Please read for comprehension.
And I know of so many horses with SI issues because I am a trainer who sees lots and lots of horses, and I have also been an equine vet tech.
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Please read for comprehension.
And I know of so many horses with SI issues because I am a trainer who sees lots and lots of horses, and I have also been an equine vet tech.[/QUOTE]
LOL, sure…
Yup, here’s your problem. You need a better vet. If you have only been injecting locally, I can see why you think what you do…
Honestly, if you still have that horse you should get it ultrasound injected into the joint from 4 different angles, and you will see the difference.
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Yup, here’s your problem. You need a better vet. If you have only been injecting locally, I can see why you think what you do…
Honestly, if you still have that horse you should get it ultrasound injected into the joint from 4 different angles, and you will see the difference.[/QUOTE]
LOL, that is not the problem. You don’t understand the full picture. Years ago it was a trend to go in and inject the joint. Since then vets have learned that is does not help many horses. Guided by US or not. Now they have found that the joint itself is not usually effected, and if it is, there is little that can be done. If the joint is mildly effect, injections of the lig is giving the best results.
LOL, the fact that you believe that is why you think that horses can’t recover from SI injury to go on to dressage and jumping. That is simply not true. And since you say you have a horse with an (unresolved?) SI problem, it would be very wise of you to re-think your beliefs.
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LOL, the fact that you believe that is why you think that horses can’t recover from SI injury to go on to dressage and jumping. That is simply not true. And since you say you have a horse with an (unresolved?) SI problem, it would be very wise of you to re-think your beliefs.[/QUOTE]
Experience goes a long ways!
Thx LStevenson, I hope my horse will indeed be one of the success stories. My goals for him are training level dressage, I hope this will work. On monday I’ll be discussing a rehab exercise program with my vet.
Anyone with suggestions or can tell me what rehab work they did and how long, I’d love to hear it!
I totally understand you reservation davistina from some articles I read, I am definitely worried about it all and can see why some horses do not return to full use :(.
SI injections for horses
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I’m interested in other horse owners experiences with their horses recovery from SI joint injections. Like, how soon did you notice improvement? Was it a gradual improvement or one day everything was back to normal. How long was it from the date of the injections until there was a full recovery (and was there a full recovery)? What methods were used to get the horse back into condition? Any special considerations given due to the nature of the injury and treatment? Would the horse be sore for a while just from the injection procedure itself?
My horse just has injections in both left and right SI joints last Friday (April 23). After 10 months of a mystery ailment, I don’t want to get my hopes up (or down) with unreasonable expectations - your experiences will help me cope.[/QUOTE]
I have my mares SI injected annually. Her performance has improved drastically since I’ve begun this maintence. The recovery is similiar to joint injections. I hand walk for a couple days and then light turnout(if horse isn’t a runner), for 2-3 days and then back to light work for a couple more days then proceed back to your regular work. Unless your horse has been off for a long period of time then your work will have to be slower. Hope this helps.
Hi everyone im new to this forum and unfortunately cant upload a video of my mare walking. I believe she has a si problem . Her left hind leg is super stiff it almost looks like she reaching and plodding it down in each stride she takes. Very stiff in a canter. She is very cranky and reluctant to do anything. Weve had her a year now and shes always had this problem but ive never seemed to be able to get answers from the drs and chiropractor
ive just been researching on line and trying to find a video of a horse that moves like her but i cant find any. If anyone has some experience in this dept potentially si. I would love to be able to show a video somehow to see what you think. Thanks for any advice
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