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| Discussion on Transporting Yearling with Contracted Tendons | |
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| Member: indigo |
Posted on Monday, Jun 29, 2015 - 11:12 pm: Hi Dr. O,I have a yearling pony that has over the past month developed started buckling over at the knee. It was extremely mild until she was hauled to a show this past weekend and stalled on concrete (with shavings, but probably still quite hard.) Now it has gotten worse and I need to get her home. Thus far she does not seem to have any pain, no swelling, no heat etc. She is not at all overweight. She can straighten her front legs and often does stand straight but at times she buckles forward. Her diet has been adjusted, she is being given Rejuvenaide and her exercise program was decreased and has now been halted. I need to transport her home, which is about a 12 hour drive. Is there anything I should do special to protect her legs? Would wrapping help give her support or is it better to haul her with nothing on her legs? Would banamine or bute be helpful for the ride? I'm attaching a very small picture taken last week so you can see the contracture. Thank you! 
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