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A horse at the yard (not mine) hurt his eye while out in the field last week and the vet had to come up to stitch his lower lid. He is allowed to go in the field and the owner has been lunging him. Would you ride or give him some time off?:confused:
 
I think I'd probably carry on riding/working them, but that's not least because my gang are such good doers and it's an ongoing struggle to keep their weights down to reduce any risk of laminitis.

I can't think of a practical reason for not continuing with work though. Why would you choose not to work the horse? If the stitches were on a leg, or on the body, I'd opt not to work in case the movement caused a pull in the injury and reduced its healing, but I can't see how that could happen on the face. Am I missing something?

Sarah
 
I'm afraid I would ride as well especially my cob as she has a leg injury ar the minute, sound as a pound but still a hole in her leg and she's gaining weight despite being turned out on no grass and a trickle net daily :(
 
Provided it hadn't affected his sight and the bridle wasn't near the sore area I'd ride him.
 
It would depend on the horse , his temperament and his schedule I am a time off giver even if it's a short time but it does not suit some horses.
Personally I don't think horses learn well if they are in pain even a little and it can make them resent work even it's not a physical issue.
 
I don't see any prob with him going out in the field, and work would depend on the temperament of horse. If it were my girl I wouldn't bother as she is the same if not ridden, but the TB I had before might have been better for a spin on the lunge each day. I didn't ride him when he had an eye infection though as that was quite sore and irritating for him.
 
He'd be having time off, healing.

This. I know what people are saying as it's not the affected area but slight things could affect how he feels and pain etc. And why rush it. Is it really important he gets worked for a few days ?
 
To be honest, it's up to the owner. It always surprises me how much time some people spend worrying / criticising what others do with their horses.

The owner knows her horse, has consulted the vet, it's up to her to decide.

I personally cant see a problem with doing bits with the horse after a couple of days rest if the wound appears to be healing well. She may have her reasons for keeping the horse in work. I know I would, and that goes far deeper than 'trying to keep the horse sane'
 
CBFan said:
To be honest, it's up to the owner. It always surprises me how much time some people spend worrying / criticising what others do with their horses.

The owner knows her horse, has consulted the vet, it's up to her to decide.

I personally cant see a problem with doing bits with the horse after a couple of days rest if the wound appears to be healing well. She may have her reasons for keeping the horse in work. I know I would, and that goes far deeper than 'trying to keep the horse sane'
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What she said.
 
CBFan said:
To be honest, it's up to the owner. It always surprises me how much time some people spend worrying / criticising what others do with their horses.

The owner knows her horse, has consulted the vet, it's up to her to decide.

I personally cant see a problem with doing bits with the horse after a couple of days rest if the wound appears to be healing well. She may have her reasons for keeping the horse in work. I know I would, and that goes far deeper than 'trying to keep the horse sane'
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this ^^
 
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