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Location: Muskogee, OK | cowgirl156 - 2015-02-22 9:53 AM I'd move on. To many out there 
This has definitely crossed my mind. I do really like him however and don't have that much money in trying to get him right....yet. I am willing to spend a little more money and time in trying to figure it out at this point. |
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Location: Muskogee, OK | mreklaw - 2015-02-22 11:46 AM If he blocked 80% on stifle that's probably where your issue is. Yes he still might be sore but if it's been injured for awhile you will have compensation soreness in other areas-hip, pelvic, lower back and hocks. I would also consider testing for EPM like Diane stated.
Absolutely...that's why we are going after the stifle. 80% is absolutely considered a diagnostic block..especially for a joint like the stifle that is so big and hard to truly block everything within it. |
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Location: Where its cold and hot | barrelracingchick16 - 2015-02-22 11:44 AM
readytorodeo - 2015-02-22 11:22 AM I would inject the stifle ligament. Also try the Ultra Oz . I can give you the reps name that I use.
As in a blister? That has been lower on my differential list but definitely still there. I've never seen him lock and both me and the veterinarians who have looked at him do not think he is, but its always a possibility that there is just ligament laxity there causing the lameness. Thanks for your input!
Had this problem with a youngster of mine early 4 yr old yr. wasn't lame per say but stiff. Looked a little off everywhere. X rayed everything, injected hocks, stifles, coffin joint, whorl bones, chiro, teeth, ulcers. Nothing made a significant difference. At one of his many lameness exams I was lunging him and he tripped one time in the hind end. Vet asked me if he always did that, I thought about it and sure enough he always tripped once within the first 5 min of me riding him. The vet thought his stifle was catching, blistered internally and the problem completely resolved itself within 6 months (had to blister twice). |
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Location: Texas | Have you blistered the stifle? |
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Location: Texas | I have had a lot of experience with stifles and have blisted one around 5 times to get him right. Blister is cheap to. Can you send me a video of him trotting around you
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Location: Muskogee, OK | mollibtexan - 2015-02-22 1:35 PM I have had a lot of experience with stifles and have blisted one around 5 times to get him right. Blister is cheap to. Can you send me a video of him trotting around you
This is a video I have soon after I first noticed he was off in September/October. It may be a little bit improved now but hopefully this can give you an idea. Sorry for the poor quality, it was taken with my phone.
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| I spent thousands I mean thousands + 4 vets and after2 years of suspected stifle problem it finally lameness came out to be pelvis vet recommended MRI but that would just cost another couple thousand and it still wouldn't have made her sound. Sold said filly as a 3 year old disclosing everything.....those people for some reason thought thy could make her sound they are still trying and she is still lame 2 years later. I'm glad I cut my losses even though she had so much potential still makes me sick.
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Location: In my own world | I had to have my mares strifles split. X-rays were always clean and injections did not help. Tried to blister but didn't work. I went to Oakridge and saw Dr. major. Stifle would catch only when walking down hill but it was doing some damage to a ligament in ther joint. Not her meniscus it was fine. I start riding her in circles next week. We've been doing straight lines only for a while now |
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Location: Muskogee, OK | Thanks everyone for sharing all of your experiences. I too worry that it is a pelvic issue that may not ever be able to be fixed. During his 2 year old year he slid out from under himself (rubber mats slid) while backing off of the trailer and ended up "dog sitting" before catching himself and standing back up. I've always wondered if he did something to himself then.
If I decide not to wait on OSU for further diagnostics I will be taking him to Oakridge, that is just the decision I am trying to make right now. Definitely helps hearing everyone elses experiences, appreciate you taking the time to read that novel of a history! |
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Location: Oklahoma | barrelracingchick16 - 2015-02-22 7:51 PM
Thanks everyone for sharing all of your experiences. I too worry that it is a pelvic issue that may not ever be able to be fixed. During his 2 year old year he slid out from under himself (rubber mats slid) while backing off of the trailer and ended up "dog sitting" before catching himself and standing back up. I've always wondered if he did something to himself then.
If I decide not to wait on OSU for further diagnostics I will be taking him to Oakridge, that is just the decision I am trying to make right now. Definitely helps hearing everyone elses experiences, appreciate you taking the time to read that novel of a history!
Does that mean that OSU isn't taking in new horses right now? Talking ahead of myself as I'm not sure that my vet won't be able to find my problem, but I was told that I may need to go to Stillwater for a more advanced diagnosis. |
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Location: Muskogee, OK | Longneck - 2015-02-22 8:26 PM barrelracingchick16 - 2015-02-22 7:51 PM Thanks everyone for sharing all of your experiences. I too worry that it is a pelvic issue that may not ever be able to be fixed. During his 2 year old year he slid out from under himself (rubber mats slid) while backing off of the trailer and ended up "dog sitting" before catching himself and standing back up. I've always wondered if he did something to himself then.
If I decide not to wait on OSU for further diagnostics I will be taking him to Oakridge, that is just the decision I am trying to make right now. Definitely helps hearing everyone elses experiences, appreciate you taking the time to read that novel of a history! Does that mean that OSU isn't taking in new horses right now? Talking ahead of myself as I'm not sure that my vet won't be able to find my problem, but I was told that I may need to go to Stillwater for a more advanced diagnosis.
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Location: Texas | Yes get him blistered. That's exactly how mine did. Is he a stud by chance? |
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