Upward fixation of the patella, often called a “locking stifle,” can look dramatic and alarming. A horse may suddenly appear unable to bend a hind leg, drag the toe behind, hesitate when stepping forward, or release the limb with a sudden snap. Learn what upward fixation of the patella is, how to recognize it, and how it is treated.

A deeper dive into thrush: learn the current scientific consensus on this common hoof ailment

Learn about the gait deviation called paddling or winging out - what causes it, and whether it's considered an issue for the horse.

Learn the causes, consequences, and management strategies for interfering: a common equine gait fault.

Understand what causes gait faults in horses, how to recognize them, and how training, riding, and hoof care management can influence them.

Understand "forging", a common gait fault in horses. Learn its causes, consequences, and corrective approaches.

Learn what causes high-low syndrome, or uneven feet, in horses.

Learn the cause, treatment and prevention of quarter cracks

This article dives deeper into the equine nervous system. Learn how this system influences movement, emotion, coordination, and neurological disorders.

Learn about club feet: what causes them and how they are classified.

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