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| Member: catrine |
Posted on Sunday, May 4, 2008 - 9:30 pm: Hi,My clients have a horse that their vet recommended was tied for a duration of over a month due to a lesion on her shoulder because she was worried the wound would not heal properly if the horse was to lie down. The poor horse ended up foundering, and they diagnosed a very slight rotation of only 2-3 degrees. This happened 8-9 months ago, and she is luckily doing great and is ready to be put back into work. She had a long period of stall rest, and has worked up to being turned out in a regular paddock. They are supposed to put her back into work now, but I'm concerned they won't give her sufficient time to build up her body again, and worried she will get re-injured. Their vet really hasn't given them any guidelines as to how to gradually increase her work, and there are two owners involved with different opinions. My only concern is the well-being of this wonderful horse, so I would be greatful if you could give me a protocol for this type of injury that I could pass on to them. Thank you 
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