Splints

[Mari]

My pony was fine Saturday night, had warm puffy front leg Sunday morning but wasn’t lame. Cold hosed & bute for 2 days. Teatime tonight not warm or puffy but I felt a small lump, think he’s throwing a splint. What do people recommend these days?

 

[Goldenstar]

Too choices ,continue hosing get a fortnights Bute from the vets Turn away and rest for twelve weeks .
or hosing Bute and shock wave therapy .

 

[Mari]

Thank you. Swelling & heat gone, just a small lump there now so rest it is.

 

[Hexx]

My youngster threw one pratting about in the field! He's had 9 weeks off so far - his field has been halved (so he couldn't have another hooley) and he is in at night rather than 24/7 turnout. I popped him on the lunge last night to see how sound he was and he looked OK, so he will get led out in-hand/long reined round the block for a couple of weeks and then back on board.

 

[ycbm]

My rules for splints, and all young horses kept on my hills seem to get them, is if the horse is sound ride and if not rest. I have never used bute.

 

[Red-1]

I do 6 weeks off, cold hose if hot, bring back into walk work once they are sound and the splint is cool (as long as 6 weeks have passed).