[RC] Bump on Pastern, buy the horse or not? - Karla Watson
You guys are the super educated bunch of
the equine world! Her is one for you......I am considering buying a very nice horse that has a bump on
her pastern on her RF leg. The bump is about 1" in width and 3/4" in
depth between her joint and fetlock on the outside leg. Its very hard and
doesn't interfere with her movement. Vet thought it looked like ringbone (she is
only 9 and lightly started this year--she was a broodmare prior) but upon x-rays
showed it was not ringbone or arthritus. Based on x-rays, the 2 vets felt it was the result of an old
injury and that some calcium deposit had built up to protect it. It isn't
in the pastern joint at all, no sign of arthritus, and the joint looks good.
Flexion tests revealed she was fine and 2 weeks I rode her on
trails she was very sound. The vet felt this bump shouldn't be a problem. This
mare is awesome otherwise. Nice conformation, gorgeous, well bred and a super
personality. Can you tell I like her? Would you buy this mare? Is this going to
be a problem? I expect to do mostly LDs with her. She is a Paso Fino and I plan
on breeding her in a few years after I have some fun with her. Any advice on
this one???
