A quick reference on the common problems causing lameness in the horse presented in an easily accessible way. Highly illustrated throughout giving ready access to information for veterinary practitioners, helping them identify the most likely cause of lameness as quickly as possible. Guidelines for treatment are offered, including alternative therapies. The book provides an overview of causes of lameness, diagnostics and therapeutics including rehabilitation. Prevention and training is also discussed.

Willem Back (DVM, Cert. Pract. KNMvD (Equine Practice), PhD, Spec. KNMvD (Equine Surgery), Dipl. ECVS) graduated met genoegen as a DVM from Utrecht University in 1987. Currently, he is assistant professor at the Department of Equine Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University. As staff surgeon he has special interest in lameness and rehabilitation, fracture repair and hoof orthopaedics. He is Past President of the Netherlands Equine Veterinary Association and Founding President of the Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations. For ECVS he served as Chairman of the Large Animal Exam Committee and is currently its President of the Board.