Hi and thanks for the message.

Truth is, if you understand human behavioral science, then you have at least a basic grasp of equine behavior science. I know that you could well answer the 'definition' questions I posed as they have fairly universal meaning and employment.

Hope you have a great holiday season, and don't be a stranger on the forums.

Rick

Hi Shannan,

I'm sorry you have having such a bad time with this problem.

I read on the forum where the surgeon advises against the surgery because it may weaken p3 and/or cause it to fracture. My question is, absent surgery, how is the vet going to get the situation resolved? I understand about giving the horse the supplements/Recovery etc, but what is the plan should they not work?

I also think that you should discuss with your farrier, having a hospital plate made and affixed to the bottom of the shoe. This will keep the foot clean, allow you to pack medication into the bottom of the foot without having to bandage, allow you to soak the foot(by removing the plate) if indicated, etc. There is probably more that I would do if this option were exercised, but at least you can have a conversation with your farrier about it.

Rick

It's that **** abscess. I can't get it to clear up....just like I was warned.

Thanks! :-)

sigh....I just ordered Recovery EQ HA today. Any experience in this?

http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...ng-236112.html

Thanks soooo much!
Shannan

You left messages on some of my threads about my lame horse suggesting EPM. I just wanted to let you know that the most recent vet agrees with you and we are testing her for EPM. She actually has a lot of symtoms that match.