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Buying a horse that had a Popped Splint?

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SuperTrooper
Reg. Feb 2009
Posted 2014-03-18 8:07 PM
Subject: RE: Buying a horse that had a Popped Splint?



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MS2011 - 2014-03-18 9:00 PM

SuperTrooper - 2014-03-18 4:57 PM Not meaning to derail this thread, but should I still get xrays if she is sound and doesn't bat an eyelash during palpitation?
If I were you, and not confident enough in my ability to make a decision about something like a splint on my own..... please have a vet look at the horse.  Find one you trust and explain your future expectations of the horse.  Let them (after knowing what you want to do with the horse and watching the horse move) guide you.... don't depent on the internet.

I've bought lots of horses with no vet check, but I sure do NOT recommend that in all instances.  Unless you've got a good feel for what's going on, then pay a little bit and get a professional opinion.

Havent done it yet because it means trailering 10hours to a vet who has a clue. Closest one who does a simple pre purchase no xrays is 5 hours...oh and I dont have a trailer anymore. Also I haven't seen many popped splints but the ones i have seen were more towards the side of the leg. Hers is a bit forward

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cheryl makofka
Reg. Jan 2011
Posted 2014-03-18 10:30 PM
Subject: RE: Buying a horse that had a Popped Splint?


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It all depends on what you are doing with the horse, if you are just riding the horse, and not doing small circles, the horse may be fine.

If there is any swelling to the leg, then I would suggest absolutely no riding, as if it is more upfront such as cannon bone, it may be a cannon bone fracture.

You are the only one who can determine if your horse needs to see a vet. It all comes down to experience you have with injuries, and how comfortable you are with your assessment of injuries.

Myself, my vet is on speed dial, as in my area we have cougars circle through every 21 days so my horses are more prone to injuries then so done who doesn't have a cougar problem. My vet has also educated me on how to assess properly before contacting him to he can make an educated guess on whether I need to drive down or not.
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SuperTrooper
Reg. Feb 2009
Posted 2014-03-19 8:13 AM
Subject: RE: Buying a horse that had a Popped Splint?



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cheryl makofka - 2014-03-18 11:30 PM




Myself, my vet is on speed dial, as in my area we have cougars circle through every 21 days so my horses are more prone to injuries then so done who doesn't have a cougar problem. My vet has also educated me on how to assess properly before contacting him to he can make an educated guess on whether I need to drive down or not.

That's pretty scary! Luckily, I don't have cougars here.
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trotncowpony
Reg. Aug 2008
Posted 2014-03-20 10:47 AM
Subject: RE: Buying a horse that had a Popped Splint?



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Location: At the barn		Look closely at the knees. Splints are usually an indication of a horse that doesn't come out centered from the knee. That is what I would closely examine. You dont want knee issues down the road.
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