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Discussion on No more MSM or Flex-free???
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Vhascup
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Posted on Monday, Aug 11, 2003 - 12:54 pm:
I too, have been fighting problems hock issues in my Morgan gelding since he was 7 years old when arthritis was diagnosed, until now, age 19.
When he was first diagnosed, with x-rays, the vet suggested injecting the hock with hyalauronic acid and cortisone, and I did. There was marked improvement. He was then placed on a regime of IV Legend, frequency depending on his work and show schedule, Somestimes weekly for two or three weeks, othertimes monthly, or every 3 - 6 months depending on him. For the past 12 years, I have maintained that regime. Hock injections every 1 - 2 years followed with the IV Legend, and it has kept him sound and comfortable to the point where he is performing at 3rd level dressage. We now also add a small dose of MSM and aspirin daily that the vet suggested.
I tried numerous oral supplements, including Cosequin, and found they did not help, only wasted money. I also did not find Adequan to help either. Legend is the only thing that really has helped maintain him, and I think he's done remarkably well in his training progressing throughout the years from training level to 3rd level. Flying changes and passage are the only problem areas that would indicate he has hock problems. My trainer says regular exercise where he has to use his joints will also keep him sound. Less is not better, he feels, in this case. He needs to be kept moving, and correctly, to maintain his joint functioning. I hope this helps you.
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