Which suplements for windgalls?

[frazz_starlight]

My pony has windgalls, well... as of yesterday, and i was wondering what suplements i should feed him?
People said MSM, sulpher, cod liver oil?
Any ideas?
XxX

[Yann]

Might be worth sticking him on a joint supplement of some kind as a precaution or preventative for his joints, but it won't do anything for the windgalls themselves, they're there to stay. Lots of horses have them but they're rarely a problem.

[showjumper-zoe]

http://www.globalherbs.co.uk/horse/2004_pages/jointmusclehoof.htm#Windgall

[Palomino Mare]

hi,

personally i think if a horse has windgalls then its a good indication that it needs support i.e. tendon/fetlock boots.

my horses did have windgalls but then i got them boots and now they dont

[frazz_starlight]

Ok i will get a joint supplement tomorrow, and some fetlock boots!
Shall i feed cod liver oil aswell as a joint supplement?
xx

[frazz_starlight]

I was thinking of getting MSM and a herbal joint supplement, do you think this would be ok?
x

[Siogfinsceal]

Hi,
You will need something to help circulation to the lower extremeties (legs) and to help the lymphatic system (drainage). MSM will help as for herbs I think clivers will help too as its very good for the lymphatic system. It mixes v well with calendula (marigold) so if you can find them or a herbal supplement with them that will help

[showjumper-zoe]

hi,

personally i think if a horse has windgalls then its a good indication that it needs support i.e. tendon/fetlock boots.

my horses did have windgalls but then i got them boots and now they dont

Tendon & fetlock boots and brushing boots don't provide support, they just offer protection, wraps provide support and exercise bandages

Read tendon boot bit below lol
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m222/showjumper-2k6/booties.jpg

Maybe another factor helped your horses windgalls without you realising :)