The pastern region is particularly vulnerable to the effects of direct trauma, such as a penetrating injury, due to its closeness to the ground and the lack of a protective wall like the hoof has. The ...

The tendon and ligament structures at the back of the pastern are particularly liable to strain injuries, which are commonly caused by over twisting the limb while bearing weight or over extending the ...

Prior to purchasing a yearling racing prospect at a sale, a buyer typically has a veterinarian conduct a thorough examination on the horse to ensure he is in top condition. Most of these exams include ...

Inflammatory conditions of the pastern will be appearing with increasing frequency during the summer season. But as a diagnosis, “pastern dermatitis” leaves much to be desired. When this alone is ...

The injury-plagued star chaser Douvan looks set to miss the entire National Hunt season due a pastern problem. Trainer Willie Mullins revealed last Wednesday how Douvan had pulled up lame earlier that ...

The in-form Leveraction will head for the spelling paddock, still not over a minor pastern problem that derailed his Winter Championships Final bid. Trainer Daryl Archard was preparing the rising ...

The international racing world was saddened this week to mark the retirement of 7-year-old distance runner Kyprios due to complications from ringbone. According to trainer Aidan O'Brien, Kyprios was ...

Nicky Henderson say scans have revealed Constitution Hill is suffering from bruising in a pastern. The brilliant hurdler was reported to be lame on Friday with an intended reappearance in next week's ...

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Kentucky Derby 151 winner Sovereignty was relaxing on the backside at Churchill Downs Sunday morning.You can see video of the latest champion in the player above. Trainer Bill Mott said he was really ...