cundlegreen
Well-Known Member
After my mare's last run in an OI, I discovered swelling in the superficial flexors on both front legs. Certainly caused by pinching of the leg by her xc boots. Having looked at a closeup of her jumping, its her very good folding up of her front legs that is causing the problem. The boots are "nipping" her legs just below the knee joint. Fortunately, the swelling went down within three days and there was never any heat or soreness.She is only ever booted for XC jumping, and I think this may have saved her from real damage to the tendons. Does anybody have any ideas what I can use on her for this phase? I am thinking maybe polo bandages, as any type of boots will have the same effect. She has another Intermediate on Sat, and now she is doing the bigger tracks, it's very important to get the leg protection right.
To give you an idea of what is happening, here are photos of her jumping.
To give you an idea of what is happening, here are photos of her jumping.