The Stride Journal

Horse health, movement & performance.

Practical writing on the things riders actually search for at 6am — soundness, conditioning, hoof care and what the data can and can't tell you.

Health · 21 July 2026 · 7 min

How to tell if your horse is lame behind

Hind-limb lameness is harder to spot than front. Here's what to look for, why it hides so well, and when to stop looking and call the vet.