spavin (Meaning)
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spavin (n)
a swelling of the hock joint of a horse; resulting in lameness
Synonyms & Antonyms of spavin
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spavin Sentence Examples
- The horse developed a severe spavin, rendering it unable to race.
- The spavin on the mare's hock caused her noticeable lameness.
- The veterinarian said the spavin was a bony growth within the hock joint.
- The rider had to retire the horse due to the chronic spavin that made it painful to ride.
- Spavins are typically seen in older horses, especially those used for strenuous work.
- The horse's spavin flared up after a long trail ride.
- The farrier trimmed the horse's hooves to help alleviate the stress on the spavin.
- The trainer recommended using hock wraps to support the horse's spavin.
- The vet prescribed anti-inflammatory medication to reduce the pain and swelling caused by the spavin.
- The horse's spavin responded well to treatment, allowing it to return to light riding.
FAQs About the word spavin
a swelling of the hock joint of a horse; resulting in lameness
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The horse developed a severe spavin, rendering it unable to race.
The spavin on the mare's hock caused her noticeable lameness.
The veterinarian said the spavin was a bony growth within the hock joint.
The rider had to retire the horse due to the chronic spavin that made it painful to ride.
