LBlockwell
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Okay, this is a bit of a long post, but I'm looking for some hope here!
In April 2016, my 18yo TB mare went lame in the left fore, she had X-rays done, nerve blocks etc done and nothing was found. She went to Rossdales and they thought it was hormone related laminitis (and that she was more lame in her right fore), had the blood tests done and they came back all clear! I got told to put gel pad shoes on her and she'll be ok to ride in 2-4 weeks.
4 weeks later, still no better! Went in to Newmarket again as back end had gone wrong too, perfect in walk, forward, and overtracking, but in trot, quite lame! Went back and had bonescans and ultrasounds! Discovered she had mild arthritis in her neck, back pain, slight kissing spines, sacroiliac problems, slightly arthritic hocks and suspensory ligament damage.
Had no treatment whilst there, (as was waiting for confirmation from insurance etc) came home and within a couple of weeks she was sound (and stayed sound for a couple of months) . Went in to regular work and nearly up to canter, and all of a sudden went slightly lame again.
Back to Rossdales, and decided steroid injections would be best. And so far she has had sacroiliac injections (in Nov), both hocks and both suspensory ligaments injected (both Dec) along with shockwave therapy on suspensories too.
After all of this...still lame in trot on the hind right. She's had her back done regularly by the brilliant Ken Skinner and is in no more pain in her back.
I am just completely lost on what to do next.
Even the vets have said that she makes no sense and that they've never had a horse that shows so many different problems but is never consistent either!
If anyone has experienced anything like it, or has any suggestions, I'd be so so grateful.
Thankyou!!
In April 2016, my 18yo TB mare went lame in the left fore, she had X-rays done, nerve blocks etc done and nothing was found. She went to Rossdales and they thought it was hormone related laminitis (and that she was more lame in her right fore), had the blood tests done and they came back all clear! I got told to put gel pad shoes on her and she'll be ok to ride in 2-4 weeks.
4 weeks later, still no better! Went in to Newmarket again as back end had gone wrong too, perfect in walk, forward, and overtracking, but in trot, quite lame! Went back and had bonescans and ultrasounds! Discovered she had mild arthritis in her neck, back pain, slight kissing spines, sacroiliac problems, slightly arthritic hocks and suspensory ligament damage.
Had no treatment whilst there, (as was waiting for confirmation from insurance etc) came home and within a couple of weeks she was sound (and stayed sound for a couple of months) . Went in to regular work and nearly up to canter, and all of a sudden went slightly lame again.
Back to Rossdales, and decided steroid injections would be best. And so far she has had sacroiliac injections (in Nov), both hocks and both suspensory ligaments injected (both Dec) along with shockwave therapy on suspensories too.
After all of this...still lame in trot on the hind right. She's had her back done regularly by the brilliant Ken Skinner and is in no more pain in her back.
I am just completely lost on what to do next.
Even the vets have said that she makes no sense and that they've never had a horse that shows so many different problems but is never consistent either!
If anyone has experienced anything like it, or has any suggestions, I'd be so so grateful.
Thankyou!!
