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[RC] Horse with Dropped Fetlocks (Not Endurance) - Tina RushingMy neighbor's QH cross (TB?) is used only for rare and very short pleasure rides. She has not been ridden in months. She is allegedly 12 years old. Her overall conformation is rather odd but most notable to my eye are her very long pasterns and very round hooves. I'm no expert but I would not have anticipated what happened recently; her rear fetlocks have "dropped" alarmingly and she is in discomfort, especially on one hind, on which she attempts to bear her weight on the toe only. She is unshod and lives in a large dry paddock (est. 50' x 125') which is almost entirely steep slope (decomposed granite). Appears healthy otherwise. Two farriers looked at the horse and were baffled. Vet was summoned. He is also baffled, suggests daily hand-walking to strengthen... something... I wasn't there when he saw the horse so I'm getting this second hand. Anyone have experience or insight that you would share? Please reply privately so not to bore the list. Thanks. Tina Rushing tina@xxxxxxxxxxxxx tinaatcoastside.net =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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