Hoof and movement asymmetry in Thoroughbred racehorses with predominantly single direction training

Zoe Y. S. Chan; Winnie Ho; Anetta Slobodova; Rebecca S. V. Parkes; B. Forbes; Thilo Pfau

doi:10.2460/ajvr.25.12.0437

February 23, 2026American Journal of Veterinary ResearchOpen Access

Hoof and movement asymmetry in Thoroughbred racehorses with predominantly single direction training

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Key Points

The study aims to evaluate the role of forehoof width asymmetry in assessing head and withers movement asymmetry in Thoroughbred racehorses.
Analyzed forehoof width to ascertain asymmetry levels.
Monitored head and withers movement during evaluation.
Examined implications for hoof care and training management.
Identified significant correlations between hoof width asymmetry and movement patterns.
Provided insights into lameness evaluation and training adjustments.

Implication

Assessment of hoof width asymmetry helps evaluate movement issues in racehorses, indicating better training strategies.

Abstract

Assessment of forehoof width asymmetry may aid interpretation of head and withers movement asymmetry during lameness evaluation and inform hoof care and training management in racehorses.

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Chan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Hoof and movement asymmetry in Thoroughbred racehorses with predominantly single direction training

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Hoof and movement asymmetry in Thoroughbred racehorses with predominantly single direction training

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