Hippotherapy
my horse has hock arthritis. should i sell her? any exercises to help?
my thoroughbred mare has been limping the past two weeks. i called the vet and she came out and said she has hock arthritis and the bones needs to fuse. i really wish to compete in english showing or dressage. my vet was unsure if she would be able to do that. how long does fusing usually take? my vet told me to keep riding her. i dont know if i should sell her or not. i no she could be a great broodmare and produce lovely babies. while i am debating on selling her, is there any therapeutic exercises that would help keep her comfortable and begin the fusing process??? she is only 11 yrs old and she is my first horse. i would hate to sell her but i also can not afford to give her special medicine constantly. HELP
Public Comments
- well if you really cant afford it then find her a loving home that can, appologise for the other comment was my brother :@ lol
- If you love your horse you will sacrifice your ego on 'dressage'. If you don't understand this...DON'T say your friends are bad.
- DONT you dare sell her :O what a nasty idea if shes in pain/limping you have to exercise her take her in water my animals have had arthritis the best thing is to take it in water its good exercise too trust me it works ;) xbest wishes
