Tendon Injury

[annabellerhianna]

So I've not long got my first horse (I'm only 18) and although Ive worked at a riding stables for 4 years and ridden for 6 its all a bit new to me. Ive had problems with him in the school bucking and such but he was fully vet checked not long ago and had his saddle checked and I noticed he had a lump just above the fetlock on his foreleg, he's not lame, its not painful when i touch it and its not hot. A friend who is much much more experienced than me had horses all her life said he had a swollen tendon and i should rest him for a week and cold hose him twice a day. Any other advice? And advice on how to cold hose effectively how long, just affected area/whole leg. Etc
Thanks,
xx

 

[Megalini_22]

Hey lovey,

Whilst H&H is a great place to share stories and ask advice, nothing is better when understanding a potential veterinary issue, than speaking to your vet. Especially if this is a first horse, you are yound and you are looking to gain experience.

We pay our vets so much money when they do come to see us and step out of their cars onto our yards, that I make sure I get all the value from my vet as possible. That means whenever I have a question about my mare, I call my vet and ask him.

Most vets will happily discuss your beasts symptoms conditions over the phone, and if they feel its necessary, they will come and see you. If not, they will tell you what to trial, what to keep an eye out for and exactly what you should be doing now.

Call your vet - get their input/expertise and then go from there lovely. Get in the habit of this now, and you'll be an exceptional owner.

Take care.
x

 

[Silmarillion]

Hey lovey,

Whilst H&H is a great place to share stories and ask advice, nothing is better when understanding a potential veterinary issue, than speaking to your vet. Especially if this is a first horse, you are yound and you are looking to gain experience.

We pay our vets so much money when they do come to see us and step out of their cars onto our yards, that I make sure I get all the value from my vet as possible. That means whenever I have a question about my mare, I call my vet and ask him.

Most vets will happily discuss your beasts symptoms conditions over the phone, and if they feel its necessary, they will come and see you. If not, they will tell you what to trial, what to keep an eye out for and exactly what you should be doing now.

Call your vet - get their input/expertise and then go from there lovely. Get in the habit of this now, and you'll be an exceptional owner.

Take care.
x

Couldn't have said it better myself! Except I must add, once your vet has a handle on the situation, feel free to post updates - especially if it's to let us know that your horse is ok

 

[annabellerhianna]

Thanks for your help I had already called the vet but he couldnt come out till today, he said it was nothing serious, he's not sure what the lump on is leg is but he's given me some anti inflamatory cream i think to treat it with but he's not worried about it, he may always have it. But he says i can start riding him again lightly. So everything is well again xxx