SpanishNeddy
Well-Known Member
My horse has only been backed to be ridden for 6 months, however in proper work for 3 months. We started to notice he was a bit uncomfy/stiff on circles when ridden. Vet came out and said he was 1/10 lame in hind right but because he is a VERY tense horse when ridden, work might help him. A month went and he seemed better and he even did a dressage comp. However, he then got funny on that leg again. Vet came out again and it had gone to 2/10 lame on a circle. They then suggested nerve blocking him.
He went in last week and had nerve blocking done and x-rays, diagnosis is PSD in hind legs (mainly the right hind). Vets suggesting they do the de-nerving operation on him but i'm really not sure.
I'm of course VERY shocked as he is only 6 years old and only been in work for under 6 months.
I have done LOADS of research and I just can not get my head around it. The operation cuts the nerves...but that doesnt rectify the problem does it? just stops the pain.
Also, if you look at Roger Meacocks website, he is very anti the operation. He stated that he believes PSD is an issue resulting from a primary problem elsewhere. He also thinks it's terrible that people even consider the operation.
I spoke to Sue Dyson at AHP to get her opinion. She said she finds it unusual he has been diagnosed with PSD without even having ultrasounds.
Does anyone have any experience on this? did you horse go through surgery? is it dreadful and upsetting? any thoughts on Roger Meacock? HELP!!
Do not know what to do!!
thanks
I have done SO much research and
He went in last week and had nerve blocking done and x-rays, diagnosis is PSD in hind legs (mainly the right hind). Vets suggesting they do the de-nerving operation on him but i'm really not sure.
I'm of course VERY shocked as he is only 6 years old and only been in work for under 6 months.
I have done LOADS of research and I just can not get my head around it. The operation cuts the nerves...but that doesnt rectify the problem does it? just stops the pain.
Also, if you look at Roger Meacocks website, he is very anti the operation. He stated that he believes PSD is an issue resulting from a primary problem elsewhere. He also thinks it's terrible that people even consider the operation.
I spoke to Sue Dyson at AHP to get her opinion. She said she finds it unusual he has been diagnosed with PSD without even having ultrasounds.
Does anyone have any experience on this? did you horse go through surgery? is it dreadful and upsetting? any thoughts on Roger Meacock? HELP!!
Do not know what to do!!
thanks
I have done SO much research and