Prevention of Bowing and Reducing The Risk of Re-injury To Tendons
- Checking the Legs: especially after hard work, it is important to feel each leg for swelling and heat, and to palpate it for pain.
- Correct Trimming and Shoeing: a good farrier will trim the horse's feet correctly, preserving the pastern-hoof angle, and will properly support the horse’s heels.
- Bandaging: using properly applied exercise bandages can help prevent the overextension of the fetlock.
- Correct Conditioning: with a base of long, slow distance work, and a fitness schedule that is not increased too rapidly.
- Suspending Training: if any sign of heat, swelling, or pain is detected.
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