Posted 2015-12-15 1:54 PM Subject: conditioning after a tendon injury
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My vet checked my mare that got a "curb" in sept and she said 1 more month of confinement and we will start back conditioning (at a walk). I was just wondering everyone else's experience in reconditioning after a tendon injury. I want to make sure I do it as safe and correct as possible.
Posted 2015-12-15 2:30 PM Subject: RE: conditioning after a tendon injury
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Posts: 883 Location: Southern Indiana
Well technically you should move the horse to a small pen and eventually full turnout before riding. 4 months stall rest is a long time. I didn't really have a reconditioning plan as far as riding goes. I just rode maybe once or twice a week mostly walking and some trotting, eventually moving up to lots of long trotting. Long trotting is the best was to re-strengthen the soft tissue. I would honestly give her 6 months before you even think about running again or even riding hard. More if you can. Time and patience are key.
conditioning after a tendon injury
