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For these reasons, it is important that we do everything at our disposal to simplify the process: observing the horse on a regular basis (from one day to the next), asking the horse to move in concentrically smaller circles and appraising the effect of a rider’s weight are all common techniques intended to clarify our visual assessment of head, neck, and back motion.
The Head and Neck
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Notwithstanding, the horse’s head also embodies the aspect of anatomy most often utilized to emit emotion, such as anxiety or resistance. Abnormal movement related to these forms of expression can be very difficult to interpret, and should, therefore, be considered in conjunction with how the rest of the horse’s body is moving.
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Most forms of lameness are apparent from one day to the next. Consistent lameness usually commands our attention until we accurately identify its cause. Inconsistent or intermittent lameness, on the other hand, is less captivating because we’re not always convinced that there’s actually a performance problem with the horse.