my farrier husband has heard very good things from collegues about the PM
(Michael Puhl) shoeing system ( pads + special silicone putty) , and
is hoping to test this soon on a couple of horses with light navicular
syndrome doing 50's and up - the product is made in Germany ( www.pmhuftechnik.de) and they give as
their US distributor USA Valley Farrier Supply Co tel ( 503) 632-4366
Manufacturer claims test on 300 horses 90% showed immediate relief from
navicular symptoms with no more lameness ... to be verified! Looks like a great
product though.
with the right care & shoes there is no reason your horse shouldn't do
well in endurance! You'll need to get the best farrier you can find - it looks
like you've already got a good vet.
My 9 year old half-arab mare was just diagnosed with
navicular syndrome, and I was just wondering if anyone out there has dealt
with this before, and has any advice. I love this mare, and was planning on
moving up to 50s on her next month, and the vet seems optimistic that she can
still be sound and do endurance, but I just don't
know.
