Author

Carina Northern

Author
Carina Northern
Vet Surgeon
Carina Northern, BVSc MRCVS, was an equine vet for five years, completing an internship at a busy North Yorkshire referral hospital before joining the team full-time at the same practice, as well as at an equine hospital in Cambridgeshire. She left practice to work as a Technical Vet Advisor and also has commercial experience in equine sales. When not at work Carina can be found with her husband and twin girls, walking their Golden Retrievers; Douglas and Willow.

Posts by Carina Northern

What are the risks of not getting a lameness diagnosis?

Article 10 Jul 2026

Treating without diagnosing can work. But it can also mean months of time, money and effort spent managing a problem rather than solving it, while the underlying cause quietly becomes harder to treat.

Carina Northern Carina Northern

5 things to discuss with your vet

Understanding Lameness 6 Feb 2026

In 5 things to discuss with your vet, we help prepare you for a conversation about your horse's lameness. Noting your observations and listing any concerns - in advance of your visit - will be invaluable in helping your vet reach a diagnosis.

Carina Northern Carina Northern
Spot The Signs

Could you spot these signs of lameness in your horse?

This short quiz is educational, not diagnostic. It helps you check what you already know and learn what vets often ask owners to look for.

  • Spot subtle signs that can look like behaviour, stiffness or something “just not quite right”
  • Learn the language to describe what you are seeing in plain English
  • Understand what information helps your vet decide what to do next
Articles & Guides

Knowledge Hub

Owner-first guides to help you notice patterns, reduce worry and feel prepared for your next vet visit.

Knowledge Hub

What are the risks of not getting a lameness diagnosis?

Article 10 Jul 2026
Treating without diagnosing can work. But it can also mean months of time, money and effort spent managing a problem rather than solving it, while the underlying cause quietly becomes harder to treat.
Carina Northern Carina Northern

What are the risks of not getting a lameness diagnosis?

Article 10 Jul 2026
Treating without diagnosing can work. But it can also mean months of time, money and effort spent managing a problem rather than solving it, while the underlying cause quietly becomes harder to treat.
Carina Northern Carina Northern

Proximal suspensory injuries in horses

Article 24 Jun 2026
Proximal suspensory injuries are a common cause of lameness and poor performance in horses. Clinical signs can vary depending on whether the forelimbs or hindlimbs are affected, and a thorough lameness examination is essential to localise the source of pain.
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