Re: RC: ankle chips ?

[Laney Humphrey <laneyh@mbay.net>]

I have a friend whose horse has a sesamoid bone chip that migrated downware into
an inoperable place so the horse is permanently lame.  The chip came from the
racetrack.  As Tom says, "don't purchase someone else's misfortune!"
Laney

Tivers@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 2/23/00 9:43:26 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> j.mills@gateway.net writes:
>
> << 'm wondering what your comments are on a horse with chips in both front
>  ankles that the vet said "should not interfer with performance."  this horse
>  would not be used for more than dressage and maybe some limited distance,
>  but definitely trails.  he is a thoroughbred and the chips are from the
>  track.  thanks, jm >>
>
> The fact that the chips are still there suggests that they are not resorbing.
> Tody they may not interfere with performance, but lay on a couple thousands
> miles and you may encounter big trouble. The cost of the horse is really
> immaterial--the cost of your blood sweat and tears is the real expense. Don't
> purchase someone else's misfortune.
>
> ti
>
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