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| Posted: Thu Aug 6th, 2009 09:45 pm |
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suntrail G.O.G Community Member
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I have a 6 year old TWH who has developed a locking stifle problem. I have been exercising him, but would like to know if supplements would be beneficial and if so, what kind would I use ? It is not severe yet and I don't think he needs surgery.
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| Posted: Mon Aug 10th, 2009 02:27 pm |
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Brenda Im Pasture Boss 
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Have you read my online article regarding locking stifle? If not, I highly recommend it. As for supplements, you can't go wrong with Cetyl M products. (Also great products for people, cats, and dogs. . .) PB 
____________________ Always forgive your enemies. It's good for you - and really messes with their heads! |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11th, 2009 04:50 am |
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teddyspot G.O.G Community Member
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i am concerned because my 7yr old walker occasionally feels like he is tripping in back or a leg is giving out from under him for one step. this happens rarely and i hope i am being paranoid but my fear is it is locking stifle syndrome. Practically every horse i have ever been on has done this occasionally. this is his only symptom, I think. when i pick his right hind hoof he will sometimes try to lean on me to the point that i have to put his foot down because i am afraid he might fall on me. don't know what that is about......... I have been working him on hills,up, at an entergetic walk for probably 2 months now. do horses sometimes just trip or slightly collapse in back just in general. surely all the horses i have ridden couldn't have a stifle problem could they? what do ya'll think? susan
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11th, 2009 02:32 pm |
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gaitedfan G.O.G Community Member
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Sometimes when they hesitant to let you hold up one leg it's because they don't want to bear the extra weight on another leg. Try looking for the problem on his left side.
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11th, 2009 03:26 pm |
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suntrail G.O.G Community Member
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Yes, I have read your articles on locking stifles and I have been riding him up and down hills and exercising him for a month now, but it is not helping him much. I will try the supplement next. The vet had mentioned blistering them. Have you had any experience with that? Does it work and is it painful for the horse? Thanks, I appreciate any information you have on it.
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18th, 2009 10:58 pm |
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A Star in my Pocket G.O.G Community Member 
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I'm not a big fan of blistering. I've seen layers of skin come right off a leg. I'd try the Cetyl M. I've heard nothing but good about that stuff.
____________________ Listen! Or your tongue will make you deaf.--Cherokee Saying |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19th, 2009 12:10 am |
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suntrail G.O.G Community Member
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Thanks for the advice. I will try the Cetyl M products first.
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| Posted: Sun Jan 17th, 2010 03:53 am |
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AppyJo G.O.G Community Member 
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I had my horse blistered as he had bilateral stifle problems (but they did not lock, they clicked continuously) His was a genetic based problem worsened by time. Three of his siblings (out of five) all developed stifle problems over time. There was a huge improvement afterwards but it was still work work work to keep them in shape, though they did not click any more. The vet explained to me alot has to do with what product is used to do the blistering whith in this case was almond oil. The horse also needs to move as soon as possible (lots of walking) several times a day for at least a week. It didnt seem to cause my horse much pain to have the process done but he was kept on low doses of Bute for several days.
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