Recently had nerve blocks on my pony. He was golden and was actually a relief to establish where the lameness was coming from and for a short while to see him pain free. Once you've had the block and seen her comfortable it will make your decision much easier. Stay positive, you're right..she...
My horse had a tendon injury 3 years ago (Manica Flexoria) the boots won't offer support as such but we have found great success in bandaging as it seemed to have prevented the windgall stage. He gets bandaged every night and always has a cold hose to the previously affected leg after hard work...
My older mare came back in to work about a year ago. We put her in to a Wow saddle. We opted for the Dressage Equitana. Expensive, but so worth it. Very comfy and knee blocks are movable. Was only expecting light hack and unaff dressage she is now jumping metre tracks..in her DRESSAGE saddle...
I have a very loyal pony. He is a real star, competed up to Elementary level dressage and had just started Medium work with easy 70% tests. He was diagnosed with EMS/IR (insulin resistance) 9 weeks ago. He was only footy to start with and then gradually got worse. He was treated with Metformin...
I've had a similar experience!! I work with dressage horses and some problematic horses, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to work with one horse that had been trained to advanced level (he had a lot of baggage) he had been passed from home to home and was petrified of whips after...
I have recently purchased a monarch dressage saddle for my pony and can highly recommend!! He feels happy in the saddle and it's reasonably priced! I can also recommend thorowgood, I believe they have exactly the same tree as prestige saddles (always a bonus)! Good luck with the saddle hunting!:)