Down on Fetlocks? New Born TB X baby...

ryu2832 · 06-06-2008, 07:40 PM

Berry was down on hers, and Tate (Ruby's new foal) was down on hers when she first stood.

They usually straighten up in a day or two.

Mare · 06-07-2008, 05:49 AM

I guess it would be because they have longer pasterns.

mtroika · 06-07-2008, 09:47 AM

Thanks guys! Make me and the owner feel alot better knowing it is SO normal

Thanks Mare

JetdecksComet · 06-07-2008, 11:01 PM

I had one that was premature and was *extreme* on all four. Had to hold him up to nurse for the first two days, then he started standing on his own, but was weak. I was told by two people to just put him down. Another guy told me it would self-correct. Glad I listened to the last guy. My little preemie is now a 4YO... very large fella with super-nice pasterns... no ill effects on angle/length, etc. :-)

Anxious1 · 06-08-2008, 07:29 AM

I was told the same thing about a foal I had 20 years ago (to put her down) and glad I didn't!

mslwpk · 06-08-2008, 08:10 AM

My boy did that also he was very long legged and my vet did a IV shot to help him. And he is fine today no problems what so ever.

mtroika · 06-08-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JetdecksComet

I had one that was premature and was *extreme* on all four. Had to hold him up to nurse for the first two days, then he started standing on his own, but was weak. I was told by two people to just put him down. Another guy told me it would self-correct. Glad I listened to the last guy. My little preemie is now a 4YO... very large fella with super-nice pasterns... no ill effects on angle/length, etc. :-)

I am glad you didnt put him down!! This little guy isnt extreme, I can already tell his legs are a little better and he can trot faster now

I am glad everything turned out with your little guy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anxious1

I was told the same thing about a foal I had 20 years ago (to put her down) and glad I didn't!

Yes good you didnt! I cant belive how common this, I just keep hearing more and more!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mslwpk

My boy did that also he was very long legged and my vet did a IV shot to help him. And he is fine today no problems what so ever.

This guy is VERY long legged, his much is a big mare! He is already looking better

Thanks

06-06-2008, 07:40 PM	#11
ryu2832 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 2,866 Images: 43	Berry was down on hers, and Tate (Ruby's new foal) was down on hers when she first stood. They usually straighten up in a day or two. __________________ Gene Pool: Warning, no lifegaurd on duty. "Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't." author Erica Jong

06-07-2008, 05:49 AM	#12
Mare Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 1,847 Images: 10	I guess it would be because they have longer pasterns. __________________ Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt!

06-07-2008, 09:47 AM	#13
mtroika Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kamloops, BC!! Love it! :) Posts: 2,437 Images: 280	Thanks guys! Make me and the owner feel alot better knowing it is SO normal Thanks Mare __________________ MC Blue Star Stables www.mcbluestarstables.com

06-07-2008, 11:01 PM	#14
JetdecksComet Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 281 Images: 1	I had one that was premature and was extreme on all four. Had to hold him up to nurse for the first two days, then he started standing on his own, but was weak. I was told by two people to just put him down. Another guy told me it would self-correct. Glad I listened to the last guy. My little preemie is now a 4YO... very large fella with super-nice pasterns... no ill effects on angle/length, etc. :-) __________________ Director of the Wyatt Fan Club! Go, Wyatt, Go! Remember "The Lecture" and stay studly!

06-08-2008, 08:10 AM	#16
mslwpk Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,988 Images: 121	My boy did that also he was very long legged and my vet did a IV shot to help him. And he is fine today no problems what so ever. __________________ Live life as there is no tomorrow. Love your children as you have never been loved in your life.

06-08-2008, 07:29 AM	#15
Anxious1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Central MN Posts: 520 Images: 1	I was told the same thing about a foal I had 20 years ago (to put her down) and glad I didn't!

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