Cartilage in the joints, better known as articular cartilage, can suffer wear and tear over the years, especially in competition animals. Cartilage also can be destroyed due to injury or disease. Whatever the cause, when cartilage disappears, it means bone is rubbing against bone, and that means pain, osteoarthritis, and usually the end of a horse's athletic career.
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