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Navicular??  I had a horse that acted like this when navicular was starting.

Moral:  If you are comfortable with the test and know how to do it, get out 
the hoof testers.  I use a very large channel lock pliers.  If the horse 
reacts at the toes you got founder.  If the horse reacts across the frog you 
got navicular.   If he kicks you across the corral be happy you were wearing 
your helmet.  Do not tie a horse when you use hoof testers.  (Trust me on 
that.  A six pack of  Moose Drool around the campfire is the price for the 
whole story.)


My next advice is that if laminitis, call the vet and farrier.  If navicular 
call the vet and farrier.  If neither call the vet.  Insist on a good 
workup, at a vet clinic where x-rays, ultrasound etc. is available.  The 
possibilities the group and I have been considering all need long term 
management, and probably special shoeing and triming.

Ed


Disclaimer:  I am not a vet, and have never seen this horse.  All of my 
advice is free but comes with a double money back guarantee, do not be 
afraid to use it.


Ed & Wendy Hauser
2994 Mittower Road
Victor, MT 59875

(406) 381-5527

ranch(at)sisuwest(dot)us 



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