Hi Dr.
I have been an avid follower of natural horse care protocol for 7 years and have had my own hobby farm for 6 years. We have a 100% natural horse ecosystem for 3 horses. My problem is that we have a 25 year old mare who had a bowed tendon about 8 years ago and we followed traditional methods of healing her (stall rest approx. 6 months and all the "usual stuff"). She has apparently re-bowed the same leg. I can't envision doing the same thing this time around. Is there a more natural way of dealing with the problem and still keeping her out 24/7 etc? She has been retired except for the odd ride. She's always been 100% sound even at this age.
What is the likelihood of her recovering at this stage? Your comments are appreciated,
K
I have been an avid follower of natural horse care protocol for 7 years and have had my own hobby farm for 6 years. We have a 100% natural horse ecosystem for 3 horses. My problem is that we have a 25 year old mare who had a bowed tendon about 8 years ago and we followed traditional methods of healing her (stall rest approx. 6 months and all the "usual stuff"). She has apparently re-bowed the same leg. I can't envision doing the same thing this time around. Is there a more natural way of dealing with the problem and still keeping her out 24/7 etc? She has been retired except for the odd ride. She's always been 100% sound even at this age.
What is the likelihood of her recovering at this stage? Your comments are appreciated,
K
Hi
K,
Leave
her out and have no fear, she'll still be able to defend herself, and she won't
"self-destruct" by any means. I've left horses with broken legs turned out just
like the tendon injuries and other problems and they heal better and faster
than any confinement technique out there. It's all in tune with the nature of
the horse.
Dr.
TT
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