spavin Synonyms
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spavin Meaning
Wordnet
spavin (n)
a swelling of the hock joint of a horse; resulting in lameness
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.
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a swelling of the hock joint of a horse; resulting in lameness
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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.
