What Navicular in Horses?

Navicular disease in horses is also known as Navicular syndrome. The result is the inflammation or degeneration of the navicular bone and its surrounding tissues, typically in the front feet of the horse. This disease can lead to significant or disabling lameness of a horse.

Can a horse with navicular be ridden?

So, yes, it is possible to ride a horse with Navicular disease. ... There are ways to help your Navicular horse relieve their pain and to keep them comfortable. Doing these things may mean that your horse feels well enough to be ridden and do work.

What are the symptoms of navicular in horses?

Horses with navicular usually have a history of subtle onset of lameness. The horse may just look stiff early on in the course of disease and stumble frequently. The lameness may seem inconsistent and switch from one (front) leg to another. Putting the horse on a circle or a hard surface can make it worse.