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The vet came out when we could not get her up 2 weeks ago. The vet got her up with the 'bin bag' and was shocked at how stiff she was, gave her steroid injection and the Danilon. The vet came back 3 days later expecting a lame/very stiff horse, but after these threedays on the yard without lying...

I'll give her joint supplement tomorrow, she does have vitamin/mineral suplement at present. I'm aware not to let it drag on too long without much hope of improvement. I'll get an Osteopath to have a look Thanks

Thanks, an Osteopath sounds a good idea, finding out where the problem is would be the first step, the vet is not sure at present. I think it may be arthritis in her back, but you would have thought the Danilon would have made more than a slight improvement. I'll keep you updated Thanks

She does not snatch when she is hoof picked at the front or back, and there is no sign of any swelling or heat anywhere or any pain when pressure is applied to joints, tendons, her back etc. The vet who specialises in lameness is unsure if its arthritis, neurological or foot problem. She does...

Id like to quickly rule out a cure before taking drastic action. Thanks anyway for your reply

My 13 yr old Irish sport horse is unable to get up by herself after lying down. First noticed she was having difficulty last year, but now she struggles and can only be made to stand in the morning by encouraging her with a black bin bag (drastic I know but cant leave her down). When she gets...