KER-Flex and EO-3 Help a Hunter Pony Return to the Show Ring

Subchondral bone cysts usually form during the development of the foal’s skeletal system. These fluid-filled cysts often occur at or near weight-bearing surfaces and interfere with the normally frictionless transfer of weight between long bones.

In addition to causing lameness in young horses and leading to osteoarthritis later in life, bone cysts can be challenging to treat. Jacquelyn Merrill’s 15-year-old German Riding Pony suffered from lameness problems caused by a bone cyst. “We were told by industry professionals and our vet that there was no way to treat a bone cyst,” Merrill explained.

Unable to leave her horse uncomfortable, she began doing her own research on bone cyst treatments. “In researching his unsoundness, I came across an informative article by Kentucky Equine Research. The article suggested two of the company’s supplements that could help, not with the cyst specifically, but with the areas surrounding it to allow for better blood flow and joint support,” shared Merrill.

After ordering KER-Flex® and EO-3™ and adding both into her pony’s ration, Merrill was pleased with the improvement. “Four weeks later, he competed in his first show in several years, and he did great. Out of an abundance of caution, I scheduled our vet to come out two weeks after the show to take radiographs to make sure the stress of showing didn’t make the cyst worse. To our surprise, the cyst had appeared to ‘fill in’ somewhat. The vet said he had never seen anything like it. I couldn’t be happier for my pony! I highly recommend Kentucky Equine Research’s amazing products.”