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Lameness Assessments

Find out how we can help with lameness/orthopaedic examinations

In certain circumstances, horses require referral to a specialist for lameness/orthopaedic examination. There are dedicated hard and soft surfaces trot up strips and an indoor hard trot up strip for the winter months. Horses can be ridden or lunged in the 20m by 40m sand school and there is a fenced concrete lunge pad to allow safe lunging of patients on a hard surface.

Following initial assessment, diagnostic procedures such as nerve and joint blocks can be performed in one of the three examination rooms.

 

Whilst at the hospital, the diagnostic services such as

 

 

are available if required.

Patients can stay in the hospital for more lengthy assessments to be made. Often owners will drop a patient off first thing in the morning and collect at the end of the day, however, owners are more than welcome to stay and be involved in the work up.

The aim is for our clinicians to provide a personal and informative service. We work closely with farriers to help achieve the best results for your horse.

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