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  Neat Freak
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | So he is off for a refresher in March. But, sometime while he was in pasture he popped a splint on a front cannon bone. I have only dealt with old ones. The vet felt this was not fresh, probably from hitting with the other foot. We have had a lot of ice this winter and he is so furry I never saw it while he was in pasture. I poke hard on it and he seems to want to move away from the pressure but might be because I am pushing on it so hard. I would love to hear of a remedy to at least shrink it down. It's quite unsigtly on a show horse. Any ideas?
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 A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | If its fresh give it time for the swelling to go down a little, sounds like its still a bit sore since he moves away from the pressure so must have poped it not to long ago, so stop poking mom,lol..
I have never seen them go completely away but with time the swelling should go down.
Edit because I reread your post and saw that the vet dont think its fresh, is the splint area thats poped is it soft if so then its fresh and if hard then its a old one thats just sore from hitting it like you said. But I cant think of anything that will make it go away completely, just time for it to go down, I have seen them where they were very noticeable and some that you could barley see.
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Neat Freak
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | Southtxponygirl - 2018-02-17 1:12 PM If its fresh give it time for the swelling to go down a little, sounds like its still a bit sore since he moves away from the pressure so must have poped it not to long ago, so stop poking mom,lol..
I have never seen them go completely away but with time the swelling should go down.
Edit because I reread your post and saw that the vet dont think its fresh, is the splint area thats poped is it soft if so then its fresh and if hard then its a old one thats just sore from hitting it like you said. But I cant think of anything that will make it go away completely, just time for it to go down, I have seen them where they were very noticeable and some that you could barley see.
I did some reading and I'm going to put some ice on it. My son's old ranch horse came with 2 splints. I think it was bad trimming, as he paddles bad in the front and guessing he interferred. His are so ugly. I hope I can get Audie's down a bit. |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | wyoming barrel racer - 2018-02-17 2:45 PM Southtxponygirl - 2018-02-17 1:12 PM If its fresh give it time for the swelling to go down a little, sounds like its still a bit sore since he moves away from the pressure so must have poped it not to long ago, so stop poking mom,lol..
I have never seen them go completely away but with time the swelling should go down.
Edit because I reread your post and saw that the vet dont think its fresh, is the splint area thats poped is it soft if so then its fresh and if hard then its a old one thats just sore from hitting it like you said. But I cant think of anything that will make it go away completely, just time for it to go down, I have seen them where they were very noticeable and some that you could barley see. I did some reading and I'm going to put some ice on it. My son's old ranch horse came with 2 splints. I think it was bad trimming, as he paddles bad in the front and guessing he interferred. His are so ugly. I hope I can get Audie's down a bit.
Back in the old days we would have the splints pin fired, but then it was pretty noticeable with the little dots of scaring.. |
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Neat Freak
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | I think I'm going to try Runners Relief too...
Indications for Runner's Relief Therapy
- Bowed Tendons
- Suspensory/ Check Ligaments
- Strains
- Sprains
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Muscle Tension
- Joints
- Hoof Growth
- Hairline/Splint Fractures
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Runner's Knee
- Hamstring Injuries
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Orthopedic Disorders
- Arthritis
- Eczema
- Rashes
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | wyoming barrel racer - 2018-02-17 3:04 PM I think I'm going to try Runners Relief too...
Indications for Runner's Relief Therapy
- Bowed Tendons
- Suspensory/ Check Ligaments
- Strains
- Sprains
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Muscle Tension
- Joints
- Hoof Growth
- Hairline/Splint Fractures
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Runner's Knee
- Hamstring Injuries
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Orthopedic Disorders
- Arthritis
- Eczema
- Rashes
I looked it up, looks like something that may do the trick.. Wondering if anybody on here has used it?  |
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 My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | I am sorry about the splint but I'm glad Audie's other issues have been given a thumbs up. Big ole pretty boy  |
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Neat Freak
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | Chandler's Mom - 2018-02-17 2:23 PM I am sorry about the splint but I'm glad Audie's other issues have been given a thumbs up. Big ole pretty boy
Thank you! He had a message first and she worked any kinks out. Very little tenderness over the loin, but we have been very slick and icy. Neck was great and that is where everything started last year. He drags his hind toes really bad and after having a farrier tell me I am doing everything right when trimming him, to keep at it, I feel better. Apparently it is just him. The vet also flexed him everywhere and looked him over and called him an under achiever  . So I will just continue to trim him and stop worrying about those rolled toes in back. I will admit, had he not been insured I would have had him put down last spring after the wobbler diagnosis. But insurance kept requiring more in depth evaluation. And thankfully it was proven to be a soft tissue injury instead. I would post a picture but he is muddy & hairy. I need a warm day to at least get that tail clean. |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | wyoming barrel racer - 2018-02-17 3:32 PM
Chandler's Mom - 2018-02-17 2:23 PM I am sorry about the splint but I'm glad Audie's other issues have been given a thumbs up. Big ole pretty boy
Sending good thoughts and prayers to Audie and you 
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | Southtxponygirl - 2018-02-17 2:54 PM
wyoming barrel racer - 2018-02-17 2:45 PM Southtxponygirl - 2018-02-17 1:12 PM If its fresh give it time for the swelling to go down a little, sounds like its still a bit sore since he moves away from the pressure so must have poped it not to long ago, so stop poking mom,lol..
I have never seen them go completely away but with time the swelling should go down.
Edit because I reread your post and saw that the vet dont think its fresh, is the splint area thats poped is it soft if so then its fresh and if hard then its a old one thats just sore from hitting it like you said. But I cant think of anything that will make it go away completely, just time for it to go down, I have seen them where they were very noticeable and some that you could barley see. I did some reading and I'm going to put some ice on it. My son's old ranch horse came with 2 splints. I think it was bad trimming, as he paddles bad in the front and guessing he interferred. His are so ugly. I hope I can get Audie's down a bit.
Wow, that’s going wayyy back! Lol. I remember seeing pin fired horses, too. |
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | Runner’s relief might help.
My mare had small ones on both front legs at one time and they are completely gone now. So, there is hope, lol. |
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Neat Freak
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | Nita - 2018-02-17 11:24 PMRunner’s relief might help. My mare had small ones on both front legs at one time and they are completely gone now. So, there is hope, lol. what did you do for them ?
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | wyoming barrel racer - 2018-02-18 9:38 AM
Nita - 2018-02-17 11:24 PMRunner’s relief might help. My mare had small ones on both front legs at one time and they are completely gone now. So, there is hope, lol. what did you do for them ?
Ice a couple times a day, when it first happened. Then, just rest. She did hers running barrels. She will really get down and work for me.
Once they were no longer sore to the touch, and I was riding again, I lightened up on the intensity of my training regimen. They went down some while I was still riding her, and then she got turned out for over a couple of years when I had a baby. They went away completely over time. |
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