Elegant Stride

5-year-old Gelding

Veterinarian: Mario Tellez, DVM

HISTORY –

Elegant Stride, a 5-year-old gelding was diagnosed with OCD lesions on both hocks. He was unable to stay on the correct lead while cantering and often cross-fired in both directions. He also had noticeable swelling in his left hock. Surgery was not a viable option, so his owners sought alternative treatments to manage his condition.

DIAGNOSIS –

  • Significant OCD lesions in both hocks

TREATMENTS –

  • Elegant Stride received injections of Spryng™ with OsteoCushion™ Technology in both hocks. Post-injection, he was hand walked for 10 minutes daily for 14 days, followed by 10 minutes of trotting for an additional week. 

  • He also completed a full course of Adequan during this recovery period.

OUTCOME –

  • After the treatment, Elegant Stride became sound and successfully returned to training. 

  • His mobility significantly improved, and he no longer displayed any of the issues he had before the injections.

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