'Horse knee and ankle question'

Horse knee and ankle question

katie (71.192.96.27) -

Hi,

I resently got an emial about a couple of free TB racing fillies. One of them had a 'small chip in the knee', and the other had a 'flake in the ankle'. What does this mean? Is it perminent? How long does it take to heal? Thanks.

Comment #1 sammehpants from Canada -

I actually couldn't tell you what those terms mean, I have never heard of them, but I have to tell you, if the horses are free, the owners either don't believe that they will be 100% sound, even after they heal, or they don't think the horse is worth the vet bills.

If you have a vet, or can find a horse vets number, you can call them, and ask them what would be needed to fix these problems, they could probably tell you the approx cost that it will cost to have the problems fixed. My experience with free horses is that it's not worth it.

Now, if you don't plan on racing these horses, that's a different story, and it would be ok to take them, if you are willing to put in the money and the time to fix their problems.

But, I still say that the best course of action would be to ask a vet's opinion.

Comment #2 michael l. rife (205.188.116.206) -

I would like to know about "ocelets" on thorobred horses.

Comment #3 Lana Bennett (205.188.116.206) -

I have a 17 yo gldg that was on the track for quite sometime (turned barrel horse) and the lady that I bought him from told me that his ankles were fused. I have noticed him having some trouble getting around the barrels. Is there anything that can be done to make him more comfortable. Could you explain what this means. Tk You

Comment #4 LANA BENNETT from LOUISIANA -

I HAVE A 17YO GLDG THAT WAS ON THE TRACK FOR QUITE SOMETIME , TURNED BARREL HORSE, AND THE LADY THAT I BOUGHT HIM FROM TOLD ME THAT HIS ANKLES (front) WERE FUSED. I HAVE NOTICED HIM HAVING SOME TROUBLE GETTINT AROUNG THE BARRELS. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO MAKE HIM MORE COMFORTABLE. COULD YOU EXPLAIN THIS TO ME. TKS

Comment #5 Hossinator from Saskatchewan Canada -

I have a mare that left the track two years ago with a slab fracture. She is back in training and her left ankle is almost fused. Always a lil ouchy but she is done running. Riden most every day and can return to the track if she has to.

Comment #6 Julie Lor (66.204.28.222) -

What are knees-in called on a horse?

What are knees-out called on a horse?

What are knees-touching called on a horse?

Thanks!

Comment #7 Donna (74.209.54.170) -

I have a boarder that has a pony that 16 years old , and he was 3 he took off with the other horses and got in some barb wirer it looks like it tore the knee up pretty bad so she hasn't rode the horse at all, now she said he can do light riding . Is there anything the can help him like wrapping it before we ride? it looks like the knee is always swollen, it's bigger the the other knee. Please help. Thank you Donna

Comment #8 Angie (12.203.36.49) -

IF I WAS YOU IWOULD GET THE VET TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT BEFORE YOU DO ANY THING WITH HIM BECAUSE IF HE IS BEING RIDDEN AND THAT KLNEE GIVES OUT ON HIM IT WONT BE PRETTY AND IT COULD THE PONIES LIFE AND WHOEVER IS ON IT SO HAVE A VET COME LOOK AT IT AND HE WILL LET YOU HOW TO WRAP IT

Comment #9 a dENNIS (12.203.36.49) -

I JUST GOT A 6 YR OLD MARE THAT USE TO RACE AND I FOUND OUT SHE HAS A CHIP IN HER KNEE HOW DO I GO ABOUT HELPING HER AND WILL IT HURT HER TO BE RIDDEN

Comment #10 VICTOR (207.200.116.137) -

HI I HAVE A TWO YEAR OLD RACE HORSE . THAT HAS A CHIP ON HIS ANKLE . THE VET SAID TO PUT HIM UP FOR 90 DAYS BEFORE HE CAN GO OUT TO THE TRACK AGAIN . BUT I WANTED TO KNOW IF A HORSE CAN RECOVER FROM THIS IN 90 DAYS OR CAN HE EVER RECOVER.

Comment #11 shelly (74.40.236.134) -

I JUST RECIEVED A HORSE THAT IS ABOUT 27 YRS OLD AND SHE HAS SOME PROBLEMS WITH HER KNEE. SHE DOES NOT WANT TO PUT ANY WEIGHT ON HER RIGHT LEG AT ALL I HAVE HAD A FARRIER COME AND HE PUT SHOES ON HER FRONT FEET TO SEE IF THAT WOULD HELP HER BUT I THINK IT MIGHT BE SOMETHING FAR WORSE THAT JUST A SORE KNEE THE VET CAME AND TOOK XRAYS OF JUST HER FEET BUT NEVER THE KNEE AREA SHE SAID IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH HER KNEE

I ASKED HER IF SHE WAS SURE ABOUT THAT SINCE HER KNEE STAYS SWOLLEN AND SHE REFUSES TO STRAIGHTEN HER LEG.

IF THERE IS SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP ME PLEASE CALL ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITH A SOLUTION TO THIS MY NUMBER IS

(928)263-0738

THANK YOU..

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