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Sara Horner

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Sara Horner
Sara Horner (BA) Hons grew up with horses and spent much of her childhood on the yard or by the track watching her grandfather race. Her introduction to riding was to be plonked on top of a Connemara pony as soon as she could walk and her love of horses has never left since that day! As Communications Specialist with Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging for over 13 years, she brings together a passion for horses and words to create content for both vets and owners. In encouraging conversations around horse health and lameness, she aims to help horse owners feel more confident in what their seeing and how to discuss that for the results they need.

Posts by Sara Horner

Spring horse management: the reset your horse needs before the season starts

Article 6 May 2026

There's a particular feeling that arrives in the spring: the mornings get lighter, the yard smells of wet earth and new grass and suddenly you want to do more with your horse. After months of short days, heavy going and limited riding, spring feels like permission to start again.

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

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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.
Chrysanthi Pitaouli Chrysanthi Pitaouli
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