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Factors that increase the risk of ataxia include:

 High doses and/or volumes of drugs

 Additive effect of epidural drugs when used in combination (e.g. alpha‐2 adrenergic agonist + local anesthetic)

 Additive effect with systemically administered drugs

 Epidural catheters placed too rostral within the canal

 Pregnancy

 Obesity

 Deteriorated clinical condition of the horse (weakness, exhaustion)

 Excessive speed of injection, irrespective of the drug used