Re: RC: strangles

[Trishmare@aol.com]

Whitney, strangles is a serious challenge to a horse's immune system.  The 
good news is that when they successfully meet the challenge (i.e. recover) 
they will be immune from stangles for a long, long time.  The bad news is 
that the horse will need to conserve his resources to have the best hopes of 
successfully meeting this challenge.  Endurance training is out of the 
question, and I would not even pleasure ride him . . . for one thing, you are 
spreading the strangles around by doing so, and other horses could pick it up.
     Think of it this way, if you had the flu (even a mild case) would you 
feel like going jogging?  Looks like your horse has a little vacation coming.

<< Whitney Hanson wynasib@mindspring.com
 Yesterday, a horse at my barn was diognosed with strangles. My horse does 
not have it, at least not yet. I have not noticed any signs of him having the 
desease but then again I am no expert. My horse is turned out with the sick 
horse and drinks out of the same water bucket. Fortunately, my horse is 12 
years old and extremely fit and healthy. I think these traits will help him 
fight the sickness if he does get it. Well anyway, my question was, if my 
horse gets strangles should I keep (endurance) training him or should I just 
plesure ride him for a month or so? Maybe it would be best just to give him a 
month off. If you know the answer to my question or know anything about 
strangles please e-mail me. Thanks Again.
 
 Whitney Hanson
 (SE junior endurance rider) >>

Trish & King David
in green, green Michigan