more…