Posted by charlotte on September 07, 2003 at 10:59:08:
My 5yo TB bruised a sole around 2 months ago so he had time off to let it heal. When brought back into work (walking in a sand school initially) he seemed sound (he has always been sound in walk) but when i started trot work he was obviously still lame. He is shod by a good farrier. I called the vet who was concerned about his back-so then got a back specialist out, who then said it was his front feet (she is very knowledgeable, i hold her in high regard). His coronet band is slightly raised, she said a possibility of a damaged coffin bone? I am unsure of what to do next, as i have limited funds. He was due to be sold before he went lame, i dont really want to spend lots if he is unlikely to ever come right (before all this he did polocrosse successfully as well as eventing) he has the kindest temperament. His pelvis has also 'slumped' on one side-requiring special shoes. I am undecided whether to go all out for treatment or to have him put down?