Comments on: The Truth About Ringbone

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 09:35:54 +0000

Great information, Definitely a game changer in decision to purchase a horse. Thanks for the great article.

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 03:04:15 +0000

Thanks for writing this. It helped me understand the condition a lot better and didn’t know shockwave treatment could be used on this and also heat. Makes sense now I have read it.

By: vanessa

vanessa — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:21:49 +0000

hi my horse Flynn is due to have nerve blocks and x-rays on both legs front may I add.
he is constantly lame and tripping . and he is only 15
iv had Flynn since feb 2013 .
but imp petrified that this is going to be the end of his riding life and will have to retire him . as when I found him he has the manners of an angel . never bited kicks or anything else, the perfect pony everyone wants .
but I do believe he was given something before I brought him as his lameness was not noticeable .
im really scared as I no im being selfish in the respect that I don’t want to let him go as we are so very close .
his x-rays are due to be done on Wednesday so please if u can give me a glimmer of hope as my boy is amazing .
but it my head there is something telling me its not good ,
ness lewis

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:31:27 +0000

Hi there, my horse Amigo is 3 1/2 or 4 years old. We had found out be our farrier that he had ringbone and you can tell that its there. Amigo is lame but has his good days where he can run and play in the field with no limping. I was really hoping to be able to treat him so I could ride him more and I really dont want to put him down because he is such a great horse. I hope these treatments will work. 🙂 thanks

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 04:24:29 +0000

I have a horse that has pigeon toe he is 9yrs old and has become lame on his front left where the pigeon toe is more noticeable could this be ringbone

By: venetia

venetia — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:01:29 +0000

i have a foal of just 12 month old he has ring bone in 3 feet 2 backone front this horse has been trimmed no adverse running etc no feed only hay and carrots has he bin born with it

By: tracy

tracy — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:51:13 +0000

I have a horse lame right foot all jis blocked out nothing is showing specifically except something in foot goin for MRI.xrays show nothingDo you think this is ringbone?

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 10:53:11 +0000

Cheryl,
I too have a 2 yr old with high ringbone in his right hind. Have the treatments been successful to the point where you will be able to still use your horse in the future?

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:55:19 +0000

I have heard of alcohol being injected into the joint–this is a treatment meant to make the joint “fuse” faster, essentially destroying the cartilage in the joint to encourage the development of bone. Once the horse fuses, they are usually more comfortable and may be sound for light work.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:36:42 +0000

My 2yr old horse has been diagnosed with hight ringbone on his left rear pastern, we started the new treatment available to fuse the joint, he had his first injection of alcohol in the joint. Has anyone heard of this treatment?