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Bog and Bone Spavins affect the hock joint. Bog Spavins are an excess of fluid in the largest joint of the hock joint area. It is more commonly seen in younger horses, although it can occur at any age. The increase in fluid can be a result of a blow to the area, degeneration of bone or cartilage, or joint infection. Enlargement of the Hock area on the front and inside of the joint can be accompanied by various levels of lameness depending upon the cause of the condition.
Bone Spavins are a result of degeneration of bone in the small joints of the hock. More often seen in older horses it is a common cause of hind limb lameness. The Lameness can range from mild stiffness with toe dragging to quite severe

Equine Bowen Therapy and the treatment of Spavins

Following Veterinary referral Equine Bowen Therapy can be very useful in helping to free up stiff joints and release the muscles tensions involved in joint and Gait restrictions. Equine Bowen Therapy Helps stimulate and rebalance the systems to encourage the bodies own healing mechanisms. Muscles are released and soothed using Bowen simple procedures and body balancing abilities.

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