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Post by flingndirt035 on Jun 19, 2011 6:30:45 GMT -5
I have a big 17 yr old icecapade boy. We were working out on our farm and my aunt noticed he was moving kind of funny. She told that he was retired without injury, but afterwatching him move, my aunt (who is a jockey and trainer) told me that his stifle had been cut while he was at the track and most likely ended his magnificent racing career.
Has anyone had any luck with treating a horse thats had his stifles cut?? Any information would be helpful. Thanks!
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Post by jenarby on Jun 19, 2011 11:41:38 GMT -5
You might want to PM hfhopper on this subject. I think she had her gelding done several years back and the surgery was quite a success.
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Post by flingndirt035 on Jun 22, 2011 2:35:34 GMT -5
Im not 100% sure that the stifle has been cut but you can feel where a piece of the stifle has been removed. And when he walks he slightly drags the rear right leg, most likely pointing to a stifle injury. My family trains and my aunt said he acts like he has locked the stifle before and that would definately throw a horse out of his career. He was gonig really strong then did poorly in his last two races. The trainer and former owner both swore he was retired without injury...I will pm hfhopper on the issue. Any input and advice is appreciated!!
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Post by laughalittle1 on Jun 22, 2011 13:50:39 GMT -5
I have to totally disagree about locking stifle, causing a horse defiantly to loose his career. Alot of TB's (they are kinda known for having weak stifles) have locking stifle issues and most of the time is a strength issue. Ive had 2 OTTB that had stifle issues that hill work and proper conditioning has kept the area strong and not locking. Including lots of turn out time.
I never had to cut the tendon, but have heard about quiet a few that have had and came through the procedure really well and back to work.
We have 1 standardbred that has stifle issues- and she gets worked every day and is on all night turnout.
As with the dragging toe.... have you looked into hip/ pelvic/ sacroiliac joint issues?
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