[boots]

That's a shame. Some horses do well enough once the joint ossifies.

An old treatment that I know a few vets have done studies on, is the use of therapeutic ultrasound. Not diagnostic ultrasound. It gives some good results but is labor intensive and having access to a therapeutic ultrasound machine and someone who knows how to use it is the tough part. If you know a physical or occupational therapist who is also a fan of horses, you might luck out.

 

[Morgan.taylor]

That's a shame. Some horses do well enough once the joint ossifies.

An old treatment that I know a few vets have done studies on, is the use of therapeutic ultrasound. Not diagnostic ultrasound. It gives some good results but is labor intensive and having access to a therapeutic ultrasound machine and someone who knows how to use it is the tough part. If you know a physical or occupational therapist who is also a fan of horses, you might luck out.

Thank you! I think that is why she was comfortable prior to the stone, my thought is she knocked something loose causing this flare up. I wasn't there so only going off my teen nieces description makes it tough.
Unfortunately we are not close to any specialties so that might be a tough find but I will see if I can find anything.

 

[dustyk]

Rocker toes on her shoes over a frog support pad over dental impression material.
Engage the back half of her foot, cushion her landing, and ease her breakover.
If there is any chance of getting those x-rays go for it

 

[walkinthewalk]

Since the BIL is not willing to spend money on x-rays, he likely won’t pay for therapeutic ultrasound.

He probably also wouldn’t pay for a 6” X 9” red light therapy pad. It’s not that expensive but if you paid for it, you sure wouldn’t want to leave a $250-something therapy device at his farm.

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It would help with circulation and bring relief but not a magic bullet to make the calcium disappear.

All you can do is hope the farrier knows how to trim her correctly, the BIL will consent to trimming her every four weeks, and keep her on Previcox - if he will pay for that.

 

[Horse & Dog Mom]

@Morgan.taylor: I'm sorry to hear about Cali. If you're going to look further into therapeutic ultrasound, maybe check with any chiropractor's you might know. My Dr P has one in his office so he can support his patients.