Comments on: Akhal-Teke stallion Maruk

By: Sandra de Blois

Sandra de Blois — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:13:09 +0000

The Pontecorvos told us that Maruk hit his hind while going over a jump. A while later, they noticed a slight growth on his leg. The growth increased and they consulted with several veterinarians. The latter recommended not to operate since he was not showing any signs of lameness and since Maruk is a very valuable breeding stallion. The growth has not changed size in the last few years. It is hard, appears to be a calcification lump.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:35:59 +0000

Probably a tumor, not uncommon.

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:32:52 +0000

He has a cool marking in the face:-) Looks like a mask.

By: Kerri-Jo

Kerri-Jo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:27:21 +0000

They don’t know, he never went lame on it and it doesn’t bother him so the vet said to leave it. I think they are assuming it will eventually be reabsorbed.

By: Pursat

Pursat — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:17:35 +0000

What happened with his leg?