EQUUS Chart: Bone and Joint Problems

What to expect when your horse has a common lameness-causing condition in his bones and joints. From the editors of EQUUS magazine.

Many common soundness issues, from minor joint inflammation to debilitating arthritis, begin slowly and subtly. When they are recognized early on, it’s often possible to lessen their severity. But other key factors, including location and severity of the problem, also come into play.

This chart highlights a sampling of outlooks for a variety of common bone and joint problems.

EQUUS’ Bone and Joint Problems Chart

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