Flexion tests for older horses?

[tobiano1984]

OP - I am so with you on this one. Due to the manual nature of the test as well as the variability of the skill in the vet in conducting such, a flexion test gets variable results. I also agree at 17yrs something is going to show up - all that it tells you however is there is something somewhere in that limb…………maybe…….

Flexion tests for me are right up there with BMI stats for women. Effing useless.

P x Q doesn’t always equal R.

Thank you! During my studies (eq sci and vet phys) we were always taught to treat flexion tests with suspicion. Especially on young or old horses! And the damage they can do to youngsters in the wrong/inexperienced hands....