Blaine's mom - 2014-08-06 8:31 AM Which vet looked at him?  I live in Cheyenne, is why I ask.  I've used Moak (love him!!), and I also use Joe Stricklin in Greeley for lameness.  I have a 6 yr old mare that sounds EXACTLY like your colt.  Have had hocks, stifles, front fetlock, and whorlbone injected so far.  Basically it all boiled down to a bad trim job that branched out and caused a multitude of other problems.  I finally have her sound and running good, even though she still does things that concern me and is constantly needing chiro adjustments.  I'll just have to accept that she's always going to be a high maintenance horse, whether I like it or not.

Herbie - 2014-08-02 10:10 AM  I don't know which vet you have an appt with but I would encourage you to make an appt with Dr. Moak. He has been a huge asset to my friends in that area and has also helped me by reading xrays on a filly who had been diagnosed with a fractured navicular bone and was willing to help me through a local friend and we got this filly back in training. He is a great vet and would be a huge asset to you! As i mentioned before, I went to 2 vets prior to getting the sore feet/tmj answer BC I was lazy and didn't travel to the best vet the first time. Sure wish I had! The first did a full lameness exam but never used hoof testers and rhe second performed full chiro and accupuncture, which is what i was there for. You need somebody that doesn't see just black and white, but is willing to consider the grey area and look outside the box. From what you're describing with this vet and his lack of willingness to consider chiropractic, acupuncture, or massage, I'm concerned that he may be a bit too analytical to really evaluate open minded. Please give Dr moak a call.