robynandangel
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Horse slipped and fell last Wednesday trotted up sound straight after I turned out she came in slightly lame can weight bare no heat no swelling better than she was Wednesday but still lame have let her rest
Horse lame
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nagblagger
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What's the question?
robynandangel
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Anyone help me on what could be the issue her muscles are sore on the right compared to the left
nagblagger
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To give advice more information would be needed, what speed of slip, what was she doing, did she go right down, twist, do the splits etc., what leg is she lame on, lame at walk, resting leg, any heat or swelling, have you tried bute?
Although advice is given is it always advised if unsure to get a vet.
Although advice is given is it always advised if unsure to get a vet.
robynandangel
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She slipped in stable as she rushed in not very fast and fell on to left side and she's lame on her right leg I have buted her but she's just the same but slightly better in walk today no heat no swelling at all and can weight bare
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I think a vet would be needed in this case, too many what ifs
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AmyMay
Situation normal
Probably need the vet early next week.
PinkvSantaboots
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You need a vet.
ycbm
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Here I go again, sorry folks. Bute is a prescription only drug which you should not have given without being told to by your vet. If you don't stop the bute well before the vet visit, you might be masking symptoms which the vet needs to see.
If you really think she is in pain, and has to have some pain relief and can't ask the vet, then paracetamol is a non prescription drug.
A bunch of total strangers on a forum can't tell a new forum member what is wrong with their horse. You need a vet.
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Mynstrel
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Possibly a physio too.
PinkvSantaboots
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A Physio can't treat lame horses has to seen by a vet first.
Mynstrel
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Did I say instead of? I was just saying a physio may be required as well, speaking from experience.
PinkvSantaboots
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Thats if a vet recommends it normally whatever is wrong needs to be treated then you go down a physio route mainly for rehab reasons.
Thing is mentioning physio when someone has a lame horse can sometimes prompt them to get a physio first because it is a cheaper option which is not the right way.
PinkvSantaboots
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Another thing to consider is the op sounds young so you need to make sure you are giving the right advice.
Mrs. Jingle
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Agree
with this. The only advice being given should be consult your vet in these circumstances IMHO.Pearlsacarolsinger
Up in the clouds
Get the vet but don't be surprised if the advice is to rest her. She is likely to be bruised and bruising takes a while to heal.
robynandangel
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Update horse has improved sound work slight lame trot way better than she was last week is being box rested and walked in hand also putting arnica gel every day and have seen massive improvement
robynandangel
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I've just rested her by box rest and walk in hand and she's slowly getting there
AmyMay
Situation normal
robynandangel
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robynandangel
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Brusied muscle so keeping in for next few days see how she goes then turnout for week then bring back into work
robynandangel
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Bruised so few more days box rest then week turnout then slowly back into work
ycbm
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R&A of you press the Reply button at the bottom right of the post you are answering it will make it clear whose comments your responding to.
It's great news that your mare is only bruised, but I don't understand box rest for bruising, I'd prefer to have the horse moving if nothing is strained or torn. You should take your vet's advice, though, of course.
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It's great news that your mare is only bruised, but I don't understand box rest for bruising, I'd prefer to have the horse moving if nothing is strained or torn. You should take your vet's advice, though, of course.
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robynandangel
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Hi the fields are very wet and muddy they did say I could turn her out but don't want her slipping in field
SantaVera
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my horse has a similar injury, the vets advice was just rest for as long as it takes, maybe until next May, possible for him to come sound earlier. hes out in a small paddock.
SantaVera
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very wise
robynandangel
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robynandangel
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Thanks plus I've been using arnica gel morning and night and keeping her leg warm and I've seen fab results so letting her tell me when she's ready and happy
robynandangel
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robynandangel
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Update she's had physio out and she's feeling much better sound still wee bit sore but physio has said few days she should be fine so rest of the week off and weekend then see how she is next week couldn't be happier she's nearly right and feeling good