> of a slight shadow along her tendon by the sesmoid.  Vet really didn't
> think it was enough to cause the lameness.  Then 2 days ago, I was
> cleaning her feet and along the white line back by her heel, I noticed an
> area that seemed kinda "gravelly".  I dug at it and got some grainy stuff
> out.  Looked almost like some of the footing from the arena had worked
> its way in there.  Called the vet back...she may have a case of "gravel",
> so we're into hot soaks and antibiotics at the moment.  She went on those
> Saturday, and I'm still not seeing much improvement if any.  Give it a
> couple more days and then see. This is very frustrating!  Another da**ed
 
 
Ahh this may well take more then a few days Meg.. and keep a close eye out 
for infection of the "white line".
 
 
                                 BK 
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