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    Re: [RC] Conformation Flaws & Soundness - Debbyly

    In a message dated 12/10/02 8:35:55 AM, 4horn@xxxxxxx writes:

<< I have a horse with bench knees. The first year of riding he 'popped' both 
splints right beneath the knees and may even had a high suspensory issue. 
After healing and time off, he built up more bone underneath the inside knees 
which strengthened the area.  >>

I have had a similar experience with one of my horses.  He started out with 
bench knees and popped huge splints his first year.  He has built up so much 
bone on the inside that you can't really tell that he ever had bench knees.  
Bone is capable of remodeling under stress.

Debby Lyon

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