Re: pre-purchase exams

["Maggie Mieske" <mmieske@netonecom.net>]

Another good resource you should consider is having your FARRIER do a pre
purchase exam as well.  Many think that farriers are only concerned about
the feet.  Not so.  Lameness and soundness problems are an inherent part of
a farrier's job and he may notice something or have advice to offer that a
vet might not.  Good idea to get a vet that is willing to work with your
farrier as a fellow professional.  We treasure those vets who value the
farrier's opinions in addition to their own!  Re: flexion tests...Nelson
says that they are valuable assessments and the point to consider is how
far and long does that "offness" persist?  It's not uncommon for a sound
horse to have a hitch in his gitalong for the first few steps after a
flexion test but it should smooth out immediately and not be noticeable.


Maggie Mieske
Mieske's Silver Lining
10601 S. Richards Rd.
McBain, Michigan 49657
http://www.netonecom.net/~mmieske
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