Tieback and Hobday Operations.....

[Holloa]

Hi all,

I know that this topic has come up quite a bit in this forum, but i was wondering if anyone is going to have, have done, thinking about it.... as i am in the stage of knowing my horse needs this, but not sure, would really appreciate any advice.

I'm scared that he'll lose his whinny
After care..... what needs to be done
How long before he can be turned out with the others
How long before he can be ridden
Pros and Cons

Any help most welcome! Thanks

 

[vicijp]

If you have a hobday he will definetly lose his whinny. Has a tie-back definetly been offered? Ask about a tie forward, you dont need a hobday, recopvery time is quicker and aftercare is easier.
The wound will need to be washed out daily, and liquid petroleum put on to aid healing (no open wound with tie forward). Staples will come out after about 10 days.
Havent had a tie back and hobday for ages, but think it was 6 weeks box rest. The head needs to be kept up for the first 3 weeks.
With a tie forward you can kick on as you please after the 3 weeks, tie back/hobday they come back into work after the 6 weeks.

 

[GreedyGuts]

Following a tieback horses should be fed of the floor to minimise the risk of food being inhaled. They are usually on box rest with hand walking for around 4-6 weeks. After this they can be gradually returned to work after endoscopy confirms that the hobday site has healed.

You could investigate laser surgery, which will have a similar effect to a hobday without the need for an external incision.

Tie forward are usually performed in horses that displace their soft palate. Presumably if a tieback/hobday has been suggested then yours is a roarer. In this case a tieforward is not likely to make a difference. Personally I don't like this procedure as it prevents the horse from fully extending it's neck, leading to difficulties grazing etc.

Hope that's some use.

 

[Holloa]

Thank you it has been helpful, i hadn't heard of a tie- forward before, and my vet didn't mention it. My boy does have a paralysed left side of the larynx, and i've been told is degerative, so as he's 12 i think its better to get it done now.
I will ask about the laser option.

Thanks

 

[Holloa]

My boy has been given the 3rd October as his operation date, i was told this morning, SO lots of nerves now. Not getting cold feet, but i realise there are risks involved.
He will have a tieback and hobday at the same time, asked about laser and that only happens when he's just having a hobday done.

Has anyone had it done and now on the road to recovery? Has it made a difference to your horse's work/life generally?

Thanks