Oldie/Arthritis?

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WhiteHorseWendy

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I think poor old Banana has arthritis in his shoulder. Obviously i'll get the vet to check this out as he's got to come soon to do some jabs anyway, but i'm wondering what I can do to help the grumpy old ned. Anyone got experiences with this product - http://www.equineanswers.co.uk/prodpage.asp?ProdID=2

Bit of background - Banana is a 30yo ex polo pony. He's still ridden probably about 3x per week when I can, sometimes more. Usually sound and happy, loves to run and adores thinking he's still Best Playing Pony. Lately he's occassionally been hopping lame in trot for a few strides, usually in the first 20mins of riding, it's as if he's stumbled on his front leg. Also, he struggled a bit last time the farrier came out, as if he was stiff in the shoulder.

I know he's old, but i've told him he's not allowed to die, we all love him too much, and he's still wicked fun. I don't really want to retire him ever as he loves doing stuff still and really perks up after a pleasure ride or something like that.
 
I would use a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement. Arthriaid by nutriscience has a very good specification, no fillers and a good price. Boswellia is a herb that is v good for arthritis, kinder on the stomach than devils claw and very effective.
If hes lame then he is in pain. The rain may be willing but the body isnt! you may have to reduce the intensity of exercise.
 
My friend has a 21yr old ex racer that had a touch of arthritis. She keeps him 100% sound on cortavet HA, Topspec senior (has glucosamine built in) and cider vinegar. He is looking really well & moving better than ever!
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Hi WHW - wondered if you have ruled out anything? My beloved Sullivan - ex trekking horse, safest on the planet - started stumbling at the age of 20. Long story short - he went for a full lameness work up and it turned out he had bi-lateral lameness in his front feet. I was mortified coz I'd thought when he slowed up going downhill it was coz he was lazy. But it was because both front feet hurt the same amount. You don't see it except on uneven ground or going downhill. When he had one foot nerve blocked, the degree of lameness on his other foot was shocking.

Just a thought coz I wish I hadn't got cross with him. Wish I'd known about bi-lateral lameness. RIP Sullivan x
 
Riaflex complete all the way. I swear by it, and when you compare the levels of compounds to all the other products It's a hell of a lot higher. I have several friends using it on their neddies too and the results have been pretty amazing. having tried every joint supplement (too many to list) with little effect, I would reccomend this to any one.
www.riaflex-equine.co.uk
 
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