HORSES KNEES - TRAINING
Question
I HAVE A THOROUGHBRED COLT FOALED 5/15/06. HE HAS BEEN BROKEN LIGHTLY IN DECEMBER AND TURNED OUT. WHEN SHOULD WE X-RAY HIS KNEES TO SEE IF THEY ARE CLOSED? IS 22+ MONTHS TOO EARLY?
WE WILL GIVE HIM A BRIEF REFRESHER BEFORE SENDING HIM TO THE
TRACK FOR FULL STRENGTH TRAINING.
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
Answer
Kurt,
Different horses mature at different rates. Definately x-ray the knees to ensure that they are closed before going on with him. If they aren't closed now, wait some time and x-ray again. Your vet will be able to give you some idea from the first set of X-rays how long to wait before taking the second set.
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