Prevalence of orthopedic pathologies of the distal part of limbs in horses at competitions on the race of remote control

Abstract

As it is known, on remote equestrian runs, horses undergo a thorough veterinary control and, upon removal from the competition, the veterinary commission for health reasons are sent to the veterinarian in charge of the competition for subsequent detailed examination and, if necessary, treatment. The attending veterinarian, as well as members of the veterinary commission, are approved in the official position for the competitions of the Federation of Equestrian Sport of Russia (FCCR) or the International Equestrian Federation (Fédération Équestre Internationale, FEI). The research was carried out at the international competitions in the Leningrad region (Russia) for horses that got to the official doctor of the competition because of lameness.