Well there it was - clear as you like on the x-rays

Crazydancer said:
Oh I think I might have one or two! :)
This is from before the diagnosis, but to be honest this is how he is still when we go out. I gave him about 6 months off real work and he did a stint at the RDA just walking in hand during that time. Since then although I monitor his legs daily, he hasn't actually looked lame. Some days he has a swelling, so I wouldn't ride if he did, but I bought a 4 yr old mare last year and heck the amount of charging around the field they do!!
Changing his routine to 24/7 turnout made a huge difference for us, but obviously it's a very different diagnosis. I did as much research as I could, as it's not a common condition. I hope there is more out there for you, and you can find something that work for you. :) x

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Stunning boy - and what a big smile he has on his beautiful wee face!

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Polarskye, now you know what you are dealing with which makes life easier. My mare was diagnosed with navicular lasy year after an MRI scan. I was advised to change her routine and vet worked closely with farrier and I'm pleased to say she's doing great. :D

Good luck with your boy, sounds like you trust your vet and farrier which is half the battle, the other half is knowing your horse and quite clearly you do. :)
 
The Fuzzy Furry said:
Just thought of another 'plus' ;)
Many are rugging & worrying about theirs being out in the wet - yours is tucked up in the dry & not being a muddy donk :)
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Oh I thought about this today when I went up to the yard . . . I even had a quiet word with the Donkey about the merits of being in, warm and dry . . . and I actually think he was happier in than out today . . . it was foul. Hopefully, by the time he does go out the weather will have picked up (although being mindful of the mix of sunshine and rain we have had, I will still be careful about him being out for too long . . . can't be too careful).

Thanks again Fuzz.

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Tiffany said:
Polarskye, now you know what you are dealing with which makes life easier. My mare was diagnosed with navicular lasy year after an MRI scan. I was advised to change her routine and vet worked closely with farrier and I'm pleased to say she's doing great. :D

Good luck with your boy, sounds like you trust your vet and farrier which is half the battle, the other half is knowing your horse and quite clearly you do. :)
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Thank you Tiffany . . . always good to hear positive stories and very glad your girl is doing well.

I do trust my vet and my farrier . . . but I do need to trust Kali more . . . there have probably been times when I thought he was being awkward and he was actually sore . . . which makes me feel terrible.

Any-hoo . . . we now have a diagnosis and something we can work with . . . onwards and upwards :).

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Mine had the same kind of treatment shoe-wise that yours is to have. He also had adequan, tildren and HLA and was still lame after a year or more. I got him sound with a barefoot rehab and he has not had an unsound day since. In the 2 years since he came to me just before he was expected to be put to sleep, he has hunted, is a National show winner and regularly jumps.

If the regime that you are planning for him does not work, please research barefoot rehabs before you think of having to have him put to sleep.
 
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