I owe so much to ArcEquine. Back in 2022, my lovely 18.1hh, 4 year old ISH, Sky, had just been started under saddle, and was enjoying a holiday at grass. He suffered a devastating field injury, resulting in an rupture to his near fore deep digital flexor tendon.
Whilst not a severe hole or tear, the tendon was clearly ruptured, with the scan showing a disorganised array of tendon fibres. The vet said the prognosis differed for each individual horse, his size would not help him – but his age/youth definitely would.
A friend at the yard recommended the ArcEquine unit as it had helped her horse through a number of injuries, including recovery from kissing spines surgery and muscular issues. I started the ArcEquine treatment programme as soon as Sky had been scanned and formerly diagnosed by the vet. He had to get through a 12 week period of box rest – a huge ordeal for such a big young horse, however he was an absolute saint throughout, and I used the ArcEquine daily, following the easy to follow, progressive programme.
We had the vet out to scan Sky’s tendon every 6 weeks, and it is safe to say the vet observed an unexpected degree of progress in the healing even after the first 6 weeks. This I fully attribute to the use of the ArcEquine unit, and following the recommended programme. He scanned clear and trotted up sound after 5 months – which was incredible and totally unexpected.
The horse has remained sound ever since, and he is in full work, as we train towards a career in showjumping and eventing. I still use the ARC once a week to aid Sky’s overall well being and soundness. It’s a superb device – and should be regarded as a member of your horse care team!