squiz22
Well-Known Member
I was wondering if anyone had any advice on bucked shins. I got Mata an ex racer (raced 4 times as a 3yo) knowing there was a slight issue in his front left fore and that it was attributed to a possible stress fracture. I got all his vet history which backed this up so thats good. The shin on the left fore has come out bucked which doesn't surprise me at all but I want to give him the correct treatment. Information on-line conflicts more than I thought it would from complete rest to working them through it
not sure on the latter bit!! He trots round the field sound but I had a play with him on the lunch not so long ago and as youd expect he spent the first 5 minutes going absolutely bananas and then going nicely.. same thing happened on the other rein so by the end he looked a bit unlevel.
I havent touched him since and that was about a month ago. Ive started icing it, bandaging at night and using supportive boots during the day to try and help it. Its not going straight again, not that Id expect it to, but it does change in prominence quite a bit which surprises me. Should I start gentle road work with him to encourage the bone to increase in density? Any pointers would be much appreciated.. hes the budget companion horse but hes ever so nice and surprisingly bold so may be a little gem and Id like to give him a good chance of having a go at eventing.
Thanks in advance
I havent touched him since and that was about a month ago. Ive started icing it, bandaging at night and using supportive boots during the day to try and help it. Its not going straight again, not that Id expect it to, but it does change in prominence quite a bit which surprises me. Should I start gentle road work with him to encourage the bone to increase in density? Any pointers would be much appreciated.. hes the budget companion horse but hes ever so nice and surprisingly bold so may be a little gem and Id like to give him a good chance of having a go at eventing.
Thanks in advance