Meaning & History. Derived from the Slavic elements miru peace, world and slava glory. This was the name of a 10th-century king of Croatia, who presided over a civil war.eaning & History. Derived from the Slavic elements miru peace, world and slava glory. This was the name of a 10th-century king of Croatia, who presided over a civil war.
The stifle joint includes the kneecap and its ligaments and is the most complex joint in the horse. The stifle is similar to the human knee and is found on the hind limbs of the horse. A thin capsule surrounds the entire stifle joint that has a specialized fluid to help with shock absorption and lubrication.
Canker. Sasha, a 23-year-old quarter horse mare was seen by Dr. Melissa for thrush that had not responded to various treatments advised by other professionals.When Melissa arrived at the barn, Sasha was very lame on her right front foot. Examination of the foot revealed a very abnormal looking frog (see photo left).anker tends to occur more frequently in draft horse breeds and tends to be more of a problem in warm wet climates. The exact causes are unknown but the disease can be very problematic if it is not dealt with quickly and thoroughly.