ITPersonnage
Well-Known Member
My TB mare has had windgalls for a while now (over 4 years) and normally this is not a problem, but in winter when stabled at night her fetlocks swell. They go down after work or mooching in the field but I don't stable bandage SHOOT ME WHAT A BAD OWNER because quite honestly I've not got the inclination...
So what is the feeling out there - is it actually worth it every night or am I going to hell or worse - is she going to suffer in any way because of my negligence ?
If it is worth it are stable chaps any use for this ? I thought the idea of bandages was to give some pressure around the leg to stop the buildup of fluid but stable chaps seem to me to be fitted too loose for that. Views please.
Also might it be worth the effort if I know that the weather means no turnout for a day or so, in which case obvioulsy the swelling doesn't go down (unless I manage to work her).
So what is the feeling out there - is it actually worth it every night or am I going to hell or worse - is she going to suffer in any way because of my negligence ?
If it is worth it are stable chaps any use for this ? I thought the idea of bandages was to give some pressure around the leg to stop the buildup of fluid but stable chaps seem to me to be fitted too loose for that. Views please.
Also might it be worth the effort if I know that the weather means no turnout for a day or so, in which case obvioulsy the swelling doesn't go down (unless I manage to work her).