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  Discussion on Luxation of the Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon
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Amylacy

Posted on Tuesday, Apr 12, 2005 - 10:53 am:

I just read the article above and that pretty much sums up my experience with this on my 2yo colt. This was a pasture injury, no idea how it occurred, just found the colt on three legs.

This happened last August, he walks and canters pretty well, but is extremely visibly lame at the trot. Does not seem to be in a lot of pain, unless he really overuses himself. He was on stall/small paddock rest until March. I recently put him out with a couple of other pasture horses on my vet's OK.

Would like to know of any possible re-habbing that might be done, I think surgery is out of the question, my vets also believe it is not worth doing on him. Maybe if he were a Grand Prix competitor it would be worth taking a chance, but not an unbroke 2yo.

Is there any chance that he will continue to improve, what can I do to help him, and do you think he may some day be rideable.

Thanks,

Amy
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Tuesday, Apr 12, 2005 - 6:18 pm:

I hate to be the harbinger of bad news but it is unlikely he will ever be much better than comfortable in the pasture Amy and maybe walked around a little bit. Considering this prognosis what are your plans?
DrO
Member:
Amylacy

Posted on Wednesday, Apr 13, 2005 - 1:13 pm:

He'll be my pet. I originally got this animal as an 8 month old colt, from a well-respected PMU farm in Saskatchewan that has produced many champion horses. They are one of the rare ones that are breeders first, PMU producers second. I am a clicker trainer, and wanted to get a colt to start using clicker training only. He is the most amazing guy. He had all of his original colt training using non-punitive methods only, and has proven the efficacy of this work. He is one of the most well-mannered and lovely colts you can imagine.

I was completely heartbroken when this happened, particularly since it came on the heels of another pasture accident in which one of my Thorougbreds broke his accessory carpal bone and ruptured the deep digital flexor tendon in that knee. I went for 10 years with no accidents whatsoever, then this! Both totally freak accidents. I guess when you have nine horses, it is bound to be a more likely scenario.

At any rate, young Ben will have a home for life, as long as he is comfortable and happy with his pasture playmates. :-) If you want to see some pics of Ben in happier days, you can visit him at https://www.amylacy.com/goldsboro.htm . As you can see, he was quite a talented mover and beautiful youngster.

By the way, I also purchased his full brother, which I received at 4 months of age. Also a quite wonderful animal. He will be 2yo in June. https://www.amylacy.com/sedona3.htm
Amy
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Thursday, Apr 14, 2005 - 7:08 am:

Not a bad life at all!
DrO
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