curbs - will the horse fail the vet on this ?

[lg4770]

my friend has a super horse who is sound and competes regularly, she is in the process of selling him and he is being vetted next week, he has minor curbs on both back legs and she is worried he will fail the vet on these ??

 

[FleabittenT]

What's a curb? Not come across them before...

 

[Laura1234]

Mine had a possible curb and passed, as no lameness. I guess it may depend on what he us used for, mine was general allrounder, and the vet could see no reason why he would not fulfill this role.

 

[AmyMay]

Curb: Curbs are common in young horses. It refers to a rupture or strain of the plantar ligament which is located behind the hock. The swelling is visible about four inches below the hock joint and is usually firm when pressed. When healed, the swelling may remain or reduce in size. Initially the curb may be slightly warm and the horse slightly lame, but more often the horse shows no signs of lameness. Curbs can be caused by poor conformation (sickle or cow hocks), kicking hard walls or excessive bucking, jumping and galloping. Treatment: Lower leg treatments to reduce inflammation/pain and rest untill healed.

As long as the horse is sound, there is no reason to suspect he'd fail a vetting.