stringhalt
/ˈstrɪŋˌhɔlt/
noun
- A condition in horses that causes one or both hind legs to jerk upward suddenly and involuntarily when the horse walks or trots.
- The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with stringhalt after noticing its odd gait.
- Horses with mild stringhalt can still be ridden, but the condition may worsen over time.
- Stringhalt is often caused by nerve damage or certain toxic plants in the pasture.