Boots for horse with Arthritis

[Lorian]

Hi

My horse has been diagnosed with possible bone spavins in his hocks and arthritis in his Sacroiliac joint (sort of where his spine meets his pelvis). The arthritis in his hocks and back is only very mild at the moment and he is only on a very low dose of painkiller.

I wondered if there were any boots that arent too expensive (sort of £30 ish) that I could buy that would help.
He has always been one to jog on the road and buck and mess about so any boots that I can put on to help stop the shock impact etc would help.

I wasnt sure if there are any that are specifically designed for shock absorbing?

Thanks

 

[Dovorian]

Before spending money on boots I would have a chat with the farrier when he next visits - apart from sensible work the way the horse is shod will have a significant impact I would think. Best of all the farrier is unlikely to charge for his advice!

Good luck

 

[hellybelly6]

Unfortunately, there arent any boots for hocks for exercise. The joint needs to be allowed to flex/bend to do its job.

Bone spavin can alter a horse's gait causing a soreness in the SI joint.

Once the bone spavin fuses, the horse will be more comfortable and the strain on the SI joint should reduce.

Lateral extensions were put on to my horse for 12 months to help with bone spavin. Physio was also helpful for him.

 

[TayloredEq]

You could try a company called "back on track"

They have a ceramic melded into the fabric which reflects heat in the form of infrared rays back into the body. This draws blood to the area which can help take away pain and inflammation. My mum uses the human products on her arthritis and finds it helps and the dog sleeps on a dog bed and is noticabley less stiff afterwards.

They do a hock boot (not sure of price) and they also do a rug which would hlep with the sacroilliac, however the rug retails at £180 or thereabouts.

 

[Birker2020]

I agree with what Higlandponylass has said. My horse has been diagnosed with mild bone spavin and lateral extensions are brilliant. He has already a pair of bioflow boots which are magnet and he has them on overnight. They were approx £60 but I got mine free. There are no boots that design impact other than (to a small degree) sports medicine boots. You would probably be better spending your money on a decent joint supplement - Equine America's joint supplement is £14.99 and lasts for ages. It has MSM in it too which according to research is extremely beneficial for mild bone spavin. You may like to discuss with your vet and farrier about having some kind of pad in his shoe which may reduce concussion somewhat but this can be expensive. You may like to also consider asking your vet if your horse is a suitable candidate for Tildren as my horse has had this. Again very expensive at £350 a time but if you are insured it may be worth thinking about.