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"KC" had a flare up of Ring Bone (front left coronary band) after intense barrel racing in 2008. He was in semi-retirement and not racing seriously any more until
I needed him in 2010 as a back up horse... when he "kicked butt". He is just that awesome. See his coming out of retirement video:
http://www.youtube.com/user/cougarlou64#p/c/0943400E42E9E314/1/Dj_zniyrMUc
Low ringbone: The horse will have moderate lameness (grade 2-3), even in early cases, because of the closeness of the ringbone to the other structures in the hoof. When severe or very advanced, the bony growth will be able to be seen on the coronet.
NSAIDs: or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs help to alleviate the pain and reduce inflammation within and around the joints. Often NSAIDs make the horse comfortable enough to continue ridden work, which is good for the horse's overall health.
Joint injections: The pastern joint can be injected directly, typically with a form of corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid.
Prognosis for Ringbone
If the ringbone is close to a joint, the prognosis for the horse's continued athletic use is not as good as if the ringbone is not near a joint. Ringbone that is progressing rapidly has a poorer prognosis as well.
Horses that are not performing strenuous work, such as jumping or working at speed, will probably be usable for years to come. However, horses competing in intense sports may not be able to continue at their previous level, as their pastern joints are constantly stressed.
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