ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] Sidebones

[endurance] Sidebones

Misxfire@aol.com
Thu, 15 Feb 1996 00:33:51 -0500

Do sidebones negatively affect an endurance horse's career?

My 9 going on-10 year old Arab developed sidebones last year, more on the
left fore than on the right. He pointed his left fore for several months
before the sidebones showed up. He completed 2 50s (top-tenned both) and one
slow 100 and showed no lameness, filling or pain. Had a vet check him and
nothing bad was found. He started pointing again a few days ago. He had
been laid off for 2 months and I started conditioning about 6 weeks ago. No
problems so far. I would much appreciate any input.

Thanx