Explanation should include
- looking for non-specific signs
- looking at the whole horse
- watching the horse move
- listening to the horse’s footfalls
- feeling under-saddle for clues
- observing the horse’s feet.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What does a head nod at the trot indicate?
- What are the signs of rear leg lameness?
- How can trotting the horse in circles help determine where a horse is lame?
- How can a horse owner use the detection of heat, swelling, and the horse’s response to touch to determine areas of lameness?