Educational Overview
Equine Lameness & Shin Bone (Cannon Bone)
What is lameness?
Equine lameness refers to pain or dysfunction affecting a horse’s movement. One common area involved, especially in young or working horses, is the shin bone (cannon bone), which plays a critical role in weight-bearing and shock absorption.
Common causes
• Repetitive concussion from training or hard ground
• Rapid increase in workload or intensity
• Incomplete bone adaptation in young horses
• Micro-fractures or stress reactions (“shin soreness”)
• Poor hoof balance or inappropriate shoeing
• Nutritional deficiencies affecting bone strength
Signs to watch for
• Shortened stride or uneven gait
• Sensitivity or heat along the shin bone
• Swelling or thickening of the cannon bone
• Reluctance to train, turn, or increase speed
• Stiffness, especially at the start of work
Why early support matters
Shin bone stress left unmanaged can progress to stress fractures or chronic lameness, potentially ending a horse’s athletic career. Early intervention allows bone to remodel and strengthen safely.
Supportive care strategies
• Reduce workload and allow controlled rest
• Gradual conditioning to support bone adaptation
• Proper hoof balance and farriery support
• Cold therapy after exercise to reduce inflammation
• Nutritional support for bone and connective tissue health
• Ongoing monitoring for heat, swelling, or gait changes
SET OF
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Natural Pet Botanicals products are not intended to replace veterinary care or prescribed treatments. Always consult your veterinarian for diagnosis and medical advice.
Formulated with plant and mineral-based ingredients, traditionally referenced for their role in supporting overall balance and general wellbeing.
These formulations are designed to assist the body’s natural processes and support resilience during times of environmental or physiological stress.
Equine Lamo 145 formula
Contains:
Oak (Rhus Tox 200C)
St John’s Wort (Hypericum 1M)
Ash Mineral (Hecla Lava 6X)
Bone-set Healing Herb (Symphytum 200C)
Potassium Hydrate (Causticum 30C)
Copper Mineral (Cuprum Met 1M)
Bane-berry (Actea Spicata)
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum 200C, 1M)
BONE STRENGTH -
Calc Phos (Calcarea Phosphorica 30C)
in 20% USP alc. in purified water.
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