Then he started walking a bit strangely; slow, deliberate, careful. And a day after that his hind fetlock was a bit swollen. I wrapped his hind legs and the swelling went down.
But he was still walking strange. I decided to put him on stall rest and treat him as if he has a tendon injury. I don't think he has a tear; perhaps a slight pull. He is bearing weight and walking around.
He is trying to fake us out so he can come back into a pasture. Sorry buddy.
I also removed his trail boots. His soles can start hardening while he is in the stall. Sunday he spent much of the day in his run-out screaming at the world. Let me out!
My plan is one week of stall rest and then we'll evaluate his progress.
he has the sweetest face.
ReplyDeleteI hope that it's just a mild strain and clears up quickly.
Poor Jackson, and he was doing so much better !
ReplyDeletePoor fellow! Hope he feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard when they beg and/or demand. Stand your ground. You know that you're doing.
ReplyDeleteI hope he gets better with a little rest. That's always a good first line of defense.
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