Lameness Evaluation

A lameness examination is performed to determine which limbs are involved, and the degree of lameness.

Sometimes a lameness issue is not immediately obvious, especially if bilateral or multiple limbs are involved. It may be that your horse is performing below expectations, starting to have behavioural issues or is just “not quite right”. It is amazing how many horses continue to perform their day to day tasks with a degree of lameness that may not be immediately apparent.

Diagnostic tools that are frequently implemented in a lameness examination, include flexion tests, nerve and joint blocks, radiography and ultrasonography.

Lameness examinations can be done on site or at our custom built clinic, Elegria Park.