Author

Chrysanthi Pitaouli

Author

Chrysanthi Pitaouli

Chrys graduated from the Aristotle University of Veterinary Medicine, after which she moved to the UK and joined Donnington Grove Equine practice. Since 2024, she now works as an equine clinical specialist. Along with that, she does some ambulatory work and studies for the Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. She will most likely be hiking or skiing in the mountains when not at work.

Posts by Chrysanthi Pitaouli

How do we measure lameness?

Article 11 Mar 2026

When vets measure lameness, they’re doing one main thing: turning a gut feeling into a clear picture they can track, compare and use to decide what to do next. It’s not usually one magic number. It’s a story built from a few reliable clues.

Chrysanthi Pitaouli

What to do if your horse is not ‘quite right’

Article 6 Feb 2026

Ever get the feeling that your horse is not "quite right" You're not alone so taking some calm and measured steps to record what you see and the patterns that occur, will pay dividends when talking to your vet.

Chrysanthi Pitaouli

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

Start the Quiz

Chrysanthi Pitaouli

Posts by Chrysanthi Pitaouli

How do we measure lameness?

What to do if your horse is not ‘quite right’

Could you spot these signs of lameness in your horse?

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