Bog Spavin

This is where part of the hock joint, normally the inside, becomes swollen due to excessive joint fluid being produced. The symptoms are often lameness as well as swelling, but not in all cases. This can be as a result of stress, of poor conformation, infection, degeneration or direct trauma. Naturally the horse will need rest, anti inflammatory drugs or corticosteroids, possible draining of the area or a lubricant put directly into the joint. It is essential that the underlying bog spavin is found.