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Old 11-14-2018, 06:16 PM   #60
chadk66
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer View Post
I worked as a groom for Charlie Wittingham 40 years ago. Pin firing was a VERY common practice to help young horses that might be a little shin sore. In fact the procedure was done on many sound horses just as a preventative measure and to induce better blood flow. He also often did what was called "blister" his babies. That was also a way to strengthen the shins and foreleg and expand blood flow to all parts of the leg and foot. Talk about much ado about nothing.
100% correct.
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