What are treatment options for navicular?
Nonsurgical treatment of navicular syndrome consists of rest, hoof balance and corrective trimming/shoeing, and medical therapy, including administration of systemic antiinflammatories, hemorheologic medications, and intraarticular medications.
Can bad shoeing cause navicular?
Shoeing. Poor trimming, shoe selection, or inappropriate shoe attachment are well-known causes of lameness, and navicular disease is fairly common in the modern-day domesticated horse.
What is corrective shoeing?
Corrective shoeing is a big blanket term that seems to refer to anything more than just the basics of putting on a regular, flat shoe. “Corrective” implies that the farrier is changing something about the horse for the better, but it’s not all that common to actually “correct” the horse.
Can you barrel race a horse with navicular?
so you horse should be fine. my mare was 12-16 when i was using her for it all. as long as you keep her feet in good condition and make sure shes fully sound while your riding you shouldnt ahve a problem. just keep a close eye on her.
Is navicular reversible?
Unfortunately, changes to bone can’t be reversed and soft-tissue injuries to the bursa, cartilage and ligaments are difficult to resolve, so navicular can’t be cured.
What is remedial shoeing for horses?
Remedial farriery is an important part of the treatment of many lameness cases. Abnormal foot conformation, overgrowth or hoof distortion will increase the risk of injury to structures in the foot and higher up the leg. The success of remedial farriery requires a team effort between vet and farrier.
Should you ride a horse with navicular disease?
Just like people with osteoarthritis, horses with navicular disease who are sedentary grow stiff and their body functions deteriorate. Turn your horse out in a pasture or paddock all day every day, if possible, and limit his time in the stall. If he’s still sound enough to ride, try to do so only on soft footing.
Would you buy a horse with navicular disease?
“If you have bony changes to the navicular bone, evidence of chronic soft tissue damage, or spurs in that area and the horse is lame, that would make it hard to buy that horse for two reasons. No. 1, the horse won’t stay sound, and No. 2, the resale value of the horse will be affected.
Can a horse jump with navicular?
Can a horse with navicular be ridden? Depending on the severity of the disease, it is possible to ride a horse with navicular, as long as your vet okays it.