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Post by juleshp on Nov 13, 2016 18:01:19 GMT
Hi, our horses have had to be in all this week due to the wet weather, one has developed swollen hind legs and also has a tiny bit of swelling in his front legs (no heat in any) We walked him out yesterday and trotted him up - he was sound. He is only 9 and this has never happened before. He was ridden in walk today and a tiny bit of trot, the swelling has reduced but not gone away. It looks like they will be in until the fields dry up. I don't want to bandage but am thinking about getting some ice vibe or magnetic boots to see if it will help. Any advice before I call the vet? Thanks
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Post by judyh on Nov 14, 2016 6:38:46 GMT
More excercise, cold hosing. Have you cut the feed?
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Post by ponymum on Nov 17, 2016 12:35:57 GMT
I remember years ago a vet telling me Barley will make legs swell , so if you are feeding it , try knocking it off.
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Post by sjw87 on Nov 17, 2016 16:11:49 GMT
There are various stable boots on the market that provide similar support to bandages but quick and easy to use.
Make sure that he's on either a thick bed or rubber matting. Standing on cold, hard concrete won't help. Is his stable big enough to move round easily? Putting hay in more than one place can help increase movement. Make sure protein is reduced (less hard feed, hay instead of haylage) and that he's walked out/exercised as much as possible, at least twice a day.
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Post by gillwales on Nov 17, 2016 19:29:29 GMT
Make certain you have a thick bed with big banks, even if you have rubber matting. Lots of slow work rather than hard exercise. As others have said cold hose, however get a clean towel and rub dry, it will help with the circulation which is what you need to improve to reduce swelling. I also agree with sjw87, you need to have a good sized stable, make certain that you have all of his "wants" spreed around his box to encourage him to move about.
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Post by catkin on Dec 13, 2016 15:14:11 GMT
Good advice and definitely cut down the feed when they are standing in.
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Post by bugs on Dec 17, 2016 20:49:59 GMT
One of our friends horses has had similar this week. Completely sound, no heat but big swollen legs. She followed advice as above, cold hosing and gentle walks out and they improved in a couple of days. I have a premier equine magnetic leg wraps which I really rate as they wrap tightly like stable boots as well having the Magnets in. They never move an inch even when in for a while. I use them daily during the winter to support their legs and help aid circulation when standing in more as the fields are like swamps (but do hack them daily to keep them moving as well)
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