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Post by GroganShowTeam on Mar 16, 2009 12:12:27 GMT
Has anyone ever used splintex gold? does it work? and do they loose hair?
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Post by JessicaT on Mar 16, 2009 12:23:25 GMT
i bought splintex gold, made the splint bigger and pony lost hair. after speaking to vet put it back in the cupboard. splints gone just using cold bandaging. Vet said is a very stron blistering product.
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Post by ladyjane on Mar 18, 2009 15:35:33 GMT
Any ideas for getting rid of splints, old and new ones?
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Post by sarah00000 on Mar 18, 2009 18:39:18 GMT
I used it and it didnt lose the hair, but didnt lose the splint either. Waste of money! I did used to know a very wise showing lady, that knew of something that got rid of them, plus capped hocks and all sorts.
She wouldnt tell me what it was though, as it came from America and wasnt legal here.
Brilliant stuff, got rid of a capped hock over night, that had already had 6 months of treatment/physio with no reduction in size at all. The vet was desperate to find out what was in the powder we used, mixed with vinegar, but I never found out!
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Post by fayeandash on Mar 19, 2009 10:43:23 GMT
we got some stuff off the vet for a capped hock that came from america, don't have a clue what it was called as the label was taken off, the vet came and did the first application then left us to do the rest, he came and checked every week to see how we were getting on and to check the skin for any abnormal reaction, they disappeared within weeks, not sure if it would work for splints, ask your vet if they know of anything
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Post by Mari on Mar 19, 2009 13:28:47 GMT
There is a similar product that is only available in america and austrilia for splint. You cant get in the UK as its not been approved over here! We got some from the vets and the sdame thing label taken off!! Its probably the same stuff!
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Post by JessicaT on Mar 19, 2009 15:56:59 GMT
iodine works for capped hocks.
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Post by shp on Mar 19, 2009 16:19:19 GMT
DO YOU THINK IT WOULD GET SWELLING DOWN ON A YOUNGSTERS KNEES
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Post by roseview on Mar 19, 2009 17:23:23 GMT
An old horseman in this area always swore by lemon on splints. He would bandage a slice over the splint.
I have varied this with using pure lemon juice on cotton wool, then bandaging it, mush easier.
Magnetic boots also seem to work well on new lumps/bumps.
For capped hocks I was recommended clay and vinegar, I passed some onto somebody else who also swore by it. Getting hold of the clay was easy here in Cornwall when it was mined here. An alternative that was suggested was using Aintree Plast.
Also good for splints, lumps and bumps is a cold laser.
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Post by hunter on Mar 19, 2009 18:10:36 GMT
shp dont use it on knees its a blister !! ,i suspect if its a youngster and has had no trauma its most probably the growth plates !!leave well alone ! you will open a whole different can of worms .
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Post by shp on Mar 19, 2009 18:23:37 GMT
THE YOUNGSTER HAS HAD SOME DAMAGE TO GROUTH PLATES LEAVING SWELLING ON THE INSIDE OF BOTH KNEES
ANY SUGESTIONS HUNTER?
THANKS
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Post by hunter on Mar 19, 2009 18:31:54 GMT
hi shp yes ive had lots of youngsters come to me with this problem you are better off leaving well alone , sometimes if the animal has been show as a baby then in order to get them in ''show'' condition they are fed too higher protien diet (so watch for that ) other wise they will come right bye themselves .x x good luck ( and dont worry !)
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Post by kirstysp on Mar 20, 2009 11:53:24 GMT
I used it and it didnt lose the hair, but didnt lose the splint either. Waste of money! I did used to know a very wise showing lady, that knew of something that got rid of them, plus capped hocks and all sorts. She wouldnt tell me what it was though, as it came from America and wasnt legal here. Brilliant stuff, got rid of a capped hock over night, that had already had 6 months of treatment/physio with no reduction in size at all. The vet was desperate to find out what was in the powder we used, mixed with vinegar, but I never found out! Ive used this stuff, it is a miracle worker!!! |
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Post by shp on Mar 20, 2009 12:00:17 GMT
what is it called and where do you get it from alos does any one know where i can hire a cold laser from
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Post by fayeandash on Mar 20, 2009 12:38:23 GMT
where abouts are you shp, a parent at Ashleigh's school lent us one as he has them for his greyhounds
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Post by cocoa on Mar 20, 2009 16:50:00 GMT
Ive used it and it and the splint (which I have to say was huge) went and we had no hair loss either.
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Post by Nessa on Mar 20, 2009 16:53:48 GMT
I used splintex silver on a large old splint and it got rid of it.  And no hair loss! |
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Post by shp on Mar 20, 2009 20:36:46 GMT
where abouts are you shp, a parent at Ashleigh's school lent us one as he has them for his greyhounds we are in south wales |
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Post by ally on Apr 1, 2009 19:10:36 GMT
I swear by splintex! Mine gets splints all the time! No hair loss and very large splint went completly!
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Post by smokeycott on Apr 2, 2009 21:35:46 GMT
used it , expensive , total waste of money !!!
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Post by c3rnunn0s on Oct 24, 2022 20:32:53 GMT
used it , expensive , total waste of money !!! I know this is an older thread, but it comes up very early in Google results so I figured I would step up to defend a product I have over 30 years of experience using. I've used splintex gold since the 80s without any complications. The stable I trained at used it and I stuck with it. I really like that it doesn't cause blistering or additional injury to the animal in order to treat the splint. It seems to be a relatively painless treatment. I also like that the ingredients are pharmaceutical grade where possible (I asked) and it has a pleasant smell. I've used it with some success on splints that had been unsuccessfully fired (after healing). Note that this is an off label use and it is not guaranteed to work on splints that have already been fired. If you are treating a fresh splint within the first 30 days of manifestation splintex SILVER should be used. The directions do have to be followed exactly. It also only has a maximum 2-year shelf life and has the expiration month and year stamped on the bottom. After 2 years it will lose potency. I only purchase directly from the manufacturer (Horse Systems INC) and they offer a no questions asked money back guarantee for the purchase price or replacement if there is ever an issue with a bottle purchased directly. It is one of those amazing products invented and produced by a small family owned company (father and daughter team). Who has |
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