Gait Faults (Definition/Description)

Question 1

Scalping

Answer 1

Toe of the front foot hits the dorsal wall or coronary region of the hind foot, usually at an extended trot.

Question 2

Speedy cutting

Answer 2

The inside of a back leg collides with the front foot on the some side.

Question 3

Interference - hind, base narrow

Answer 3

Hoof of one foot hits the opposite limb during swing phase.

Question 4

Interference - hind, cow hocks

Answer 4

Hoof of one foot hits the opposite limb during swing phase.

Question 5

Stumbling

Answer 5

Interference between the toe of a foot and the ground during the swing phase.

Question 6

Crossfiring

Answer 6

A collision between medial toe of the hind foot and the medial heel/leg of the diagonal (front) limb at a pace.

Question 7

Toe dragging

Answer 7

The toe swings low enough to drag through the dirt/sand. Laziness of lameness are possible causes.

Question 8

Overreaching

Answer 8

Hind toe hitting heel region or bulbs of the front foot on the same side. Front foot may still be on the ground or in the air.

Question 9

Elbow hitting

Answer 9

Heel of the hoof hitting the elbow of the same leg. Usually high actioned show horses.

Question 10

Forging

Answer 10

At the walk or trot, the hind toe hits the bottom of the front foot on the same side in midair.

Question 11

Interference - front, toed out

Answer 11

Hoof of one foot hits the opposite limb during swing phase.