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My horse was the first one pulled at the PAC - for lameness.  It was
consistent but still difficult for anyone to decide what was the cause.  In
fact, I have ridden this horse since she was 3 and know her every move and I
did not detect this while riding. I was taking her back to the trailer  and
was told she HAD to go to the treatment trailer.  She was not treated but
she was given a wonderful, thorough exam by Dr. Anne - and it was determined
she had pulled a curb - diagnosis - minor.

This was a good pull by some very observant vets and there is no way she
would have made it through another 25 miles.  I was not upset; (in fact they
probably saved us from putting another 5-10 miles on her unnecessarily) and
actually think it is a wonderful idea to have all pulled horses seen by the
treatment vet.  Many of these horses  have long trailer rides home - ours
was 3 1/2 days.

The point here - just because a large number of horses went to the treatment
trailer (or barn) much of it was precautionary.

I was, as always, impressed with the high standard of vetting at the Pan Am.

Margie Burton
Central


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