hoof Xray - arthritis?

[crutherford93]

I have recently had xrays on my 5yo warmblood x and he has a few problem in his ligaments apparently I.e arthritis and slight ring bone developed. My vet vetted him nearly 18 months ago now and iv had her and other colleagues out 2 him numerous of times Because he has never felt 100% sound. They have always said it's minor / straind him self in the field etc. It turns out he has got problems and I have the Xrays. I have had no real answers from them and they are proving to be very weary about what to say. I'm looking for other vets options on the Xrays I have and advice on what to do. Please send me your emails so I can send the photos over if you can help me.

 

[Andalucian]

True arthritis in the equine foot is rare, our methods of keeping them can cause what vets diagnose as arthritis however. That said, in a 5 year old it's jolly unlikely to be true arthritis.

I'd begin my search in taking a serious look at the balance and (if shod) shoeing of this horse and make corrections before I undertook any medical intervention on such a young horse.

 

[redandblue]

True arthritis in the equine foot is rare, our methods of keeping them can cause what vets diagnose as arthritis however. That said, in a 5 year old it's jolly unlikely to be true arthritis.

I'd begin my search in taking a serious look at the balance and (if shod) shoeing of this horse and make corrections before I undertook any medical intervention on such a young horse.

^^^^^ this. Totally agree.