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    Arthritis Help

    No we havent gone down that route so far although the vet may prescribe it when i go back for his re scan, thats when he will decide how to treat the arthritis. He has extended egg bars on (just because its easier to get a shoe that big by making two in to one! Hes got massive feet!! The...
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    Arthritis Help

    Hiya CC Good to hear from you! Cant believe your boy has Arthritis, its horrid isnt it? Sounds like what my farrier suggested with the straight line walking, but hes much sounder in the school on sand, but i have the option of shock absorber pads should i need them for hacking. We arent...
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    Glucosamine use

    How old is your horse: 8 What symptoms did s/he display: Suspensory ligament damage and arthritis of fetlock, pastern and coffin joint in both hinds What brand have you bought: Grand Flex HA How long have you been using: 5 weeks How long before you saw any change: 3 weeks - although this...
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    Box rest - in hand walking.

    Hiya Ditto! My lad normally quiet and easy to walk out in week 2 of in hand walking was acting very silly at the weekend and yesterday. But today a totally different animal. I think its the cold,wet and windy weather and yours and his safety has to come first, give the sedalin to take...
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    Arthritis Help

    Thank you all for your advice It seems the general trend is injections and then see what happens, my horse will let me know what he can cope with. Hes enjoying his walking out at the moment, so thats the first step. Just another 4 weeks of this and then i will know if im heading in the...
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    Arthritis Help

    Thank you both, it seems low level consistent work might be the answer then. I think injections are almost certainly going to happen in 5 weeks time. Just hope it works for him, hes only 8 and i dont want him in pain.
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    Cheap towing vehicle needed!

    Hiya I have a Kia Sorento, probably not the cheapest to buy as they seem to hold their velue but they are fantastic on fuel and tow really well, also have quite a large payload Hope that helps Mel
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    Change!

    Hiya Sally Youre one of the names i havent seen yet, so hello, its good to be back! Life has certainly settled down a lot, but it would be nice to have a healthy pony! Anyhow these things are sent to try us, and i still love him! ha ha Hope life is treating you well too? Mel
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    Change!

    Hiya All Just wanted to express my feelings and investigate how people think the forum has changed in the past few (maybe more than a few) years. Im an old timer from way back when....went throgh pretty bad patch with husband (now ex) and im back again. Ive never left the horsey scene...
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    Arthritis Help

    Hiya Please can i pick your brains.... My boy is currently on a recovery programme for hind suspensory damage, but has been x rayed and discovered arthritis in all 3 hind lower limb joints. This is due to poor confirmation, dropping too low thorough his fetlocks. Hes a big lad a cobby...
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    Suspensory Ligaments and Ringbone

    Please would you send me these too Paulineh? My horse is recovering from suspensory damage Thank you Mel
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    Walking out after 6 weeks box/paddock rest

    Thank you, i thought it was probably best from a strengthening point of view, hes very well behaved and chilled out to be honest so i dont have any problems that way. I will keep on without the boots and consider them if we ever get back to riding again. Thank you for your help Mel
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    Walking out after 6 weeks box/paddock rest

    Hiya All Im wondering if you can help me? I have started (yesterday) my boys walking programme, 10 mins a day increasing by 5 mins a week for 6 weeks. Hes a 17hh cobxID He has arthritis (DJD) in all three hind lower limb joints due to poor leg confirmation and therefore strain on his...
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    Horse on Small Paddock Rest - SURFACE

    Thank you both I have found a supplier of wood chips in my local town so im going to give it a go and see what happens Thank you for your replies
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