| Title: | Equine Notes Conference |
| Notice: | Topics List=4, Horses 4Sale/Wanted=150, Equip 4Sale/Wanted=151 |
| Moderator: | MTADMS::COBURN IO |
| Created: | Tue Feb 11 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Thu Jun 05 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 2080 |
| Total number of notes: | 22383 |
My TB gelding 'string halts'. I know how to identify it, but is
it a physical or nervous disorder? Can it be corrected or are
there any exercises to minimize it? Some background: He's 12
was raced until age 6 and has been an event horse ever since. He
is currently Grade 3 and has not had any major injuries. He getting
marked down in dressage because this influences his gaits. With
raised scores he could be more competitive. Any input would be
greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
BJ
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| 880.1 | string halts | DEMING::ARSENAULT | Thu Mar 23 1989 20:00 | 10 | |
I had a friend who's horse had string halt. She had him operated on.
From what i remember they did two incisions. one some where around
the gaskin and another down lower on the leg. Then they cut the
ligament(or what ever it was) at both ends and just removed it.
I heard it can grow back, but i'm not sure if its true. The horse
was much better afterwords and it wasn't a big operation. They
did it at her barn. She had it done because it had become bad
enough that when they rode down hills he was having trouble
suporting himself because of it.
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| 880.2 | Try again?!? | POBOX::KALLEVIGB | Onward through the Fog... | Sun May 28 1989 23:45 | 8 |
I figured that since that since the weather is getting warmer and
show seaseason is upon us, that I'd ask ya'll to revisit my original
question. I've noticed an increase in activity with this conference
so I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this.
Thanks again,
BJ
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| 880.3 | CSC32::M_HOEPNER | Sometimes the dragon wins... | Mon May 29 1989 13:41 | 4 | |
I would talk to your vet about it. Some suggest stifle surgery. Some
suggest corrective exercise (or combination of both). Depends on the
severity of the disorder.
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