Tendon injury in both front legs, can she recover?

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My 17hh mare has an old tendon injury on her front leg that she has managed to re-injure and also has a new injury come up on the other leg. The vet has recommended box rest and 4 bute a day, but she is still extremely lame and is finding it really difficult as she can not rest either front leg as they are both so saw. She is going to go into the vets at the end of the week and have x-rays, scans etc to see what the damage is but was just wondering if she will be able to recover with 2 tendon injuries. I am really worried about her and don't want to loose her but want what is best for her.
 
Definatly go with what your vet says. Ask about on going treatment and how best to make her comfortable.

Mine has done her hind tendon sheath and seems happiest bandaged so my vet has advised she stays that way
 
That doesn't sound a happy situation for your ned smileyfaces but sometimes it's true what they say about the darkest hour being just before dawn. I've seen photos of neds in belly slings to rest their legs. I suppose a lot will depend on how tolerant a patient your girl is but they do learn to put up with the most amazing things. Got everything crossed for you - please let us know how she does {{{hugs}}} x
 
We had a polo pony who had torn a tendon in one front leg and in the other had pulled the tendon badly. Some how she managed to load on the lorry we got her home she was bandaged up, and was on box rest for ages. She would lay down alot was on bute and had to offer her water where she lay if she was too tired to stand. Any way she had heart bar shoes put on and with lots of TLC (I took an extended leave from work) to keep an eye on her all day. She is now out in the field completely sound and is a broodmare. The main thing is keep them interested in life don't let them depressed so they lose the will to live. It was a horse in my care not one of my own horses but she trusted me so I couldn't not help try to help her.

What my waffle above is supposed to say is that it can heal you just need time and patience. Best of luck and lots of healing vibes being sent to your girl.
 
Don't worry I am sure she will be fine, but it will take time! I used to ride and work with point to pointers/racehorses and if any ever ruptured a tendon, I used to cry because they were so very very lame. Time IS a great healer, so more than a month box rest as you have to think about their mental status and turned out after that time on their own or with another very quiet horse is better for them than standing in a stable. Lots of cold water treatment, we used to tie a hose pipe to the leg and let it run for 20 mins or so.
Six months in a field being really quiet will reap rewards!
Good luck
Anita
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