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Re: [RC] Off horses and LD - matt medeirosThe structure given to a horse to support the rest of its body, is based on a 'suspension system" so to speak. Taking one of these mechanical safe guards out of the equation at this time may not cause pain, however , disaster is bound to happpen as far as pain and soundness.The fetlock is a major component in flex and weight compensation. I believe it would be foolish to ask this animal to do 25 miles carrying extra weight. i am not a vet but an animal lover and I would strongly suggest to your friend not to go forward with this horse. I seriously do not think the vet would agree that this horse should do an LD'
Matt
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From: sherman <sherman@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 4:24:18 PM Subject: [RC] Off horses and LD How about calling or emailing the head vets at the rides your friend is interested in. Or have the ride manager pose the question to the head vet?
Kathy
I'm asking this for a friend who owns a mare who has a fused fetlock. The mare travels "off" because there's no flexibility in the joint. Her vet says there's no pain involved. Would most ride vets let this mare do an LD? I told her I was skeptical so decided to ask the RideCamp Experts. <g> DiannaDream Catcher Arabianshttp://www.dreamcatcherarabians.homestead.com
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