Re: RC: Diagnosis: Navicular

[Loribelle1@aol.com]

Hi Lauren - 

I know this is a tough & expensive blow, but I think you will be wise to sell 
& move on.  My experience was similar only I tried for about a year & a half 
to salvage some participation in some form of distance riding.  I was able to 
ride drag for CTRs, but keeping the corrective shoes on was a problem & 
finally I realized the best thing I could do was sell him to someone who 
would maintain the treatment & shoeing & use him for something other than 
trail events.

He went to a dressage owner, lives in an air conditioned barn, competes 
successfully (last I heard) & is happy as a clam.

Sometimes I drift into the "what if's" because he was an awesome athlete - 
but he could not be awesome in the sport I love so I am content to know he is 
awesome to someone else.

Good luck,
Lori, Sky & Packy
AZ


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