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Fibrotic Myopathy in Horses
Fibrotic myopathy in horses causes a shortened, hoof-slapping gait. Learn about its causes, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

Horse Education Online
11 min read


Stringhalt in Horses (Equine Reflex Hypertonia)
Stringhalt is an uncommon neuromuscular disorder characterized by sudden, exaggerated flexion of one or both hind limbs during movement. Learn the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for this condition.

Horse Education Online
9 min read


Equine Body Muscle Score: A Professional Guide to Assessing Muscle Mass and Muscle Loss
Equine Body Muscle Scoring is a practical system used to evaluate visible and palpable muscle over key regions of the horse. The goal is not simply to decide whether a horse “looks fit,” but to identify whether muscle is normal, reduced, uneven, or progressively wasting. Learn how it works, and how it differs from Body Condition Scoring, in this article.

Horse Education Online
14 min read
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