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 ...

From the Faroe Pony to the Spanish Mustang, fewer animals have played such a central role in human history as the horse. New research reveals that a horse's gait, an attribute central to its ...

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 ...

Review: What Diagnostics Are Available For Equine Lameness? originally appeared on Paulick Report. Dr. Taralyn McCarrel's journey into equine lameness began with her early experiences riding and ...

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 ...

Koekie de Villiers, vice-president of the Saddlebred Society of South Africa and head of its marketing portfolio, spoke to ...