can a splint grow?!

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Youngster - 2 1/2 has had a small splint on front leg since I got him. No heat /lameness etc so hasn't been an issue. He did an escape act the other night and climbed into a neighbouring field. Splint now seems much bigger - about half a golf ball?! Still no heat or lameness. Stuck some arnica on it but at a loss as to why it seems to have got bigger so quickly?
 
Sure splints can increase in size especially in a young horse.
Half the size of a golf ball is big I might get the vet to take a look at it .
Cold hose it if the youngster will let you.
 
Yeah was thinking I might get them out. Not sure what they'd do since he's sound but its just below the knee so it would put my mind at rest. Never seen an existing one grow before- live and learn!
 
saddlesore said:
Yeah was thinking I might get them out. Not sure what they'd do since he's sound but its just below the knee so it would put my mind at rest. Never seen an existing one grow before- live and learn!
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If its just below the knee I would definatly get advice
 
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