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Post by teddydog on Jun 21, 2009 14:52:08 GMT
Our big horse has just put a tiny splint up. We dont know wether to laser it.
Anyone any tips? We need him for the RI in a month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by titch on Jun 21, 2009 16:14:30 GMT
A month my be too quick. No work on hard ground only in a school. Splintex can lose the coat. My vet said massage is good for them. Other than that consult your vet.
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Post by chuckle on Jun 21, 2009 17:22:24 GMT
would got dmso from the vet they put steroid in it put on every day dose not burn hair or skin like others we used. magnet boots good too
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Post by freya on Jun 21, 2009 17:47:14 GMT
A vet once advised us to use movelat anti inflammatory gel but dont bandage/boot over the splint when it is on. We have found it works well, especially if the splint is still 'active' and have used it on several of ours. The splint is still 'active' when the area is still sore to touch (if you gently press on the splint, your horse will normally lift leg up). There normally develops an initial swelling around the splint which is why they always start off bigger. When the soft swelling goes you are then left with the actual splint which forms a hard bony lump. The splint is generally active until the hard lump remains without any swelling. Whilst it is still active you can keep using the gel. There is sometimes lameness until the splint becomes inactive. No hard work and def no small circles as it will aggreviate the splint-as mentioned earlier no hard ground.
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Post by wizz30 on Jun 21, 2009 18:06:27 GMT
magnetic boots are brilliant, no work on hard ground a month isnt long but should be looking better by then!! good luck
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Post by victoria (highhill) on Jun 21, 2009 19:54:40 GMT
As dmso has steroid in it, would have thought you would have to be careful using it too close to the show in case of dope testing. Dont know what the withdrawl period would be??? it does work thou as does splintex:)
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Post by bmj on Jun 21, 2009 20:40:18 GMT
cider vinegar in feed. it destroys calcified bone.
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Post by derbys on Jun 21, 2009 20:49:54 GMT
How much cider vinegar do you put in their feed?
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Post by rja on Jun 21, 2009 21:21:21 GMT
Rub a fresh lemon over the splint twice a day may blister so be careful but definately reduced the splint on our mare, and then wear magnetic boots for schooling/hacking etc. Our splint has completely disapeared, so it does work.
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Post by budbucks on Jun 22, 2009 10:26:36 GMT
Magnetic boots are the best for splints forget the lotions ive tried them all !!!! you cant go wrong with the boots, use them night before shows to reduce the size of your splint, it will come up again when boots are off, but less in size each time. Good few months of strict use and the spint will look more lengthened and flat, also feed limestone for bone strengh gud luck x
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Post by ellieraga on Jun 29, 2009 11:49:51 GMT
I have heard the lemon works wonders too !!!!
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Post by kmg on Jun 29, 2009 11:58:30 GMT
Sorry to but in on this thread but my yearling has just thrown 2 HUGE splint, he is 1 this year and obviously not done any work so i dont know how hes got them, they are really warm and i have been hosing them down with water?
Do they usually dissapear if they develop this early? Also what is the best treatment, i willl try the lemons?
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Post by hunter on Jun 29, 2009 12:00:29 GMT
for gods sake leave them alone i promise you you will regret it if you dont they will go as he matures . if they get them before 4 then they wil disperse .
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Post by eskvalleystud on Jun 29, 2009 13:14:17 GMT
we had a youngster who got them at two from the terrible hard ground we had that summer, they didn't disappear with age either
my sisters Welsh cob came back from loan with one, it unfortnately had not had early treatment so was already hard when we got him back, tried magnetic boots on it but its still a nice massive splint and vet says will not change now as too late to really put anything on it - has anyone had any success using anything other than drastic action, to get rid of a splint that has already formed and well past the soft soar stage?
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Post by kma on Jun 30, 2009 11:56:06 GMT
splintex Gold will reduce the appearance of an old splint, may not get rid of completely but will def help, along with the aid of magnetc boots.
