It is more frequently seen in horses with poor hock conformation, ... Capped hocks. These are variably-sized, cold, painless, ball-like swellings that develop on the point of the hock.

Case 1: First, Black described a case involving a 2-year old Quarter Horse filly that suffered a kick-related injury to her right hock. The filly's attending veterinarians discovered mild soft ...

Whether horses are performing grand prix dressage tests, ... Capped hocks are swellings of the point of hock caused by trauma such as banging against a wall or fence or too little bedding.

Osteoarthritis of the distal (lower) hock joints (bone spavin) is a common performance problem in sport horses. At the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention, held Dec ...

A step back to Sydney winter company might be the way forward for Gloaming Stakes winner Love Tap.

The Joseph/Jones alliance will use Sunday’s Nowra meeting to take the wrapping off one of the stable’s brightest 2023 prospects - Peak Contributer.