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WHAT A HORSE’S STANCE SUGGESTS ABOUT HIS HEALTH

When it comes to evaluating horses, their movement has always been a primary focus. Now research suggests that more consideration should be given to how they stand.

“Standing is the horse’s most prevalent activity,” says Karen Gellman, DVM, PhD. “Horses stand nearly all day, but we usually only assess their locomotion.” Gellman, a veterinarian with a doctorate in animal locomotion biomechanics, became interested in equine posture while doing an

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