Ask the Vet Video on Sidebone in Horses

Name: Ask the Vet - Sidebone in horses
Uploaded: 02/22/2020 01:15:00

Updated June 5, 2025

In this excerpt from an episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer a viewer question about sidebone in horses. Sidebone is a hardening of the cartilages on either side of the coffin bone in a horse's hoof, and is a potential area of concern for owners. Dr. Gray consults Dr. Andy Kaneps for his perspective on how sidebone affects pre-purchase exam results, what it is, and areas of research from the UK that suggest it might be an indicator of other conditions.

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