Allykat
Well-Known Member
To sedate or not to sedate?
My TB has been on box rest pretty much since the end of January. He's been a fabulous patient until now. The summer field is now open and my horse is now distressed that he's not out with the others. I feel he will do more damage staying in than going out. There is a small paddock he can go in and time out will have to be short to start with and built up but would you sedate first or just see how it goes? Ideally I'm wanting to turn him away for as long as it takes. I've damaged myself in the meantime and in no hurry to get back on.... a right pair we are!
I will be talking to vets but just wanted to see what the general feeling is.
Thank you
My TB has been on box rest pretty much since the end of January. He's been a fabulous patient until now. The summer field is now open and my horse is now distressed that he's not out with the others. I feel he will do more damage staying in than going out. There is a small paddock he can go in and time out will have to be short to start with and built up but would you sedate first or just see how it goes? Ideally I'm wanting to turn him away for as long as it takes. I've damaged myself in the meantime and in no hurry to get back on.... a right pair we are!
I will be talking to vets but just wanted to see what the general feeling is.
Thank you