Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Sidebone in young horse

A 17 year old having sidebone is not unexpected. But I would wonder why 
a 3 yo has sidebone - especially if it has never been ridden. I know 
some people can manage sidebone, Roger does a good job of it. But I'd be 
a bit concerned with buying a 3 yo that has never been ridden and has 
sidebone.

Truman

Ridecamp Guest wrote:

> Mary Abbott mabbott@xxxxxxxxxxx
> I have looked at a 3 yr old Arabian horse to purchase that I really like a lot in terms of breeding, conformation, movement, size, and personality.  It has never been ridden but handled and raised well.  Here's my question.  I have been told that it has "a little bit of sidebone" in each of its front feet equally at the hoof end, and that a vet has said he should be fine for endurance because the sidebones are "stabilized."  I greatly appreciate the honesty of the seller, but they want me to make a decision ASAP.  Thus, I must ask, What do you all think?  Should I risk it?
>
> (Note:  I have a 17 year old with sidebone who is fine and does endurance, so I am very open to the possibility of this horse doing fine with correct shoeing, etc., as well!  But then, what if it gets worse?  Sigh....  Do you think it will???)
>
> I searched the pre-crash archives.. There's not a lot there on this subject.
>
> THANKS in advance for all of your opinions!
>
>
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