Ringbone/sidebone advice please!

[0310Star]

Horse diagnosed with high ringbone, sidebones and DJD in right fore in January this year.
Managing well, she is sound and coing back to full work. after discussiong with vet 2 months ago we agreed she is better going back to her previous work load all the time she can handle it (she didn't cope being a happy hacker, so I decided I would rather her live her life to the full and not try to lengthen it with her being miserable)

Question is... How far do you go with your ringbone/sidebone horses? Have been asked to do a charity ride in August, 8 miles with jumps. I think she is up to it (obviously will work on her fitness until then to get her in tip top condition to do a ride that length) but will I be pushing it too far jumping her as well?

She LOVES to jump!! When jumps get put up in the school next to her field she hurrie's over the the fence and gets all excited, ears pricked etc! She hasn't jumped since September last year so obviosuly wont go mad but just want her to enjoy it!!


Please any advice and experience much appreciated

 

[ForeverBroke_]

Hi!

My horse had a very difficult problem with getting on top of his ringbone (Was high articular and bilateral) but he's now out hacking up to 2-3 hours (though he is admitedly a bit stiff the morning after, soon walks it off!) and he's coping fine Though, he's not allowed to jump anymore purely as he a) wasnt much fun to jump anyway and b) where the calcifcation sits on his joints jumping is largely just out of the question sadly!

I'm sure 8 miles would be fine provided she's fit/sound! Enjoy!

 

[Brummyrat]

Its entirely up to you and what you think but I'll let you know my experience. My Sec D was diagnosed with "slight" ringbone and sidebone years ago, probably 8 years now, due to jigjogging everywhere and having a typical welsh action. My vet at the time was old school, he'd been a trot up judge at Badminton for years so knew his horses. He gave me the plan then said "treat him like a normal horse" which is what I've done. He has pads in front and a bute every three days and now, aged 22, he still hacks, including the occasional gallop, schools at medium level, has the odd lesson and jumps. At first it was tempting to wrap him in cotton wool but like yours, he wants to be doing something so I kept reminding myself of what my vet said. Just watch the ground, if its soft like it is now then go for it, then have a rest day or two afterwards. Hope you do it and have a ball x

 

[mudmonkey17]

My horse diagnosed with ringbone in both fronts around 5 years ago aged 14. Since then have done everything from dressage to eventing. As long as we watch the ground and don't over do it he is great. Only has bute if ground really hard.
Had steroid injections 10 month ago and is doing really well on fronts. Decided that we are no longer going to jump but this is due to spavins in hocks