Lameness question again

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Madam_max

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Would you expect all horses to be totally sound lunged on concrete? I am asking as madam has been lame for a month. Started off lame on the straight, in the school turning (wherever). However, the only time I can actually see a noticeable lameness now is if lunged on the tarmac. Obviously as the is not something I would do with her, I am just wondering if I am over reacting. I was also reading an article from a vet that actually thinks doing this really doesn't serve a purpose in assessing lameness.
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Would you expect all horses to be totally sound lunged on concrete? I am asking as madam has been lame for a month. Started off lame on the straight, in the school turning (wherever). However, the only time I can actually see a noticeable lameness now is if lunged on the tarmac. Obviously as the is not something I would do with her, I am just wondering if I am over reacting. I was also reading an article from a vet that actually thinks doing this really doesn't serve a purpose in assessing lameness.
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If you lunged a lot of "sound" horses on firm ground, many would show up lame. This is because they actually are lame. They actually do have a problem and they are being put in a situation to show it up. The truly sound ones will remain truly sound. It depends if you want to know if your horse is right, or just coping as long as conditions are right.
 
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Thank you. Well I have the vet again Monday morning, who is going to block the corn so I guess I will know one way or other
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Let us know how you get on.
 
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Thank you. Well I have the vet again Monday morning, who is going to block the corn so I guess I will know one way or other
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What news MM??
 
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