So in addition to my horses stifle problem (see other thread), the bone scan found that he also had Arthritis in the articular facets on his back from T16 to T18. This is directly under where the saddle sits. He has had a very sore back for months now and has had intensive physio under sedation and regular sessions of physio and equine massage are ongoing. The vet thinks (or hopes) that the stifle problem was causing the back issues and that once it is resolved then the back soreness should disappear. However, it is also possible that the Arthritis is causing the back to be sore. If this turns out to be the case he will have injections into his back and hopefully this will mean that we can continue ridden work. Has anyone had experience of Arthritis in the back and how was is treated/managed? He will continue to have 3 monthly physio sessions and 3 monthly equine massage (so basically one treatment every 6 weeks). He will be well rugged in winter to keep his back warm and I am looking into any joint supplements which might help him. If and when he can return to work I will make sure he lifts through his back. So lots of long reining, pole work etc. He is only 14 so is very young to face retirement. I have owned him for 7 years and he is my whole world so I want to do anything and everything I can to help him.
06-01-2018, 01:03 PM
Arthritis in the articular facets T16 to T18
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