So confused (devastated). Please advise

[blackhorse37]

Hi All, i have posted in the last few weeks but now have a diagnosis of high articular ringbone in near hind. Im so confused as the vet not encouraging or even suggesting what can be done for him. He is under 1/10th lame- you really have to look to see even a slight dip of his pelvis and is not on bute. The vet said to keep him on box rest (hes already had 3wks and is going cranky!) surely its better for him to be moving? I have read through loads of relevant posts on here and it seems to be what others have been advised!
I asked vet about injecting the joint but she said she thinks it would be hard to get the needle in- i dont understand how this can have progressed so quick as a month ago he won dressage championship and had never had en=ven a hint of lameness. The vet said prognosis poor but i MIGHT be able to bring him back into light work in 6 mnths or so. Im devastated. Please, i really need your thoughts and experiences, im going to have a nervous breakdown! Thank you

 

[maletto]

If you doubt what your vet has said, I would advise getting a second opinion. You should also make sure that you understand your current vets reasoning for any of the issues you disagree with.

I have no experience of ringbone so can't offer any more support but really you should be trusting the professionals.

Maybe someone on here can recommend a good vet for a second opinion? where are you located?

 

[spaniel]

In my limited experience of articular high ringbone I am under the impression that box rest IS required and that the use of the joint injections can actually make things worse. RB in the pastern IS a more guarded prognosis than if it were lower down but I do know of a couple of cases where the horse came hacking sound after rest and painkillers (bute).

Have another chat with the vet so they can fully explain the reasoning behind the advise they have given.