Splints..... How do you reduce them?

LoveSUNNY · 10-30-2009, 01:11 PM

Hello,
My horse has popped two splints, one on the outside of each leg. I have had two vets verify they are splints. The vets said that you can reduce the size of splints and that theres several ways to do it. Has anyone had any success reducing the size of splints on their horses? If so please share your methods!

Thank you!

ChasnCans · 10-30-2009, 02:27 PM

You can get them removed. That would best the best option.

Horselady44 · 10-30-2009, 02:28 PM

I agree...I would just get them removed

dacdavis · 10-30-2009, 02:39 PM

I had a gelding who popped a splint on both front legs, inside vs outside, at different times. Rest and hosing with cold water was all I did. They became about half the original size, hardened up and were like a calcium deposit. I didnt have them removed, and they never caused any soundness issues, but were always there as a blemish.

doreen

EquineAlberta · 10-30-2009, 02:51 PM

Splints are usually only removed if they are broken....not usually when the horse has simply "popped" a splint.

Removing the splint bone has its share of risks.

I usually don't worry about the splint if it is only ugly. If it is making the horse sore, than bute, cold hosing and wrapping can help.

karen

kanoo32 · 10-30-2009, 03:27 PM

You can reduce a splint by cold hosing and rest, or freeze firing and rest, or blistering and rest......I only remove a splint bone if it is fractured and then only if it is impinging on the suspensory ligament....... Personally, I like freeze firing splints, then that particular splint never comes back again.....with the other methods, the splint can become active again with work......I only like to work on something one time....I don't care for repeat offenders!!

Carri · 10-31-2009, 05:20 AM

Opie popped a splint about 6 months ago, it is barely noticeable now. I cold hosed incessantly when it happened, for days (I think about 10 days) and then once there was no longer any heat or soreness, the vet gave me some DMSO w steroids in it to paint on every few days. It really reduced it.

Sirita_88 · 10-31-2009, 08:59 AM

My horse got a small splint because he was being an idiot and hit himself.

I used an alternation of DMSO and Mineral Ice. I Believe it was Mineral ice during the day (outside), DMSO at night (stall). It went away quickly. BUT you HAVE to make sure you get all of the oitment off before you apply the other because it will eat them up.

Mac · 10-31-2009, 12:33 PM

I have not dealt with splints myself, but here are some sites with some information. Your best bet is to discuss this situation with your vet.

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/...cts/89-093.htm

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horse...370/48104.html

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10-30-2009, 01:11 PM
LoveSUNNY Halter broke Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 55	Splints..... How do you reduce them? Hello, My horse has popped two splints, one on the outside of each leg. I have had two vets verify they are splints. The vets said that you can reduce the size of splints and that theres several ways to do it. Has anyone had any success reducing the size of splints on their horses? If so please share your methods! Thank you!

10-30-2009, 02:27 PM
ChasnCans Started Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KS Posts: 2,012	You can get them removed. That would best the best option. __________________ In memory of baby Mayln Marie Loyd. While he may knock over a barrel he will never* break my heart

10-30-2009, 02:28 PM
Horselady44 Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 2,437	I agree...I would just get them removed __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!

10-30-2009, 02:39 PM
dacdavis Newborn Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 17	splints I had a gelding who popped a splint on both front legs, inside vs outside, at different times. Rest and hosing with cold water was all I did. They became about half the original size, hardened up and were like a calcium deposit. I didnt have them removed, and they never caused any soundness issues, but were always there as a blemish. doreen

10-30-2009, 02:51 PM
EquineAlberta Kid Safe Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,015	Splints are usually only removed if they are broken....not usually when the horse has simply "popped" a splint. Removing the splint bone has its share of risks. I usually don't worry about the splint if it is only ugly. If it is making the horse sore, than bute, cold hosing and wrapping can help. karen __________________ New Hillside Website The Art of Praise

10-30-2009, 03:27 PM
kanoo32 Seasoned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 4,517	You can reduce a splint by cold hosing and rest, or freeze firing and rest, or blistering and rest......I only remove a splint bone if it is fractured and then only if it is impinging on the suspensory ligament....... Personally, I like freeze firing splints, then that particular splint never comes back again.....with the other methods, the splint can become active again with work......I only like to work on something one time....I don't care for repeat offenders!! __________________ "Animals are such agreeable friends--they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms..." --George Eliot In Loving Memory of Spikey...My Best Friend...I Miss You RIP 1988-2009

10-31-2009, 05:20 AM
Carri Pasture Pet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 13,660	Opie popped a splint about 6 months ago, it is barely noticeable now. I cold hosed incessantly when it happened, for days (I think about 10 days) and then once there was no longer any heat or soreness, the vet gave me some DMSO w steroids in it to paint on every few days. It really reduced it.

10-31-2009, 08:59 AM
Sirita_88 Started Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Posts: 2,423	My horse got a small splint because he was being an idiot and hit himself. I used an alternation of DMSO and Mineral Ice. I Believe it was Mineral ice during the day (outside), DMSO at night (stall). It went away quickly. BUT you HAVE to make sure you get all of the oitment off before you apply the other because it will eat them up.

10-31-2009, 12:33 PM
Mac Newborn Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18	I have not dealt with splints myself, but here are some sites with some information. Your best bet is to discuss this situation with your vet. http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/...cts/89-093.htm http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horse...370/48104.html