were developed in the 70's & 80's to ease the aches and pains of racehorses [and not the champs either, quite common for claimers]. It took another dozen years of work to make it tolerable for humans. Same for 'bute', which is used for humans now, but not often. Ivermectin, a wormer, is yet another case in point.

I believe you missed my point. Endorsing one particular treatment over another AS ONE BEING treated is fine. However, for each person circumstances can vary greatly due to the type of neuropathy[ies] one has, be it toxic, acquired, hereditary, or whatever. Particularly it is especially important to know which form of neuropathy is of particular issue should that condition be progressive.

I say this only in that I HAD a neurologist who did not recognize the symptoms of an auto-immune neuropathy, and that, if I had not sought treatment and diagnosis for it elsewhere, it could have had drastic consequences. It is very much each individual's judgement call about what treatment to use, and how to use, and use wisely.

By the way, while my 'appendages' are affected, my central body and head are not, and when I have ridden, the 'gyroscope of balance' works just fine. It's the lack of arm and leg strength that are a shortcoming-but there are horses out there that do not need such strength to ride or train or enjoy. -j

Interestingly the 'muscle memory' worked great!