Re: [RC] fractured splint bone - Karen Sullivan----- Original Message ----- From: <heidi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> I have to agree that the "wait and see" method is rarely successful with fractured splint bones. ......And yes, most horses heal uneventfully from removal of the distal broken fragments and have no impairment of future soundneess--IMO best to just get it done and over with. Heidi Exactly what happened to my friends gelding.....kick from pasture mate. I think the surgery was about $1200 and we was sound after ============================================================ REAL endurance is eating egg salad sandwiches for 3 days straight! ~ Heidi Sowards ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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