Birker2020
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For those who have followed my post recently and asked for an update once I had the x-ray results through.
Surprisingly the x-rays showed moderate to severe arthritis of the coffin joint. This joint was medicated 6 years ago so I am somewhat amazed that Bailey has gone this long on one steroid injection!
But having said that he went three years on one hock injection so he doesn't do too bad.
His fetlock joint showed no bone chip (thank God) but the sesamoid bone showed a degree of arthritic changes. However the vet said this was consistent with suspensory ligament injury. Vet coming back out to shock wave Tuesday morning so he will medicate his coffin joint at the same time, poor lad.
I've not asked him if this will mean an end to his jumping. This is what I bought him for all those years ago, but he doesn't owe me anything, I've had my fun with him I guess. I was hoping to reaffiliate him BS but may have to stick to BD instead and the occasional jumping on one day events (which Mum and Dad will be thrilled about as they hate me jumping him!!
I really wanted to do a 1.10m or 1.20m track just once so I could jump with the 'big boys' but it doesn't look like this is going to happen now. Really fancied doing this at the local clubs premier show as my ultimate 'goal' it would be soooo cool.
Surprisingly the x-rays showed moderate to severe arthritis of the coffin joint. This joint was medicated 6 years ago so I am somewhat amazed that Bailey has gone this long on one steroid injection!
But having said that he went three years on one hock injection so he doesn't do too bad.
His fetlock joint showed no bone chip (thank God) but the sesamoid bone showed a degree of arthritic changes. However the vet said this was consistent with suspensory ligament injury. Vet coming back out to shock wave Tuesday morning so he will medicate his coffin joint at the same time, poor lad.
I've not asked him if this will mean an end to his jumping. This is what I bought him for all those years ago, but he doesn't owe me anything, I've had my fun with him I guess. I was hoping to reaffiliate him BS but may have to stick to BD instead and the occasional jumping on one day events (which Mum and Dad will be thrilled about as they hate me jumping him!!
I really wanted to do a 1.10m or 1.20m track just once so I could jump with the 'big boys' but it doesn't look like this is going to happen now. Really fancied doing this at the local clubs premier show as my ultimate 'goal' it would be soooo cool.
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And i'm sure you'll find plenty to keep you both busy even if you don't jump as much any more.