Tobiano
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Harry's was surgical on both hocks.
Management of arthritic hocks...
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Harry's was surgical on both hocks.
bliss87
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Exercise and being out the stable as much as possible I found affects my horse the most tried all sorts of joint supplements and nothing really made an improvement
I just have the problem that when acting like 4yr old rather than a 17 yr old out on a ride a few weeks ago he wanted to go for a gallop.... and tore we his check ligament so is on min 6 weeks box rest; and out of work for 6 months so not sure how his hock will be fairing then
I just have the problem that when acting like 4yr old rather than a 17 yr old out on a ride a few weeks ago he wanted to go for a gallop.... and tore we his check ligament so is on min 6 weeks box rest; and out of work for 6 months so not sure how his hock will be fairing then
Mongoose11
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Sorry I've not been back to this! Many thanks for all of the advice given and stories shared. That's really helpful.
Am thinking of getting a magnet rug and will watch how she goes. I do worry despite the fact that she is sounds as a pound and loving life!
I did phone the vet this week, as I had some more questions and he was so helpful (Fellowes Farm are the best). I wanted a 'number' put on her condition as I was struggling to understand the severity and he said it's not helpful to look at it that way as you must assess the horse on the day but if I wanted a number then prior to treatment he would have said
2-3/10. I wish he hadn't mentioned the three
it's too close to five. I am silly.
She'll go back in for injections again in Jan, so it will be good to have another vet review.
Am thinking of getting a magnet rug and will watch how she goes. I do worry despite the fact that she is sounds as a pound and loving life!
I did phone the vet this week, as I had some more questions and he was so helpful (Fellowes Farm are the best). I wanted a 'number' put on her condition as I was struggling to understand the severity and he said it's not helpful to look at it that way as you must assess the horse on the day but if I wanted a number then prior to treatment he would have said
2-3/10. I wish he hadn't mentioned the three
it's too close to five. I am silly. She'll go back in for injections again in Jan, so it will be good to have another vet review.
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Mongoose11
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Those who grind black pepper...how much?
Shutterbug
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Arion had mild arthritic changes to the right hock - 3 cortisone injections over 3.5 years and vet reckons the hock is now fused - he really struggled to get the last injection in but managed it - no problems since then and massive improvement in his way of going behind since removing his back shoes a few motnhs ago - dont know it that is connected or just coincidence