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That&#8217;s when subtle issues start to show.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lunging is one of the most valuable tools in lameness detection &#8211; vets use it routinely because the curve of the circle puts extra demand on the limbs and can reveal problems that stay hidden on the straight.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But here&#8217;s the thing: you don&#8217;t need to be a vet to spot the warning signs.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this webinar, we&#8217;ll show you how to use lunging as a window into your horse&#8217;s soundness &#8211; whether you&#8217;re an experienced lunger or still finding your feet with a lunge line.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You&#8217;ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why the circle matters<\/strong> &#8211; how lunging stresses limbs differently to straight-line work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to watch for<\/strong> &#8211; the key signs of lameness on the lunge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Head nod, hip hike, and more<\/strong> &#8211; understanding what your horse&#8217;s body is telling you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inside leg vs outside leg<\/strong> &#8211; why direction changes everything<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hard surface vs soft surface<\/strong> &#8211; and what each can reveal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What&#8217;s normal, what&#8217;s not<\/strong> &#8211; because even sound horses can look uneven on a circle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll also cover practical tips for getting consistent, reliable results &#8211; so you can confidently share what you&#8217;ve seen with your vet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes a horse looks perfectly fine trotting up and down the yard. But put them on a lunge circle? That&#8217;s when subtle issues start to show. 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