Understanding Hind-Limb Lameness in Horses
From Ask The Horse by The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care
July 11, 2025 · 59 min
About this episode
Experts discuss recognizing, diagnosing, and managing hind-limb lameness in horses.
Hind-limb lameness in horses can be challenging for owners to spot and veterinarians to diagnose. It can affect horses of all ages and disciplines. Subtle signs, such as a shortened stride, reluctance to go forward, or toe-dragging might go unnoticed until the horse’s performance declines or a more obvious issue appears. Catching hind-limb lameness early can improve your horse’s well-being and long-term soundness. Two experts answer listener questions about recognizing, diagnosing, and managing hind-limb lameness in horses in this archived Ask TheHorse Live podcast. This podcast is brought to you by American Regent Animal Health. About the Experts: Tena Ursini, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, CERP, is an assistant professor in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee, in Knoxville. Her main clinical and research interests are biomechanics and validating rehabilitation treatments, especially related to the back and topline. Howland M. Mansfield, DVM, CVA, CVMMP, of Summerville, South Carolina, received her DVM from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, in Alabama, and completed internships in both general equine medicine and surgery and in…
People in this episode
Hosts: Tena Ursini, Howland M. Mansfield
Guests: Howland M Mansfield Dvm Cva Cvmmp, Tena Ursini Dvm Phd Dipl Acvsmr Cerp
Topics covered
- hind-limb lameness
- equine health
- veterinary medicine
- rehabilitation
Keywords
- lameness
- diagnosis
- management
- equine sports medicine
Sponsors
American Regent Animal Health
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Ask TheHorse Live
Places: Knoxville, Summerville, South Carolina, Alabama, the East Coast, Germany, Europe, U.S.
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