JustKickOn
Well-Known Member
Last July, my girl went lame after a one day event. Rested but Vet called a week later as lameness worsening. Lots of x rays, with diagnosis of a tiny hole and bruising to the right fore flexor tendon.
Few months of field rest as she is calmer out than in (panics when shut in the stable unless sedated), then eventually walking in hand for months, walking back under saddle and just lots of gentle work. Started back cantering under saddle late October and upped work load late November, both with vets and physio go ahead.
Spoke with the vet last week when she was out to do teeth and vaccinations and asked about getting back jumping. The answer was it depends on each horse, she is a sturdy and solid mare, but to take it very slow and gradually introduce pole work, raised poles and small x poles then to see how it goes.
Naturally, I am proceeding with a lot of caution and don't want to push anything. I am happy just having her as a hack and dressage horse, but I do miss the jumping slightly... I would also like to take her on fun rides if possible, but if doing something will compromise her health, I won't do it.
However, K was bought some sparkly plaiting bands for Xmas by her owner, and with recent schooling and lesson successes, we may be unleashing a real dressage diva...
So, what are your stories about your horses getting back to low level eventing (85cm max) having injured a fore limb tendon? Successful and not please.
Thank you
Few months of field rest as she is calmer out than in (panics when shut in the stable unless sedated), then eventually walking in hand for months, walking back under saddle and just lots of gentle work. Started back cantering under saddle late October and upped work load late November, both with vets and physio go ahead.
Spoke with the vet last week when she was out to do teeth and vaccinations and asked about getting back jumping. The answer was it depends on each horse, she is a sturdy and solid mare, but to take it very slow and gradually introduce pole work, raised poles and small x poles then to see how it goes.
Naturally, I am proceeding with a lot of caution and don't want to push anything. I am happy just having her as a hack and dressage horse, but I do miss the jumping slightly... I would also like to take her on fun rides if possible, but if doing something will compromise her health, I won't do it.
However, K was bought some sparkly plaiting bands for Xmas by her owner, and with recent schooling and lesson successes, we may be unleashing a real dressage diva...
So, what are your stories about your horses getting back to low level eventing (85cm max) having injured a fore limb tendon? Successful and not please.
Thank you