The Shocking Cause of OCD in Foals (It’s NOT What You Think)

What if the way your foal moves is increasing their risk of OCD? Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is one of the most common developmental joint diseases in young horses—and many owners don’t realize it can begin long before training ever starts. In this video, we break down new research showing how irregular exercise patterns, rapid growth, and body weight may all contribute to OCD in foals. Learn what OCD is, how it develops, and what you can do to help prevent it—before it becomes a lifelong issue. If you care about horse welfare, soundness, and raising healthy foals, this is something you need to understand. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: What OCD (osteochondritis dissecans) is in horses Why some foals develop OCD and others don’t How irregular movement patterns impact joint development The surprising role of weight and growth Practical ways to reduce OCD risk in young horses ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – The Hidden Cause of OCD in Foals 00:32 – What Is OCD in Horses? 01:50 – How OCD Develops in Growing Foals 03:10 – What Causes OCD? (Key Risk Factors) 04:30 – The Study: Tracking Foal Movement 06:00 – Irregular Exercise Explained 08:00 – The Role of Weight & Growth 09:30 – Why This Matters in Modern Breeding 11:00 – How to Reduce OCD Risk 12:30 – Prevention vs Treatment 13:30 – Final Thoughts 📚 Source: Paulick Report – Irregular Exercise, Excessive Weight Increase Likelihood of OCD in Foals https://paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/irregular-exercise-excessive-weight-increase-likelihood-of-ocd-in-foals This video is for educational purposes and constitutes Fair Use under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act of 1976. Allowance is made for “Fair Use” for purposes of education, research, criticism, comment, and news reporting. This video is fully transformative and created in accordance with YouTube’s Content Reuse Policy under the Content Reuse Act. It includes original narration, commentary, educational context, visual edits, and added value through storytelling and analysis. No content is simply re-uploaded. #horse #horses #horsecare #horsenews #equestrian