Dr. Frankenstein beware – the horse world is about to give you a run for your money!
Well, that may be a slight exaggeration but who among us had ever thought it might be possible to amputate (and fit with a prosthesis) our beloved, albeit typically 4-legged, horse. According to an article posted on TheHorse.com partial limb amputation in horses has been going on for over 40 years and “should not be considered abstract or controversial procedures”.
This, of course, brings to my mind an image of one of those dogs whose hind end has been injured and its kind, senile, grandmotherly owner has outfitted it with one of those partial wagons so it can still get around. Can we expect to see these for horses one day? Or maybe we can pull our aging equines around in those carry carts attached to our bicycles – although I might suggest a motorcycle because good God would that be a workout!
If it sounds like I’m mocking this in any way, I’m not. I’m all for medical advances and anything that keeps my and my horse together longer. And if we look goofy doing it, even better! Bring on the carry cart!
TheHorse.com article: http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=18024
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