The legs of your horse should be inspected on a day to day basis to ensure potential problems are detected early. This inspection involves running your hands up and down all four legs looking for the following:

• Heat
• Swelling
• Scabs, scratches and cuts
• Lumps and bumps
• Bot eggs (forelimb)
• Anything out of the ordinary

If you discover something or are not sure then phone your veterinary surgeon for further advice.

It is also important that your horse is trotted up regularly both on hard and soft ground. This can help to detect any potential lameness problems early and if spotted it is important that you veterinary surgeon is contacted to obtain further advice.

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