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Post by lollypopmonk1 on May 4, 2016 8:09:54 GMT
I have recently bought a new pony who has a splint on her leg which is quite big does anybody know the best treatment for splints?
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Post by gillwales on May 4, 2016 13:54:10 GMT
there are lot of new treatments including magnetic boots. However there are things to take into account when doing so:
How old is the pony? how long has she had the splint? Is she sound? any idea if it was caused by a knock or kick
My old trainer Bill Froud used olive oil and massaged the splint every day and said that he managed to remove one on a show hunter within 6 months. Sometimes they are re-absorbed. Especially if a yungster.
good luck
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Post by lollypopmonk1 on May 4, 2016 14:40:24 GMT
hi, she is 7 coming 8 , not sure how long she has had it as ive just bought her. she is sound no lameless or anything like that. i have a magnetic boot which i put on her which i think may be helping, just wondering if there is anything else i thought maybe splintex?but they have to be out of work for 2 weeks :/
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Post by gillwales on May 4, 2016 15:25:29 GMT
if it is an established splint then there may not be a lot you can do about it, however I would be please to be proved wrong :0, is it on just one leg or 2 ? If I was you I would ask the previous owner if they could shed any light on it as any information might help you reduce it; the longer it has been there the more difficult I think you will find to move it or reduce it. I would give gentle massaging a go, use baby oil or olive oil; something mild, it certainly will not hurt and the improvement of blood circulation could well help, this method will allow you to continue working her, anything like Splintex it going to be caustic, alone the lines of an old fashioned blister and can cause discomfort; hence the 2 week break from work. I hope this is of help
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Post by catkin on May 4, 2016 15:41:40 GMT
Agree with gillwales. Also to add, I have removed/reduced v old large ones with red blister. But it is a painful experience, so time off required. Also magnetic boots can increase circulation ie. heat, so should be combined with a cold treatment too to reduce swellings e.g. hosing, ice boots, clay etc.
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