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    Essential Facts About Blemishes

    Oct 01, 2019 5 minutes
    BY SUSHIL DULAI WENHOLZ

    It happens at some point to all of us. You’re grooming your horse and suddenly notice an odd lump, bump, swelling or unevenness on his leg. Your first thought might be, Was that there yesterday? But your next thought is most likely, Should I worry?

    The answer, of course, is it depends. The good news is, if it’s a blemish, you can relax. To help you assess the situation and determine whether a blemish is all you’re dealing with, we gathered expert insights from Mark Holman, DVM, owner of Boston Equine Associates in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, an equine practice focused on evaluating soundness and improving sporthorse performance. Julie Winkel, a nationally renowned judge, trainer, rider and clinician, and CEO of Maplewood Stables in Pleasant Valley, Nevada, also shares her input on how blemishes could impact a horse’s competitive success and value.

    Blemish Versus Unsoundness

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