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Ringbone And Sidebone In Horses

When soft tissues in the horse's pastern or heel are subjected to repeated strain or trauma, the horse's body may respond to the chronic inflammation by depositing calcium. If the strain or concussion continues, the result may be ringbone, calcification affecting the collateral and suspensory ligaments along the front of the pastern, or sidebone, calcification of the lateral cartilage at the sides and rear corners of the horse's heel.
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Veterinarians' Roundtable

I believe there are several effects on the tissues and vasculature within the foot when the horse’s foot is primarily suspended by the perimeter hoof wall, thus suspending the sole, frog and bars from the ground. To understand these effects, it is important to review how the foot functions.
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