[RC] more odd, obscure questions. - Karen Sullivan
Am wondering the current thinking and science on
picking up a digital pulse in the pastern of a horse. I know a pounding
digital pulse is often a sign of laminitis......but what about a very slight
one? Does this vary from horse to horse.....? I did a
fairly long ride on hard ground yesterday on my mare....this morning picked
up a very, very slight digital pulse in both front pasterns......so then went to
check other two mares that had been walking around the front pasture.
Darned if I couldnt' pick up the about the same on them. Had also checked
two horses my friend owns this morning that were just standing eating...could
not feel anything. Can the vets and farriers comment? How many folks
check for digital pulse on any kind of regular basis when checking legs after a
hard ride??
Also.....for folks that are buying off the track
Arabs for endurance horses; I am wondering how much legging up they actually
have....are they just breezed (cantered) and galloped? Do they do any
trotting? What would be the time frame for getting one leggged up on hills
and rough terrain?
