12/02/2024
Herbie has been with us for some time as he has, like many horses, some low level lameness issues both behind and in front. Our main focus recently has been to address his navicular/coffin joint problems as he has intermittent lameness from these joints. We are very careful with the work we do, and we avoid lots of trotting on the roads or hard ground as this will inevitably aggravate these conditions. Herbie goes on quiet hacks, and he enjoys his schooling which strengthens him and keeps him supple and helps him to use and strengthen his back well. He also benefits from good quality long-reining.
We are thrilled that after 3 PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatments for this lovely cob, he has achieved soundness and is working so much more comfortably. It is always good to find something that works for each horse so that progress can occur. These treatments have been administered at the centre by a company led by Janet Hadfield called Advanced Biologics Research and Moorcroft is very glad that we have found this option for some of our lame horses.
When horses have a lameness in front it is very important to ensure that all hind leg joints and the sacro-iliac joint are taken great care of as a weakness behind that is not treated, will increase the pressure and concussion on both front feet, negating the treatment given there with disappointing results. In other words, at the centre, we have to look at the whole horse to achieve good results.
Our excellent skilful Vet Vasco Lopez MRCVS Equine Veterinary Performance Ltd - UK has helped us with many problems here at the centre in Slinfold. We are very pleased to have his help.
If you would like to find out more about PRP treatments, we are running a free event -An Introduction to PRP Treatments on the 11 November 2023. You can book your place with this link:
https://bit.ly/46dkOtQ
