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My 3 and half year old filly has developed a rather unsightly splint on her near side fore. I have been applying tensolvet gel to the area. She is in at night and has between 6 and 8 hours turnout per day. What treatment options do I have? Also her stable is on a slight gradient. Will this have any effect on the splint? She is also slightly overweight (I am trying to get the weight off her).
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My new mare has a splint as previous horses, vet is not worried about it as it is not causing any problems.

I will however make sure the farrier makes sure her shoeing is balanced and she wears brushing boots, I suggest you speak to your vet and get their advice as they have seen your horse and can advice the way forward.
 
HGA-12 said:
My new mare has a splint as previous horses, vet is not worried about it as it is not causing any problems.

I will however make sure the farrier makes sure her shoeing is balanced and she wears brushing boots, I suggest you speak to your vet and get their advice as they have seen your horse and can advice the way forward.
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Does she need brushing boots on when she's turned out? Sorry for sounding thick, never had a pony qith a splint! I am going to call the vet out to give it the once over, she had her feet trimmed and balanced about a week ago. Any advice in the meantime?
 
probably knocked herself, I've had youngsters get splints and they disappeared after a few years. I currently have a mare that had splints on all of her legs as a 5 yo, shes now 12 and has perfectly clean legs!
 
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