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Open knees, how long to close?
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:43 am
by 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?
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:32 am
by Outermonvolia
I would recheck them at 28 months of age.
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:28 am
by 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.
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:29 pm
by Strategic Maneuver
Madelyn, what supplements are you referring to that would encourage knee closure. Thanks.
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:40 pm
by ArchDandy
OCD Pellets?
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:13 pm
by 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).