Posted by Diana on March 30, 2003 at 05:45:01:
I am confused now... I was reading about the various trims and many misdiagnoses... but please correct me if i am wrong. I diagnoses of Navicular Disease through Xrays is a definite navicular disease and rules out heel pain and the rest? Shall i question my vet re: balance etc, if I have a definite xray showing me the navicular problems? Based on my farrier our next step is shoes. Do I request to start with something very specific including a trim or do i allow them to begin the experimental process? Should I step back from all my reading or should I interfere with my farrier and vet... My goal is to be sure I do best by my horse. I have had him for 1 year only. He is also very large and only 8 and needs to work.... unfortunately loves to jump, but I don't know if he can do it. If I don't jump him he jumps the paddock fences...(5 foot!!) just goes in and out jumping! Full of energy... and thats without bute! help.. Thanks in advance! Diana