Roo's footage and a wake up call?

I was in the throes of a rant, but I will shelve that for now...though I will revisit it shortly...

More importantly, here is the footage for Roo, who has been here just over 6 weeks.

With all the usual warnings that our arena is a REALLY tough surface and she is on a 10m circle, I hope you will agree she isn't looking bad...Bear in mind she should improve over the next 3-4 months as well.


FWIW, this is a horse whose vet was suggesting a neurectomy - de-nerving the front feet - as the last ditch attempt to allow her to move properly. This is a 12 year old horse who has been competing in affiliated dressage competitions.

What do you think?

Is it  - perhaps - time for veterinary practices who are recommending nothing better than box rest, de-nerving, retirement or remedial farriery for horses like Roo to wake up and smell the coffee?