Sheena01
Member
My lovely ex racehorse has recently been diagnosed with arthritis in his lower neck
Unfortunatly insurance have refused my claim for cortisone injections so until I have saved for him to have it done I was wondering if anyone had something truly work for them might help him?
I've read up on apple cider vinegar, cortaflex and buteless??
The plan for him was to do a bit of low level eventing, local dressage and a bit of showjumping!
When he was diagnosed there were 3 options:
Cortisone injections which would make him better overnight, daily bute for a year or so and the 3rd I dont want to think about...yet!!
He is in a little pain but eating, grazing etc as normal, he's just a little stiff when ridden.
Advise from vet was to continue riding him as normal to build muscle on his neck which will help the arthritis! I have been hacking him a few times a week..no schooling!!
He is a 17.3hh thoroughbred that has been out of racing a year so needs to build muscle and weight.
No nasty comments please and i'm deeply upset with insurances decision and would like to give my boy a chance!!
Any advise would be greatfully received!!
Unfortunatly insurance have refused my claim for cortisone injections so until I have saved for him to have it done I was wondering if anyone had something truly work for them might help him?
I've read up on apple cider vinegar, cortaflex and buteless??
The plan for him was to do a bit of low level eventing, local dressage and a bit of showjumping!
When he was diagnosed there were 3 options:
Cortisone injections which would make him better overnight, daily bute for a year or so and the 3rd I dont want to think about...yet!!
He is in a little pain but eating, grazing etc as normal, he's just a little stiff when ridden.
Advise from vet was to continue riding him as normal to build muscle on his neck which will help the arthritis! I have been hacking him a few times a week..no schooling!!
He is a 17.3hh thoroughbred that has been out of racing a year so needs to build muscle and weight.
No nasty comments please and i'm deeply upset with insurances decision and would like to give my boy a chance!!
Any advise would be greatfully received!!