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Racing Thoroughbreds at Arlington Park

From Fran Jurga’s Hoof Blog today:

“Of course you have never taken the Thoroughbred athlete for granted, but after watching this 48-minute documentary, you’ll be in even more awe of the complex biomechanics and physiology of the running Thoroughbred. Anyone who’s squeamish in a dissection might want to skip over this, but you’ll miss a lot!”

Watch the entire documentary online for free, via the link at:

Inside the Thoroughbred Racehorse: Just Watch This!

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Diagram of Equine Lower Leg, showing Suspensory Ligaments

Suspensory ligament (above fetlock) shown in dark purple. Anterior branches of suspensory ligament (below fetlock) are light purple.

Read up on equine suspensory ligament injuries and anatomy in the free downloadable 20-page booklet ‘Suspensory Ligament Injuries in Horses’ from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine – written for horse owners and for horse professionals.

The booklet is generously illustrated with drawings, photos, and ultrasound images showing the anatomy and function of the equine suspensory apparatus in health and in injury. Read the rest of this entry »

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