Some gait abnormalities are obvious, while others are hardly noticeable. Either way, they can indicate a variety of equine disorders. At the 2012 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 19-23 in Las ...

Dr. Taralyn McCarrel's journey into equine lameness began with her early experiences riding and working at a hunter barn. Recognizing the critical importance of soundness for both horses and riders, ...

There is often a fine line between horses who simply have an inherent, slightly “odd” gait (in front or behind) and those who are lame — albeit subtly. Interest in gait patterns has increased markedly ...

A horse fitness tracker that can also be used to detect problems with gait has been launched in the UK, receiving a highly commended award at the BETA International trade fair. The Estride can be used ...

A single gene mutation in horses can endow them with a wider repertoire of gaits. The finding, reported this week in Nature 1, shows that some seemingly complex physical traits can have a simple ...

A technology that tracked the gait of nearly every horse at this year's Kentucky Derby could help keep thoroughbreds safe moving forward. The technology has been compiling data throughout the Spring ...

DNA discovery Swedish scientists have identified a genetic variant that influences gait in vertebrates, a potential boon for breeders of trotting horses. The discovery may also lead to a greater ...