Maz55
Well-Known Member
Hoping someone can provide some advice/reassurance. I noticed my mare was very lame on 17 April so brought her in for field. I suspected laminitis (although she’s never had it before) so gave bute. Vet came next day and confirmed my fears. She had 7 days bute twice a day then three days once a day. Apart from vet seeing her and farrier she’s been on box rest since.
On 1st May vet xrayed front hooves and said she has mild rotation (5 degrees) to put shoes back on and if all ok turnout in a week. He said I’d be riding in a month.
Shoes (fronts only on advice of farrier) back on 7th May and farrier too has said I can start turnout but I’m concerned as this is at odds with the laminitis trust advice. She was definitely much improved on 7th May but still not 100% turning and on hind legs. I don’t know how much of that is stiffness from being in the stable or lami (she is 15 and has had hock issues in the past/mild right hind lameness). The last couple of days she’s been noticeably more active in the stable (deep shavings bed).
I’m very cautious about turning out so soon despite vet and farrier advice. Whilst I’m eager to get back on I certainly won’t be riding within the month! Laminitis trust says turnout 30 days after sound and off painkillers but what do they mean by sound? Sound in a straight line? Sound completely? How much allowance is there for stiffness? If I go from when farrier saw her 30 days is first week in June but is that too soon? Or am I being over cautious?
Thanks in advance! This is unexplored territory for me.
On 1st May vet xrayed front hooves and said she has mild rotation (5 degrees) to put shoes back on and if all ok turnout in a week. He said I’d be riding in a month.
Shoes (fronts only on advice of farrier) back on 7th May and farrier too has said I can start turnout but I’m concerned as this is at odds with the laminitis trust advice. She was definitely much improved on 7th May but still not 100% turning and on hind legs. I don’t know how much of that is stiffness from being in the stable or lami (she is 15 and has had hock issues in the past/mild right hind lameness). The last couple of days she’s been noticeably more active in the stable (deep shavings bed).
I’m very cautious about turning out so soon despite vet and farrier advice. Whilst I’m eager to get back on I certainly won’t be riding within the month! Laminitis trust says turnout 30 days after sound and off painkillers but what do they mean by sound? Sound in a straight line? Sound completely? How much allowance is there for stiffness? If I go from when farrier saw her 30 days is first week in June but is that too soon? Or am I being over cautious?
Thanks in advance! This is unexplored territory for me.