Study Analyzes Buyers' Assumptions About Carpal Chips In Thoroughbred Yearlings

Reevaluating the Impact of Carpal Chips in Yearling Sales

At yearling sales, the mention of a bone chip detected on a horse's leg radiograph often sends shockwaves through the crowd. Veterinarians' reports typically trigger immediate concern, leading many buyers to walk away and resulting in a decline in the horse's sale price. This perception suggests that the horse is inherently flawed. However, a recent study from the University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center is challenging these entrenched beliefs, highlighting the significant financial implications for sellers and consignors.