Unsoundnesses & Blemishes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an unsoundness?
A
A condition which impairs the usefulness of the horse.
2
Q
What is a blemish?
A
A physical imperfection which does affect usefulness.
3
Q
Poll evil
A
Unsoundness- inflammation of the poll area
4
Q
Thrush
A
Blemish- fungal bacterial infection of the frog
5
Q
Bone spavin
A
Unsoundness- ossification of the hock
6
Q
What is lameness?
A
Alteration of the horse’s gait (bc of an injury?)
