Vet been to my mare

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The vet came this morning to see my mare who was slightly lame/not quite right when I rode her. The vet found evidence of changes happening in her fetlock - thinks sidebone, maybe ringbone too. Could be some arthritis setting in on that joint, she doesnt know
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She said that nerve blocks/x rays would tell us for sure, but suggested we could just try her on a 2 week course of Danillon first of all - and then when she has been off the powders for 48 hours have another look. So thats the plan. If not I will need to take her up to the vets so they can investigate properly.

Am really gutted to be honest and probably thinking the worst, that she wont come sound again. Obviously it goes without saying that if she cant ever be ridden she can just be a big fat pet for ever
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. She's a lovely old mare (she's not that old at 18 years - the one on the left of my siggie) and doesnt owe me anything. But I do love riding her so hope its fixable

Sorry, bit of a pointless post, but I know you all understand the need to share!
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Aww she looks lovely. Don't get too down about it at the moment. If it is arthritis, there are joint supplements that can make a big difference. I have a friend with a horse with the same sort of thing and she is on a joint thing that is much cheaper than the normal one that is used (can't remember what it is called) I can find out waht it is for you if you like. Anyway, she is perfectily fine, a wee bit slower to warm up and not a great deal of schooling in circles, but she is sound and hacking is no problem.

I think it is normal to have a wee panic when the vet has first been, you are probably a bit shocked by it. just see what the next 2 weeks go like and try not to think the worst
 
((((vibes)))) for your mare. I hope that the outcome is good and she comes sound.

Horrible when they have things go wrong, wish you lots of luck.
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I understand totally how you feel! I guess most of us either have or will have a similar story to tell!. Chances are she can be kept sound enough to hack, whatever! Try not to worry! (((vibes to your girlie))))
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate your support
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She is going to love it as she is in line for 2 feeds a day for the next week or so
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instead of no extra food. I bet she cottons onto this one within 1 nanosecond
 
I know exactly how you feel - my boy was 'just not right' and we went in for a lameness work. The vets after nerve blocks , x rays couldnt be sure with an MRI scan and said more than likely he has Navicular syndrome. I thought that was it, no more riding for me but he has had treatment (Tildren) and remedial farriering and am now working with a fab farrier who is trying to sort out my boys collapsed heels which we think is the reason for the navicular related pain. I was given the all clear to start very light walking work with him today.

There are so many options for treatment / help / pain relief for arthiritis that you will hopefully find all is not lost. I know its so hard to see the bright side but it helped me to think that all of us including horses all have the odd ache and pain particularly as we get older, sometimes they go, sometimes they need a bit of help to go but we still get on with our lives and my vet said a horse is never 100% sound all the time, but most of the time the little things dont get noticed but they cope fine. Fingers crossed its just a little thing and even if it is arthirtis then gentle hacking can be good for the it.

Sorry waffling now - just feeling your pain..... lots of vibes coming your way for your beautiful mare.
 
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