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Getting an older horse back in shape correctly Moderators: luluwhit, gotothewhip, cindyt, crossspur, ForumAdmin Jump to page :	Last activity 2015-05-14 1:56 PM 5 replies, 2418 views View previous thread :: View next thread
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barrelracer335 Reg. Oct 2011	Posted 2015-05-14 9:39 AM Subject: Getting an older horse back in shape correctly
Regular Posts: 72 Location: Florida	My gelding has been off for 2 1/2 months now.. He was showing signs if having sore hocks and stifles so we took him to get checked and the vet said he had EPM, we treated for the EPM for 30 days and went back for a recheck said he didn't respond to the medicine so we sent blood into origin and he tested negative... We took him for a second opinion yesterday and he was sore in his hock, so we ended up injecting them. They said to give him three days off and put him back to work slowly, then bring him back in 21 days. So what do you do to get your older horses back in shape?
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JLBerry Reg. Jul 2013	Posted 2015-05-14 9:56 AM Subject: RE: Getting an older horse back in shape correctly
Elite Veteran Posts: 639 Location: God's country...aka TEXAS	Swimming. Its way easier on their joints and it builds up their lungs.
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SKM Reg. Dec 2003	Posted 2015-05-14 11:08 AM Subject: RE: Getting an older horse back in shape correctly
Saint Stacey	When you ride, do straight lines. Do a few circle type movements as possible.
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GLP Reg. Oct 2013	Posted 2015-05-14 11:11 AM Subject: RE: Getting an older horse back in shape correctly
I just read the headlines Posts: 4483	there are some really good books on rehabbing from injuries for horses. Try Amazon or those Horse book sites
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barrelracer335 Reg. Oct 2011	Posted 2015-05-14 1:12 PM Subject: RE: Getting an older horse back in shape correctly
Regular Posts: 72 Location: Florida	JLBerry - 2015-05-14 10:56 AM Swimming. Its way easier on their joints and it builds up their lungs. How long would you swim them for?
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JLBerry Reg. Jul 2013	Posted 2015-05-14 1:56 PM Subject: RE: Getting an older horse back in shape correctly
Elite Veteran Posts: 639 Location: God's country...aka TEXAS	barrelracer335 - 2015-05-14 1:12 PM JLBerry - 2015-05-14 10:56 AM Swimming. Its way easier on their joints and it builds up their lungs. How long would you swim them for? For a couple of weeks at least
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