2019年11月14日 · There are two different types of windgalls, which are a soft swelling located to the rear of and slightly above the fetlock joint on a horse’s leg. This swelling is either an enlargement of the...

2023年9月5日 · You've likely seen windgalls in horses, those swollen areas around the fetlock joint. But do you understand what they're all about? Whether it's tendinous or articular, this condition can be a serious concern. You'll want to recognize the symptoms and know when it's time to call your vet, if at all. Let's explore diag

Horse owners sometimes become concerned when soft swellings appear above the fetlock joint in their horses, also known as windgalls. The swelling can be classified into two types: tendinous and articular, each with a unique set of issues which require different treatment plans.

Windgalls, also known as wind puffs, are soft synovial swellings that develop slightly above and behind the fetlock joint, due to an over-secretion of joint fluid, caused by irritation to the joint surfaces or joint capsule.

2024年10月28日 · Wind Puffs In Horses, also known as windgalls, are soft, fluid-filled swellings that typically appear around the fetlock joint. While generally harmless, they can be an indication of underlying issues and warrant attention from a concerned horse owner.

2024年9月3日 · Windpuffs or windgalls are common laymen’s terms for a condition that is characterized by fluid at the back of the horse’s fetlock joint. This fluid is in the digital sheath …

2024年8月3日 · Leg boots can be used to protect the tendon sheath area during exercise or turnout and when travelling in a horsebox, which may help to lower the risk. Your Horse editor Aimi Clark’s first horse, a Warmblood called Marcus, used to get windgalls.

2023年1月14日 · Windgalls, or windpuffs, are a soft tissue condition that happens in the lower portion of the deep digital flexor tendon sheath. It’s considered a cosmetic condition as it doesn’t impair or otherwise affect the performance of a horse’s movement.

Windpuffs are considered to be a type of blemish found in the lower legs of aged athletic horses. They are a form of chronic joint distention and appear as soft, fluid-filled swellings near the back of the fetlock that have been present for over a month.

2014年9月1日 · Wind galls, also known as wind puffs, are soft synovial swellings that develop slightly above and behind the fetlock joint, due to an over-secretion of joint fluid, caused by irritation to the joint surfaces or joint capsule. Wind galls may also occur in …