Exam Areas and Surfaces

To facilitate gait analysis and lameness evaluation of the horse, several surfaces may be utilized.   We have intentionally installed various work surfaces at WCEC to aide evaluation and lameness detection.

Our flat, straight blacktop jog-out pad is generally used to detect problems within the horse’s feet and distal limbs. 

Our firm, circular surface often facilitates detection of soft tissue inflammation in the distal limbs. Called “The Circle of Truth", the stone dust round-pen is utilized.

The sand arena is available for either lunging or watching a horse with the weight and influence of a rider.  Horses that perform poorly in soft footing compared to firm often have discomfort in their trunk or upper body.  The sand arena is also used when performing pre-purchase evaluations.