feet I would not ask a horse with ringbone (even a very mild case) to be
any more than a lite usage horse or pet. I am so sorry for you and yor mare.
Jennifer in Joyce WA USA
On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 7:02 AM, springhopejc <chambersjan@sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
>
> My wonderful little mare, age 11, was diagnosed with ringbone this past
> fall. I've had her less than 2 years and she was everything I wanted.
>
> Had a full workup done. We've injected her joints which only lasted 5
> weeks. Used bute, surpass, cosequin and corrective shoeing, which all helped
> minimally at best. The vet has not given her a very good prognosis for more
> than light work. She is only slighlty off, but I want to use her for
> dressage. So before I throw in the towel any other suggestions? Also this is
> my first Haflinger and I love her, but vet said Hafligners are prone to
> ringbone. Is this true? If I need to replace her I was thinking I would
> consider another Haflinger, but this is a concern.
>
>
>
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