Chumsmum
Well-Known Member
My 18yo 14hh pony was diagnosed with Bone Spavin a couple of years ago - the injections etc worked at first but the last lot this summer only lasted a few weeks so me and my vet decided the best thing to do was retire him as a light hack on minimum Bute he was happy on (one bute a day) and keep up the remedial shoeing.
I have finished the Synequin supplement he was on that the insurance paid for but TBH can't tell any difference. Vet was happy with him when last trotted up etc and I will have blood tests in March/April to check Bute not causing any problems.
The semi retirement seems to suit him well, he appears fine with hacking though only wants to plod, no interest in trotting or cantering though can still spin and take off if a tractor comes our way
However, I've started thinking that maybe I should be looking at supplements again because I'm guessing all the Bute is doing is giving pain relief rather than repairing any damage? Or given that they didn't help/stop the progress of his BS before could it make a difference now?
Or if he is happy on one Bute a day now perhaps leave it at that and try something else if/when the Bute isn't working anymore?
Typical horse owner - never any spare money but always looking for more ways to spend
Thanks for any replies
I have finished the Synequin supplement he was on that the insurance paid for but TBH can't tell any difference. Vet was happy with him when last trotted up etc and I will have blood tests in March/April to check Bute not causing any problems.
The semi retirement seems to suit him well, he appears fine with hacking though only wants to plod, no interest in trotting or cantering though can still spin and take off if a tractor comes our way
However, I've started thinking that maybe I should be looking at supplements again because I'm guessing all the Bute is doing is giving pain relief rather than repairing any damage? Or given that they didn't help/stop the progress of his BS before could it make a difference now?
Or if he is happy on one Bute a day now perhaps leave it at that and try something else if/when the Bute isn't working anymore?
Typical horse owner - never any spare money but always looking for more ways to spend
Thanks for any replies