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Splint
Jan 11, 2009 23:01:38 GMT
Post by gtr121 on Jan 11, 2009 23:01:38 GMT
My 4 yr old has just thrown a splint. Fairly large and rock hard. He is not lame. Not keen on getting vet out and paying him £75 to say box rest and bute. Has anyone got any good remedies please?
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Splint
Jan 12, 2009 19:12:41 GMT
Post by bemused on Jan 12, 2009 19:12:41 GMT
Box rest and splintex initially (3 days on 2 off). Fylde supply it. Shave off hair on splint to ensure splintex gets absorbed. Never heard of using bute - does this help?
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Splint
Jan 12, 2009 19:41:41 GMT
Post by hottoddy on Jan 12, 2009 19:41:41 GMT
splintex got rid of a massive one, one of my horses had as a youngster. Good stuff dont know if they are easier to get rid of if they are younger and so the bone is softer?? Didnt rest mine kept working and turning him out but not saying that was "correct". Worked for me though!
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Splint
Jan 12, 2009 20:37:58 GMT
Post by Bombay on Jan 12, 2009 20:37:58 GMT
Splintex gold from Fylde Saddlery and a magnetic boot usually works well.
You could also try lazer treatment.
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Splint
Jan 12, 2009 21:13:29 GMT
Post by chelle29 on Jan 12, 2009 21:13:29 GMT
i no it sounds daft but when a pony i had came back from loan with one i found an old remedy book that said to rub olive oil in it twice a day , i did and it went. alot cheaper than stuff on the market.
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Splint
Jan 14, 2009 12:14:47 GMT
Post by Trot-on on Jan 14, 2009 12:14:47 GMT
I just left my mares, when it came up... Rode he ron soft surfaces etc and its gradually gone down with no real problems.  |
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Splint
Jan 14, 2009 13:01:50 GMT
Post by welshcobs83 on Jan 14, 2009 13:01:50 GMT
i used splintex gold religiously and spent alot of time worrying about it, my mare then had a ligament problem so bought a magnetic wrap off ebay, hadnt thought about her splint for ages then the other day i felt and it has near enough gone and isnt visible, it was a whopper aswell.
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Splint
Jan 14, 2009 13:16:30 GMT
Post by welsh1 on Jan 14, 2009 13:16:30 GMT
Maybe an old myth but i used goose grease on my old d's splint! it went x
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Splint
Jan 16, 2009 15:15:20 GMT
Post by kirstysp on Jan 16, 2009 15:15:20 GMT
Goose fat works a treat, just rub it into the leg twice a day.
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Splint
Jan 16, 2009 17:39:57 GMT
Post by bemused on Jan 16, 2009 17:39:57 GMT
Friends(4yo) pony threw a splint 2 weeks ago, god knows how it got it - only turned out in manage for short periods due to freezing conditions. However when we noticed it it was still warm but hard - and quite big. Friend beside herself!! Used Splintex gold as per instructions on bottle (shaved off hair to ensure maximum absorbsion), also used magnetic boots and box rest. TODAY ALMOST DISAPPEARED. Can still feel it - but massive improvement. Friend Ecstatic!!
Can't really believe it myself - but we must have picked it up on the day it happened.
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