Glossary Index
Gait analysis
Gait analysis is careful assessment of how the horse moves, either by a trained eye or with measurement tools. It helps turn "something feels off" into clearer information your vet can use.
Gait analysis is careful assessment of how the horse moves, either by a trained eye or with measurement tools. It helps turn "something feels off" into clearer information your vet can use.
This quiz is educational, not diagnostic. It helps you check what you already know and learn what vets often ask owners to look for.

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

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.

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.

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.