Recent content by spjallen

Be careful of using bute so liberally. It will mask any serious injuries / conditions.

All great encouragement but I'd be careful about turning out too early as this could be counter productive depending on his injury and size of turnout area. I used seddolin which is a mild sedative before turning him out for the first time after such a long box rest. As you know it's the...

All great encouragement but I'd be careful about turning out too early as this could be counter productive defending on his injury and size of turnout area. I used seddolin which is a mild sedative before turning him out for the first time after such a long box rest. As you know it's the...

I also have a fairly hot horse, TB, on prolonged box rest - nearly three months now - the best thing I did was to keep another one in, in the stable next to him. Sure its hard work keeping another one in 24/7 but it is worth it in the long run.