Should I worry about prominent veins on my horse's legs and face?

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prominent veins in horses hind legs, face, and some on stomach. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Female | 1200 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

These prominent veins could be completely normal on Pearl. Some horses naturally have more prominent superficial veins, especially in areas where there isn't a lot of fat such as the lower legs and the face. This may not be something you need to be concerned about, but without seeing her in person, I can't say for certain. As long as she is otherwise eating and drinking normally, going to the bathroom normally, and behaving normally, I wouldn't be too worried. Instead, the next time you have the equine vet out, just have them check her over to make sure it's normal. I hope this helps!

Should I worry about prominent veins on my horse's legs and face?

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