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| I have been dealing with some soundness issues the last 3 years with one of my horses. At my last vet appointment the dr said she is a candidate for de-nerving. We did not get any farther into this discussion (I have full intentions of doing so) but I would just like to hear what everyones experiences are with this procedure. Good/bad. Pros/cons. |
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| Worked great on a rope horse I used to own who had navicular. Had it done when he was six. I sold him when he was 14, and never had a single issue with it. I would do it again in a heartbeat, if regular treatments were not an option. |
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| I'm looking into this option too. Does anyone know about cost? |
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| I have not inquired about cost yet but that is also a concern of mine. Still waiting to hear from my vet after I sent him some more lameness vidoes. |
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| Also whiteboy, did this procedure affect the selling price of your horse? |
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Location: SE Louisiana | If you just want to ease the pain... sure.... I would not try to compete in a running event on a horse that can't feel it's feet.. |
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Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | komet. - 2014-07-23 2:29 PM
If you just want to ease the pain... sure.... I would not try to compete in a running event on a horse that can't feel it's feet..
This is what my vet told me. We could nerve him but he didn't recommend working him if we did it as he could further his injuries. We opted out of it and are able to keep him sound with special shoeing. |
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| ChicksInferno - 2014-07-23 1:12 PM Also whiteboy, did this procedure affect the selling price of your horse?
It cost me about $1500 for the procedure in 2001. It didn't make any difference on that horse, but he was a finished head horse. |
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| komet. - 2014-07-23 1:29 PM If you just want to ease the pain... sure.... I would not try to compete in a running event on a horse that can't feel it's feet..
It is only select portions of his feet. |
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| Cost me 1200$ 2014... I'm happy with it. I was very nervous/worried but once they heal it is SO much better having a comfortable horse. |
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| My vet says that roping and running barrels is fine after being nerves, just not jumping and something else I don't do. Lol how long does the recovery take? |
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| FLITASTIC - 2014-07-23 3:28 PM My vet says that roping and running barrels is fine after being nerves, just not jumping and something else I don't do. Lol how long does the recovery take?
It was long enough ago that I dont remember the recovery time, except that it felt like forever. |
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| Have you looked into getting a hair analysis ? It will show what is going
on and what the horse needs to be sound. |
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Location: Missouri | readytorodeo - 2014-07-23 8:30 PM
Have you looked into getting a hair analysis ? It will show what is going
on and what the horse needs to be sound.
I'm sorry but huh wut?! Hair analysis to diagnose lameness? Or do you mean an underlying condition such as a deficiency? I ask because genuinely curious. We have in the past used a very well reputed lameness vet, lameness locater, xrays, etc. but I've never heard of this. Lots I've not heard of though, which is why I ask the theory and application behind it. |
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Location: North Texas | readytorodeo - 2014-07-23 8:30 PM Have you looked into getting a hair analysis ? It will show what is going
on and what the horse needs to be sound.
Huh? |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | readytorodeo - 2014-07-23 8:30 PM Have you looked into getting a hair analysis ? It will show what is going
on and what the horse needs to be sound.
I think that sounds like melarky. I'm not sure how to spell that. How in the world would a hair analysis help in this case? |
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Location: North Texas | CYA Ranch - 2014-07-23 10:06 PM readytorodeo - 2014-07-23 8:30 PM Have you looked into getting a hair analysis ? It will show what is going
on and what the horse needs to be sound. I think that sounds like melarky. I'm not sure how to spell that. How in the world would a hair analysis help in this case?
Your 'thinking' makes sense to me as well!
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Location: Missouri | foundation horse - 2014-07-23 10:14 PM
CYA Ranch - 2014-07-23 10:06 PM readytorodeo - 2014-07-23 8:30 PM Have you looked into getting a hair analysis ? It will show what is going
on and what the horse needs to be sound. I think that sounds like melarky. I'm not sure how to spell that. How in the world would a hair analysis help in this case?
Your 'thinking' makes sense to me as well!
Me three. I would spend my money on xrays and lameness locater with a vet who specializes in lameness! |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | ChicksInferno - 2014-07-23 11:22 AM I have been dealing with some soundness issues the last 3 years with one of my horses. At my last vet appointment the dr said she is a candidate for de-nerving. We did not get any farther into this discussion (I have full intentions of doing so) but I would just like to hear what everyones experiences are with this procedure. Good/bad. Pros/cons.
I have a mare that my vet suggested a last resort of de-nerving. I chose to retire her and get a couple babies out of her. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Hair analysis is worthless. Nothing more than a scheme designed to suck money out of gullible people. |
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