dangermouse
Well-Known Member
My horse had the operation in both hind legs seven weeks ago. He had nerve blocks, xrays and scans to reach diagnosis and referral for second opinion of the vet who did the surgery. He was on a programme of box rest with in-hand walking starting with 10 minutes and building up to 30 by the end of the 6 weeks. Vet then came to review him and said he could be turned out for couple of hours a day, sedated initially with view to building up to going out for couple of weeks before having physio and then starting ridden work.
He is now lame again and back on box rest, thought it was infection, but didn't respond to antibiotics so hoping he has just clonked himself in field. Will be reviewed in 10 days. I am not entirely sure that in his case op will have solved his problems, but decided to go for it incase insurance ran out and alternatives e.g. shockwave didn't work. Do think about what you want the horse to do after, won't be able to compete under FEI rules and may effect if you want to show, mine has currently got what looks like two curbs on hocks, don't think they will go down, so showing now ruled out.
Good luck with your decision.
He is now lame again and back on box rest, thought it was infection, but didn't respond to antibiotics so hoping he has just clonked himself in field. Will be reviewed in 10 days. I am not entirely sure that in his case op will have solved his problems, but decided to go for it incase insurance ran out and alternatives e.g. shockwave didn't work. Do think about what you want the horse to do after, won't be able to compete under FEI rules and may effect if you want to show, mine has currently got what looks like two curbs on hocks, don't think they will go down, so showing now ruled out.
Good luck with your decision.