tnc
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Post by tnc on Oct 20, 2014 9:41:15 GMT
I have noticed my horse has developed slightly capped hocks, they are not huge but they are there and one is worse than the other. Does anybody have any tips on how to reduce the size of these please? As I'd like to get him out in the ring next year I could do without them ideally!! Many thanks :-)
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Post by ponymum on Oct 20, 2014 14:21:45 GMT
Try the clay that you put on and leave over night , cant remember the modern name! It used to be called Aintree plast!
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Post by jacksprat on Oct 20, 2014 18:06:08 GMT
omg ponymum you are taking me back.. i remember Aintree Plast, i also remember trying to scrub it off the day after, disgusting stuff.
if you after a quick fix, preparation h will take down capped hocks for showing, massage plenty in about 20 minutes before your class
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Post by gillwales on Oct 20, 2014 20:10:59 GMT
massage daily with baby or olive oil, it will soften the skin and help to reduce any swelling
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tnc
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Post by tnc on Oct 21, 2014 10:50:37 GMT
Thanks, I have googled Aintree Plast and can't find anything at the moment but will keep looking.
I will start massaging with olive oil from today and see if that helps! And have some pile cream on standby for next season.
I have been told about some sort of powder that is supposed to be very good for capped hocks/splints apparently, but it is only available from America/Austrailia has anybody heard of this or used it?
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Post by B_31 on Oct 21, 2014 13:53:39 GMT
Mine has capped hocks - both of them after slapping down on concrete [she slipped] no chips as i had them x-rayed.
She still has capped hocks 12 months later - i had physio done, pile cream, every potion you can think of, vet out
I refused to drain them for cosmetic reasons, as the risk of infection is too high.
If they are recently done - get the vet out for physio - this can be helped if done asap - i left it too late.
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Post by arrogorn on Oct 21, 2014 17:25:19 GMT
Shock wave treatment, or compagel from the Vet
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Post by bouncer on Oct 21, 2014 17:31:02 GMT
Try the clay that you put on and leave over night , cant remember the modern name! It used to be called Aintree plast! I think the modern version is Icetight
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Post by ponymum on Oct 21, 2014 19:55:19 GMT
There are 2 versions! But cant remember either name (due to my advancing years!!)
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Post by whip lass on Oct 22, 2014 7:33:32 GMT
fullers earth and vinegar made into paste and spread onto hocks ,works well on newly done hocks but don't really know if they are old how it would work. it is also good for any swellings or heat in legs and it is cheap !!
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