Sore Shins

[MillbrookSong]

Just wondering if anyone has had experiance of them.

Have consulted the vet and hes on bute for 4 days and having his shins clayed for 4 days and then after this is to have cool boots on after exercise but any other handy hints would be very welcome

Thank you

 

[teddyt]

It can occur from overtraining. Cold hosing would be a good idea as well as clay. When back in work avoid galloping for 3 weeks, then introduce faster canter/gallop in short spurts, gradually building up.

 

[seabiscuit]

As above, but am a bit against clay as believe that they heat the legs up after the initial 20 min of cooling, but each to their own! also can you get him to a spa? Does Venetia have one?

 

[TayloredEq]

second the spa.

Other option is a product called Back on Track. They do leg wraps, bandages, fibergee etc.

The product has a ceramic melded into the fabric which refelcts heat back into the body in the form of infra red. This then stimulates the blood flow which is required for healing. I have used these boots with success on arthritis, general aches and pains and also tendon problems. They give drug free pain relief.