Swollen Hocks

[Berry and Des]

I've just bought my old boy back into work after he was out on loan and done nothing during that time, he is 17 and is actng more like a two yearsold fly bucking and rearing when ever he sees a clear gallop! As we were on our way home today my friend noticed his hocks are quite swollen, and it has made me really paranoid. He is a big sterdy belgian warmblood that did alot of jumping in his younger years, there is a little heat in both but nothing for me to worry about and he is certainly not lame! just wondering if i should be worrying about anything or if there is anything i should get him? I think they have always been swollen they are all bone and massive anyway but the seed has been planted now and i would appreciate any advice?

 

[Spot_the_Risk]

Is there any heat in them, and have you done a flexion test? My 18 year old cob has been diagnosed with DJD in both hocks this summer, and sometimes has a hot spot on the lower inside of the joint. He is not on half a bute a day, Naf superflex, Devils Claw Flex and generally wears Bioflow boots for 36 out of 48 hours. He is sound and happy on all that lot!

 

[Berry and Des]

The heat is even in both of them very slight at the front! He is completley sound and acting like a 2 year old, but im just a little worried? they have always been big but now someone has mentioned tht they look bigger than they should do i worry, are they just general supplements you can buy in the store, he is alreay on glucosamine which is fantastic and there is a considerable amount of movement in his hocks than before he was on it?? x

 

[Spot_the_Risk]

I use the Devils Claw Flex as an anti inflammatory and pain reliever, may be worth feeding that too. Personally, I'd ring your vet and ask for some advice.

 

[Berry and Des]

Thankyou