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The primary objective of this book is to provide a structured and systematic approach to visually interpreting physical gestures made by the lame horse. These gestures come in a variety of visual forms, each of which retains a unique appearance. Fortunately for us, horses are quite expressive in their movement and tend to adhere to explicit patterns of gait that can be readily distinguished from one another. Horses of different breeds that do different things in different parts of the world, for instance, will usually display a specific form of lameness in the same way. The following chapters provide you with the tools necessary to identify common visual markers displayed by lame horses. We will also discuss when and where to look for these markers so as to glean the maximum amount of clinical information possible from your assessment. Acquiring basic knowledge of the common forms of lameness (ssss1), pertinent equine anatomy (ssss1), and common visual markers (ssss1) will help as you navigate the examination process (detailed in ssss1).