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Post by sammyceeee on Sept 15, 2015 11:42:58 GMT
Hello, has anyone used this with success (or no success!) as I have a traditional with a huge ugly splint which is about 4/5 months old, and wondered whether it was worth trying this ?
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Post by kateanne0 on Sept 16, 2015 12:44:34 GMT
I used it on a 2year old splint after trying other options. It definitely works, but caused a massive scab on the pony's leg, which fell off and was raw. You could tell it stung when I put it on, as she used to see the bottle and run in the opposite direction. To be honest, I was completely sceptical about magnets, but they have worked for us. Splint is still there, but barely, but I use splintex either side of the splint before a class as it swells the area around it and smooths the lump out. Fylde saddlery recommended to do so. Appalled at the above - can't really believe what you are saying! You knowingly put something onto your horse, that you know hurts it, just so you can compete?
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Post by Tallyho on Oct 2, 2015 13:14:29 GMT
Splintex works to increase blood flow to the area - it's an irritant. Same as many of the home remedies e.g. lemon juice. If over used or applied too often or in over lapping strokes it causes irritation. Thats why the instructions have a cycle of treatment followed by a break. Results can be obtained quicker by not giving the break but you'll get irritation, stampy hooves and mardy horses. ONLY USE AS DIRECTED and it works.
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Post by bam on Oct 2, 2015 19:49:50 GMT
I used it on a 2year old splint after trying other options. It definitely works, but caused a massive scab on the pony's leg, which fell off and was raw. You could tell it stung when I put it on, as she used to see the bottle and run in the opposite direction. To be honest, I was completely sceptical about magnets, but they have worked for us. Splint is still there, but barely, but I use splintex either side of the splint before a class as it swells the area around it and smooths the lump out. Fylde saddlery recommended to do so. Appalled at the above - can't really believe what you are saying! You knowingly put something onto your horse, that you know hurts it, just so you can compete? That's better than selling it on cheap to any old home not knowing where they will end up?
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Post by penduk on Oct 3, 2015 7:18:45 GMT
Any old home might just be a fantastic home that is non competitive in beauty classes.
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Post by sammyceeee on Oct 5, 2015 15:02:54 GMT
I have bought it and we are on our second cycle. I have a very hairy thick skinned boy, and although there is a tiny bit of scurfing already happening, it is definitely not irritating him. Will stick to the directions and see how it goes!
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