Curb is a thickening or bowing of the plantar tarsal ligament (long plantar ligament) on the distal plantar aspect of the hock. It typically results from strain or sprain of this ligament, often from conformation faults (sickle hocks, cow hocks), sudden exertion, or hyperflexion of the tarsus. Young horses in early training are most commonly affected.
Swelling or convex bowing visible on the plantar aspect of the hock approximately 10 cm below the point of the hock. Acute cases may show heat, pain on palpation, and mild to moderate hindlimb lameness. Chronic curb often becomes a cosmetic blemish without lameness once inflammation resolves.; Consult veterinarian for specific symptoms.; Visible swelling below the point of the hock on the plantar surface; lameness may be mild or absent; cosmetic blemish in show horses; worse on hard ground initially.
Curb is a thickening or bowing of the plantar tarsal ligament (long plantar ligament) on the distal plantar aspect of the hock. It typically results from strain or sprain of this ligament, often from conformation faults (sickle hocks, cow hocks), sudden exertion, or hyperflexion of the tarsus. Young horses in early training are most commonly affected.
Swelling or convex bowing visible on the plantar aspect of the hock approximately 10 cm below the point of the hock. Acute cases may show heat, pain on palpation, and mild to moderate hindlimb lameness. Chronic curb often becomes a cosmetic blemish without lameness once inflammation resolves.; Consult veterinarian for specific symptoms.; Visible swelling below the point of the hock on the plantar surface; lameness may be mild or absent; cosmetic blemish in show horses; worse on hard ground initially.