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Miniature Horse Wheelchairs Some miniature horses suffer from severe joint dystocia (crippled legs) and required special medications and support devices. One of the Guide Horse Foundations rescue dwarf horses (Harry) is on medication (Adaquine and Bute) and requires special leg support to stay pain-free and mobile.
Harry is being fitted with a special quad wheelchair to allow him the freedom of mobility without placing excessive stress on his deformed joints. The web site Doggone Wheels has already made successful dual and quad wheelchairs for miniature horses, and the quad device is being created especially for Harry: http://www.doggon.com/products/quad.html It is hoped that this miniature horse wheelchair will reduce Harry's pain and allow him increased mobility and allow his joints to repair.
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