Hock injections

[SarahNZ]

Has anyone ever injected their horses hocks with Legend (hyaluronic acid)?

 

[Rockchick_uk]

Indi had cortizone injections in his hocks to help with his spavin

 

[RhiannonColeman]

Yes my daughter jumping pony ha had them.

 

[RhiannonColeman]

Ooops a few glasses of wine too many sorry.

 

[tikino]

my gelding has had the injections into both his hock and he has not looked back ever since he has been so good that the last time the vet saw him he said that if he was for sale(which he is not) he would pass a5 stage vetting realy pleased with the outcome

 

[_daisy_]

my old pony had them in both hocks and it worked to some extent

 

[hellybelly6]

My horse had them twice each time they made a big difference.

 

[Ziggy_]

My mare had them 2 years ago, passed a five stage vetting and is full work with no problems

 

[Halfstep]

Two pieces of advice: make sure that the injections are done in a sterile environment as there is a slight risk of the needle introducing an infection in the joint. Also, be aware that there is an increased risk of laminitis associated with cortisone injections (vets usually inject cortisone and HA together) - don't turn out onto lush grass for a few days afterwards.

Otherwise, yes in my experience they work and can help keep horses comfortable and pain free.

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[Elle123]

my mare didn't respond. She was but to sleep 2 1/2 yrs ago. I miss her so much. Hers was very advanced though
Luv Elle
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