Calcification in fetlock joint

[TJB]

Wanting advice and information on this condition.
Horse is 10 and currently for sale. I have fallen for this horse but know very little about the above and what problems/issues it may cause.
Thank you
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[dixie]

I wouldn’t consider buying a horse with this at all. It’s a very movable joint and can’t think that calcification would end in anything but bad news.
If you’re serious about him I would suggest X-rays and discussing with your vet. Don’t take the sellers word about what is going on.

 

[TJB]

Thank you, it’s a minefield. Your advice makes sense. Head and heart.

 

[Lady Tinseltime]

If this is Tommy he looks like a very nice little horse and the dealer is being very honest BUT you are buying a horse that has a disclosed problem that may seriously limit his a

 

[Lady Tinseltime]

If this is Tommy he looks like a very nice little horse and the dealer is being very honest BUT you are buying a horse that has a disclosed problem that may seriously limit his ability to do much ridden work in future. Ask your vet for his opinion