Posted by Diana on March 29, 2003 at 11:34:54:
My horse... a 16.3h 8 year old Irish gelding was diagnosed yesterday with navicular disease. My vet told me to put him on bute and get him some heels! He does not believe in isoxiprin or anything else. I am unsure of what to do... I read about the heels being left longer and I will send this to my farrier tomorrow. My question though is... what kind of work do i put him back into and do i bring him back in gradually? or right back at it? Seems that everyone I ask here in England has a completely different opinion. (hard ground/soft ground/hacking no circles/ circles no hacking) This is my first horse and I am flying by the seat of my pants over here. Being a Canadian without an english accent, I am having trouble getting support (sorry I sound a little bitter... but there is a book awaiting publication on my London experiences!). I was hoping to get some counsel that I understand. The shoeing info I have read here has all been extremely clear to me and I will do it immediately. I am also interested in this Gallium Nitrate treatment... any negative effects or reactions/ responses from it? Thanks, Diana