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Post by boots & saddles on Jul 11, 2009 9:14:15 GMT
magnetic boots Robinsons sell them they are also good for laminitis arthritis and a few other things too well worth the money. i am led to believe that splints will never go away unless they are removed in surgery, please can anyone confirm this, the magnetic boots will make it smaller for a period of time ie while your in the ring and boots will then have to be replaced or it will become large again.
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Post by ladyjane on Jul 13, 2009 9:58:35 GMT
Other than Splintex Gold and lemmons does anybody know of other products out there that have helped
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Post by sallyw on Jul 13, 2009 10:50:29 GMT
I have a Magnetopulse machine for sale. It has a leg wrap with it and is very good for all sorts of problems. Its in the for sale section. Otherwise lemons.
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Post by teddydog on Jul 13, 2009 11:33:41 GMT
Watch out used mag boots and he has sweated in them and blistered legs ohhhhhh a week before International!!!! Now putting on Aloe like mad. HORSES WHO WOULD HAVE THEM
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Post by lancs on Jul 13, 2009 12:00:36 GMT
Laser, we have now treated 3 splints and they have all completely disappeared, treating one now with huge splint, had 3 sessions and splint had begun to look smaller, thing is if it dosn't work there are no after effects, no loss of hair, etc.
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Post by boots & saddles on Jul 13, 2009 12:31:07 GMT
you do have to be careful leaving boots on too long as they can become sore underneath through sweating etc. magnetic boots can only be left on for a short time and working your way up to longer periods. but you must check under them at least once a day like you would check under a rug for sores etc.
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Post by diamondsapphire on Jul 15, 2009 22:42:01 GMT
I use Radiol BR bone embrocation and it always works for me - flattens the splint first and gradually disappears. Worth a try - smells though lol!
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Post by Milliesmum on Jul 15, 2009 22:48:30 GMT
LOL I used to use that stuff on an old mare I had who used to feel the hard ground - but if she could smell it when you went to catch her no way could you get anywhere near her!
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Post by eskvalleystud on Jul 16, 2009 19:01:31 GMT
we tried Radiol Bone embrocation and it burnt the skin! they do tend to sweat alot under magnetic boots, most likely due to the increase of bloodflow to that area, from personal experience they can't be left on for even a day and certainly not overnight, the leg just seemed to sweat excessively compaired to when we use turnout boots and a rub/sweat type of soar develops really quickly, I guess the best thing for splints is to try and prevent them in the first place since they are such swines to get rid of!!!
modified to add, I guess the best course of action is to act immediately, I had a show mare who threw a tiny but slightly noticeable one years ago, alarm bells rang vet, then referral to the Royal willy within days, her splint ended up being so tiny and unnoticeable that only having a good feel of her leg can you tell its there, I think with anything the quicker you act the better chance of a good result, good luck to all those trying to get rid of the blighters!
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Post by mystery66 on Jul 22, 2009 18:05:18 GMT
Hi Teddy Dog. There are details of Bioflow horse boots on the Charity Auction for Caroline. Please let me know if you would like to know more.
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Post by horsedeal on Jul 31, 2009 13:31:38 GMT
ii thought pressure bandaging was supposed to be good as it helps with the swelling and cold hosing the leg
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Post by drenrowstud on Aug 5, 2009 0:43:04 GMT
we just colt hose splints when they are forming and turn the horse out with wet leg we find the wind then chills the leg . we never bandage over splints anymore after doing one years ago and the pony ended up with white hairs on her leg . time dr green and rest are the best and cheapest healers , it can be annoying if you have a show to go to but its best just to chuck them in the field in the long run
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Post by sarah00000 on Aug 5, 2009 8:20:04 GMT
Oh no! My new young horse has just thrown a large splint on outside of foreleg. Strange place?
These splints plague us horsey folk!
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Post by Guestless on Aug 5, 2009 13:03:20 GMT
Rub a fresh lemon over the splint twice a day may blister so be careful but definately reduced the splint on our mare, and then wear magnetic boots for schooling/hacking etc. Our splint has completely disapeared, so it does work. I've bandaged a slice of lemon on one and changed it every other day - you can feel it very slightly now but you can't see it.
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Post by rubybintkrayaan on Aug 31, 2009 0:26:44 GMT
Goose Greese works wonders.
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