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Conference noted::equitation

Title:	Equine Notes Conference
Notice:	Topics List=4, Horses 4Sale/Wanted=150, Equip 4Sale/Wanted=151
Moderator:	MTADMS::COBURNIO

Created:	Tue Feb 11 1986
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2080
Total number of notes:	22383

880.0. "String halts" by POBOX::KALLEVIGB () Thu Mar 23 1989 17:40

    My TB gelding 'string halts'. I know how to identify it, but is
    it a physical or nervous disorder?  Can it be corrected or are 
    there any exercises to minimize it? Some background: He's 12
    was raced until age 6 and has been an event horse ever since. He
    is currently Grade 3 and has not had any major injuries.  He getting
    marked down in dressage because this influences his gaits. With
    raised scores he could be more competitive. Any input would be
    greatly appreciated.
    
    Thanks,
    
    BJ

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
880.1	string halts	DEMING::ARSENAULT		`Thu Mar 23 1989 23:00`	10
	I had a friend who's horse had string halt. She had him operated on. From what i remember they did two incisions. one some where around the gaskin and another down lower on the leg. Then they cut the ligament(or what ever it was) at both ends and just removed it. I heard it can grow back, but i'm not sure if its true. The horse was much better afterwords and it wasn't a big operation. They did it at her barn. She had it done because it had become bad enough that when they rode down hills he was having trouble suporting himself because of it.
880.2	Try again?!?	POBOX::KALLEVIGB	Onward through the Fog...	`Mon May 29 1989 02:45`	8
	I figured that since that since the weather is getting warmer and show seaseason is upon us, that I'd ask ya'll to revisit my original question. I've noticed an increase in activity with this conference so I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this. Thanks again, BJ
880.3		CSC32::M_HOEPNER	Sometimes the dragon wins...	`Mon May 29 1989 16:41`	4
	I would talk to your vet about it. Some suggest stifle surgery. Some suggest corrective exercise (or combination of both). Depends on the severity of the disorder.