Lottie is NQR

[Xmasha]

they can do some amazing acrobatics in the field can’t they ! My mare Aria managed to throw herself through a fence earlier this year. She was so sore and really quite lame from the shoulder . Vet check, physio, few weeks rest and a nice vet bill and she was back to normal . Hope Lottie is the same x

 

[SEL]

In some ways I was relieved I saw the microcob misjudge her brakes and hit a fence in the field because when she came up sore I knew what had happened. I'm keeping fingers crossed rest is all Lottie needs and you'll have your jumping partner back to full fitness soon.

 

[Nicnac]

Fingers crossed she's just a bit sore from something simple and will be back to Lottie normal soonest.

 

[Surbie]

How's Lottie doing now @Ambers Echo ?

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Hi thank you for asking! Physio saw her again yesterday and she was significantly less sore over those areas. So she lasered again and I’m still keeping the appt for the work up at vet tomorrow. Hopefully vet will say I am massively over-reacting! And she just tweaked something trivial and is fine. She is never shy about letting you know something isn’t right! Do hopefully I’ll get reassuring feedback tomorrow

 

[Surbie]

That's great news. Will keep fingers crossed for a 'you're over-reacting' verdict. At least with a drama queen you know immediately something is off.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

About the bext outcome possible... other than nothing being wrong. But then I'd still be wondering why she was refusing. So an answer is better than 'she's fine'.

Vet thought hocks, with back issues caused by compensatory movements. And refusals probably because back went into spasm occasionally and she decided she can't jump. Hocks have probably niggled for a while. Diagnosis confirmed by blocking her and they have been injected with steroids. Back feels fine after a week off and the physio.

She is not concerned at all about the hocks, but does say that as she will now use herself differently again (as her trot on the lunge after blocking was much more floaty and elevated) so her back may stiffen up where the old injury was. So I just need to keep an eye on that. Other than that, she should be back to her normal self in a few days, as the injection works super fast.

Plus eye wateringly expensive joint supplements, to go with the eye wateringly expensive gut ones.... But hey it's only money.

What a relief!

 

[TPO]

I'm glad that you got an answer x

 

[Alibear]

Not sure how I missed this, but I'm glad to read it's all sorted, and you'll be on the up again soon. Also rather jealous that you got all that sorted in 1 vet trip; that sort of thing usually takes multiple visits for me.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

It was at a hospital where she was admitted as a day-case so took a while but yes it was at least all done on 1 day. That vet is very pragmatic. She said she was convinced it was hocks and suggested we block and treat at same time. If not hocks after all, worst outcome would be that she had a bit of steroid she did not need. But she was 99% sure it was hocks. Which meant only jabbing Lottie once not twice (useful for a sensitive mare) and saving a load of time. And she was right. She has such a good eye. x

 

[dixie]

Good to hear a vet getting straight to the problem and treating it. Hopefully onwards and upwards now.
Do you have to ease her back into work or just crack on?

 

[Squeak]

Glad you've had good news with Lottie. I've been really enjoying following your journey with her.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Good to hear a vet getting straight to the problem and treating it. Hopefully onwards and upwards now.
Do you have to ease her back into work or just crack on?

She said give her tomorrow off then crack on. She's barely has any time off so has not lost muscle or fitness. And the steroid works pretty much immediately.

 

[SEL]

What a pragmatic vet - I need one like that.

Hopefully she'll bounce back quickly now. What's your pricey joint supplement?

 

[ycbm]

I'm so relieved for you that you found an answer, AE.
.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

What a pragmatic vet - I need one like that.

Hopefully she'll bounce back quickly now. What's your pricey joint supplement?

Science Supplements Flexibility +. And BozMerix for the competition season if she needs something else.

She said any supplement with hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and chondroitin would be fine.

 

[Kunoichi73]

So glad you've got an answer, a treatment and a way forward.

 

[Pick and mix]

Science Supplements Flexibility +. And BozMerix for the competition season if she needs something else.

She said any supplement with hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and chondroitin would be fine.

Ambers echo so glad u found answers I’m
So worried about mine going
I’m for work up he actually
Jumped fab but then had two massive explosive episodes catapulting me around. The arena which is massively unlike him , can get worried in busy collecting rings but not to that extent and been in busy collecting rings the week before and was little angel , he then went for a lesson last week thinking maybe was just a bit fresh ect but as soon picked up canter just lost all
His imoulsuon.so we stopped had vets out they think poss hocks but can’t pin point as yet , plan is to even uo. Too as only 7

 

[Surbie]

Really glad you got it sorted pretty easily, if spendily.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Lottie has gone from NQR to bl00dy WILD!!

Lottie X (Steroids + Time Off) =

She appears to be feeling GREAT!

Oh dear. I have 6 days when I get back before Champs....

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Though at least she is being hacked while I am away. My sharer is saying she is hard work right now! On springs and very lively!

 

[AandK]

Something in the air at the mo?! My boy was quite lively this morning, just a walk hack but he really wanted to TROT!! Glad she is feeling well though

 

[expanding_horizon]

Yes she had SI injected then treated with H wave.

My physio has a K4 laser which seems very good. Saddle was checked very recently and fitted to be perfect with my Equitex. Which I now use all the time. Feet are due next week so maybe they are getting a bit long. She is booked in for a ' full work up' next Wednesday but as you say where do they start? I don;t want her to be injured (though I already know there is a problem) but I hope Holly can find a place that is clearly different to how it felt on Friday. So we have something to go on.

How long ago was SI medicated?

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Lottie was awesome today. Took her to Somerford and hired a 20x60 arena to practice the dressage (it’s a long -arena test) then a short rest in the shade for water/hay then a play on 80 acres, just to check that out, as I’ve not jumped her XC since jabs. Lovely, relaxed and obedient in the dressage then fired up and confident on the 80 acres - Locking on, jumping fluently. Finishing with a big smile on her face! Old Lottie vibes. Hurrah x

 

[Ample Prosecco]

How long ago was SI medicated?

18 months