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luna88

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Well after my horseys ultrasound today we now know he has a chronic medial suspensory ligament injury my vet has said he should be a companion horse but will look into referral for me am I going to far by wanting him referred just so I can ride him? Or in anyone's experience is there anything else I can try?
 
I would want to look at stem cell treatment or PRP Platelet rich plasma to see if it is an option. My horse had it for his sprain of the lateral branch of the suspensory. But I am not a vet and don't know how much more serious your horses condition is. My horse was back up and running and had made a really good recovery and then had a traumatic accident with a wheelbarrow which put him back. He has recovered but will never be back to how he was post trauma.

http://www.thehorse.com/articles/27560/sorting-out-irap-prp-and-stem-cells
https://cvm.msu.edu/about-the-colle...new-option-for-treating-injuries-in-the-horse
 
IIRC, this pony is on loan. Sadly with a chronic ligament injury, the best way forward is to end the loan and return him to his owner. They can then decide if they want to retire him or try to treat it.
 
Returning him is not an option as owner will have him pts. thanks applecar ti was thinking of stem cell treatment and glad to hear of a good
 
Well then it depends on how much you are willing to spend (if not insured or the insurance wont cover it), how bad the injury is and whether you are willing to keep him if he has to be retired. If treatment fails and he is unable to enjoy being a pasture puff (if he's suffering), then PTS would be the right thing to do.
 
luna88 said:
Returning him is not an option as owner will have him pts. thanks applecar ti was thinking of stem cell treatment and glad to hear of a good
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I would certainly speak to the vet and ask whether it would be appropriate in his case.

If the vet doesn't think this is an option then you have your answer but at least you have tried.

Good luck x
 
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