Re: RC: fetlock protection advice required!

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/21/99 9:52:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
kelli@mb.sympatico.ca writes:

<< In all the years I've been doing this sport, I've never ONCE had to use
 any kind of leg protection. Never say never right?
 
 My gelding has a dime-sized sore slightly inside on the rear of his
 front fetlock. I believe it happened when we encountered some bog with
 sticks in it.
 
 The problem is that every time I ride him he is knocking the scab off. I
 have a 50 to do on Saturday, and I would like some advice on what I can
 put on his fetlock that will protect the sore without aggravating the
 problem. BTW, I'm sure he's knocking it with the other front foot.
 
 Thanks,
 Kelli >>


Consider a "run down patch". These are available at tack stores that sell to 
racetrack clientele. It's a tough plastic stick-on. Don't know how long it 
will stick on a wet horse, though. Worth a try. Of course, it might be 
classified as a drug by the AERC.

ti


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