Open knees, how long to close?

[Blue feather]

After x-raying my 2yo fiilies knees, they were 50% closed. How long should it take from this point to become fully closed?

[Outermonvolia]

I would recheck them at 28 months of age.

[madelyn]

Most TB horses' knees close naturally by 30 months of age. This can possibly be accelerated through a moderate training regime and some feed supplements.

Warmbloods, incidentally, are a whole 'nother deal, and a WB's knees can still be open past 3 - so no jumping for the youngsters until they've been checked.

[Strategic Maneuver]

Madelyn, what supplements are you referring to that would encourage knee closure. Thanks.

[ArchDandy]

OCD Pellets?

[madelyn]

Yes, I think OCD pellets work. They have been a tremendous help on my 2 yo filly, along with the minor stress works as recommended by the MD shin program (1-2f breezes a few times a week).