MrsMozart
Just passing through...
Back story: nearly two years ago one day he just wasn't right. Before that he was working well on the flat and jumping decent heights at home. Long story short: a trip to Sue Dyson at the AHT - a 'sacroilliac joint issue' and 'something neurological', though could not pinpoint the neurolgical. No suggestions as to treatment, other than try turning away, which we have done.
At Oakham just over a week ago my friend's vet was discussing possible treatment for her pony (possible sacroilliac issue); I asked if the steroid injections in the sacroilliac might work for LC. Sent the vet the report. We chatted on the phone and decided to give it a go, but with no promises of anything.
So, Friday was D-Day. LC was a good lad and loaded well, even though he's not been on a trailer for nearly two years.
Travelled very well.
He went into the stocks for the injections; he's not been good with needles ever since he had to have a Penicillin shot a couple of years ago. Anyhooo, John the Vet was very good, explaining to us what and where and how it was all going to be done, including a lifesize model of the joint and surrounding area.
Two injections via the longest needles ever and he was ready to go home! Very quick procedure.
Travelled back very well. We had a slight discussion(!) with a stupid woman on the home straight, but that apart it was a good trip home. Better than the trip there even, as in fewer people overtaking in silly places, and stepping out in front of us(!).
LC stayed in last night, today and tonight. He had two holes in his bum and we didn't want anything nasty getting in there, even though the vet sprayed some form of protective cover we didn't want to risk mud getting in.
D1 walked him out this morning to stretch his legs. He was, apparently, very, very bouncy! Full of the joys of spring
. I reserved judgement until I went up this evening. I have to say, he's moving so much better already! We weren't expecting to see any changes for two to three weeks, if anything, so I have no idea what is going on. Will be calling the vet on Tuesday to discuss. Trying really hard not to get hopes up. We don't know if the 'something neurological' will be dealt with by the steroids or if it's elsewhere. John the Vet thinks that whatever it is should not affect LC's ability, outside of the sacroilliac issue, to be worked.
He'll be going out tomorrow. Feel like keeping him in, but he needs to be able to go out and be about - we have to know he can move in his normal environment.
In two weeks time-ish he'll come back into work slow and steady. The vet is coming out to see him in eight weeks time, and by then we should hopefully have an idea of what chance he has of coming right. If it's not to be, then we believe there aren't any other treatments out there (though happy to be advised otherwise!), so if it doesn't work, he'll be our overgrown lawnmower
At Oakham just over a week ago my friend's vet was discussing possible treatment for her pony (possible sacroilliac issue); I asked if the steroid injections in the sacroilliac might work for LC. Sent the vet the report. We chatted on the phone and decided to give it a go, but with no promises of anything.
So, Friday was D-Day. LC was a good lad and loaded well, even though he's not been on a trailer for nearly two years.
Travelled very well.
He went into the stocks for the injections; he's not been good with needles ever since he had to have a Penicillin shot a couple of years ago. Anyhooo, John the Vet was very good, explaining to us what and where and how it was all going to be done, including a lifesize model of the joint and surrounding area.
Two injections via the longest needles ever and he was ready to go home! Very quick procedure.
Travelled back very well. We had a slight discussion(!) with a stupid woman on the home straight, but that apart it was a good trip home. Better than the trip there even, as in fewer people overtaking in silly places, and stepping out in front of us(!).
LC stayed in last night, today and tonight. He had two holes in his bum and we didn't want anything nasty getting in there, even though the vet sprayed some form of protective cover we didn't want to risk mud getting in.
D1 walked him out this morning to stretch his legs. He was, apparently, very, very bouncy! Full of the joys of spring
. I reserved judgement until I went up this evening. I have to say, he's moving so much better already! We weren't expecting to see any changes for two to three weeks, if anything, so I have no idea what is going on. Will be calling the vet on Tuesday to discuss. Trying really hard not to get hopes up. We don't know if the 'something neurological' will be dealt with by the steroids or if it's elsewhere. John the Vet thinks that whatever it is should not affect LC's ability, outside of the sacroilliac issue, to be worked.He'll be going out tomorrow. Feel like keeping him in, but he needs to be able to go out and be about - we have to know he can move in his normal environment.
In two weeks time-ish he'll come back into work slow and steady. The vet is coming out to see him in eight weeks time, and by then we should hopefully have an idea of what chance he has of coming right. If it's not to be, then we believe there aren't any other treatments out there (though happy to be advised otherwise!), so if it doesn't work, he'll be our overgrown lawnmower
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