advice please please

[kim s]

my 16.3 gelding has been diagnosed with mild arthritic changes to the stifle hes had a lameness work up and bone scan at work up he was 2/3 10ths lame on way to bone scan he fell off the lorry ramp on to his side was then 5/6 10ths lame vet thought that was due to muscle injurie my question that i really need answers to is what can a horse with mild arthritic changes do can i still do some small jumping an light schooling please can someone help

 

[paulineh]

With proper management they can continue as Normal.

What is he on to help his arthritis

 

[kim s]

hes on danilon was 2 no 1 sachet for 2 weeks then back to the vet i also have codliver oil supplement an naf superflex thanks for replying been so worrie about my beautiful boy

 

[applecarrot]

Magnetic therapy might be worth a try, I had some bio-flow boots for my old mare which helped her.

 

[Rose Folly]

My old mare, a successful ex-showjumper, had mild arthritis in her front legs, and a livery pony we had at the time had mild arthritis like your horse. Our vet was very helpful in helping to arrange a regime of firstly rhus tox (homeopathatic) and then later danilon along with food supplements, and both animals hacked gently, and thoroughly enjoyed it, for some years. I'd forget the jumping and the schooling though. The vet said it helped hugely that they were kept out year round (with shelter and very good rugs) so that they were always on the move and didn't stiffen up. It's not the end of the world, so don't despair - just adapt, and watch what your horse's symptoms are telling you, and if they change.