Sentences with phrase «showed osteochondritis»

For instance, when an x-ray showed osteochondritis, or a split in the cartilage, in the hock — on a horse's hind leg, analogous to our ankle — buyers would lose interest, and good horses lost value.

Not exact matches

But osteochondritis is common in young animals, and often has no impact on a horse's training and performance, as later evidence showed.