Well, even though I didn't get a
consensus about the dangers of sidebone, I discovered a lot of people who were
willing to share their stories, suggestions, and information, and I want to
thank all of you! Some people told me that if I was buying a horse for
endurance, I should not buy her, but you know what, I did it anyway!
I also had a lot of people who told me
wonderful stories about horses that had sidebone and were sound through all
kinds of activities including endurance. I got to thinking about how uncertain
life is in general, and it occured to me that I could buy "the perfect horse"
and he could trip, fall, and break a leg the day after I bought him. Life is a
gamble anyway, and I would rather spend it with a horse that I love than a
"perfect" horse that I don't get along with. Wish me luck!
