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Another poster has already replied (thank you!) but I feel more confident after my physio visit. He was very sore in the shoulders when he first went lame but there was zero signs of pain there last night, only on the left side of his lower back. This matches what I felt (more noticeable on the...

He was never on box rest thankfully. Started with small paddock rest then gradually increased the size over 4 months - until he started jumping out of his paddock and I had to let him back with the herd 🙄 thankfully he was sound by that point. Definitely something to keep in mind though.

Thanks for your thoughts - completely agree with you! I was a bit surprised how quickly the vet said to get on with it and that I could get him out dressage. I’ve rehabbed my own injuries and understand it from a human point of view but didn’t want to dispute what a vet was saying! My horse has...

Interestingly my physio has given me a slightly different and a bit slower plan than what the vet gave me tonight. Good news is we think it’s related to his back being a bit tight rather than his front legs at this point!

It was a really useful session actually, we don’t think it’s the original lameness as he has no tightness in his front end at all. However he was noticeably more reactive on the left side of his back than the right (which matches what I’ve been feeling!). Also likely needing a saddle adjustment...

I am so so sorry to hear this! It is truly a really stressful time and having to time in the extra rehab around other responsibilities is such a challenge, which I think I definitely underestimated coming into it. I hope that some more time gets your horse feeling better, I know ligaments can be...

Thank you that’s a helpful way to think about it. I wouldn’t say it’s consistent or always ongoing as such, schooling last week he felt good to begin with then I noticed a couple short strides towards the end but then out hacking yesterday he felt good towards the end and a bit stiffer to start...

They seem okay, although he is due shod next week so wondered if that might contribute. He is in 3D pads in front now. It is frustrating as I have been checking him on the lunge and he looks absolutely fine then.

He actually has a physio appointment this evening! He was very tight in the shoulders when he went lame, so hoping she can assess if he’s feeling sore. I unfortunately don’t have a water treadmill nearby (2hrs towing!)

The vet was here just a couple of weeks ago, but to be honest with the weather I haven’t managed to ride much. Wasn’t sure if the cold hasn’t been helping either. I feel it a little when I’m on board, and then I lunge him and can’t see anything at all! I struggle to get vet appointments because...

Hi all, Would love some thoughts on people who have been through rehab and know how excruciating and stressful it can be! Currently rehabbing my horse with who was diagnosed (via MRI) with bilateral bone oedema and moderate navicular bursitis in RF in May this year. In June he had tildren and...

@j1ffy hi, hope you don’t mind me jumping on to this but my horse has just been diagnosed with the same as yours and I’m really struggling to find anyone with similar experiences! I think in my horses case it was triggered by an intense jumping session as he has oedema in both his pedal and...