Fox07
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As title really, horse has one on fetlock (currently on bute and antibiotics) would you ride or not?
Would you ride a horse with an abscess?
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altia
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No I wouldn't as the horse is in pain. I would also poltice the abscess.
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Flame_
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Erm..... NO
damsel
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No as it is an infection and you could do more damage by riding and putting more pressure on it. Hopefully it won't take long to healx
jumpthemoon
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No!!! Definitely not! Hope it gets better soon
palomino_pony
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No way. If you have seen a horse with an abscess in its foot, they are in severe pain. I'm sure the pain is similar elsewhere. My TB had an abscess in her cheek - ouch! She was in major pain and took ages to get her from the field with a rope around her neck. Couldn't get headcollar anywhere near.
saskia295
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Absolutely not! Hope you have had the vet out? Hope it gets better soon.
Fox07
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Thanks, vet thought it would be ok!!! didnt think it was a good idea!
Cruiseonamiro
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Absolutely not!
Damnation
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No way. Horse is probibly lame. Poultice and box rest it. Or get vet out if you have not already done so. Do not under any circumstances ride or exercise the horse.
ClareHasler
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No, No, No! Needs poulticing as well as bute & antibiotics.
happy_talk
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No- horse may be lame, but lameness/pain masked by the bute.
Daffodil
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Damn silly question even to be asked. Of course not.
KautoStar1
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No definately not. Abscesses are a result of the 'poison' trying to escape the body and I would think aside from pain, the horse would feel pretty icky too.
Bute, poultice, rest, a pick of grass and lots of TLC should do the trick.
Bute, poultice, rest, a pick of grass and lots of TLC should do the trick.
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Donkeymad
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Thanks, vet thought it would be ok!!! didnt think it was a good idea!
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Slam his finger in a car door then tell him to operate.
I think not, poor thing. Hope it clears up soon.
Thanks, vet thought it would be ok!!! didnt think it was a good idea!
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Slam his finger in a car door then tell him to operate.
I think not, poor thing. Hope it clears up soon.
SouthWestWhippet
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Damn silly question even to be asked. Of course not.
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Oh WHAT a friendly forum
The OP did say she was asking because her VET had said it was ok and she thought it was odd. Very responsible of her IMO as many people would take their vet's word for it.
In answer to original question, I wouldn't not ride. Hope horse gets better soon
Damn silly question even to be asked. Of course not.
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Oh WHAT a friendly forum
The OP did say she was asking because her VET had said it was ok and she thought it was odd. Very responsible of her IMO as many people would take their vet's word for it.
In answer to original question, I wouldn't not ride. Hope horse gets better soon
spaniel
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Unless its drained, opened or burst....no.
michaelj
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The vet told you it would be ok?