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RE: [RC] Tying-up/what really happens? - Susan E. GarlinghouseTry this. Doesn't answer all of your questions, but might be a start. http://www.shady-acres.com/susan/tying-up.shtml Susan Garlinghouse, DVM, MS -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sluys Guys Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 4:40 AM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Tying-up/what really happens? I am trying to gain as much understanding of this syndrome as possible after two episodes a year apart. I have been able to get lots of information on how it happens but very little information about what actually happens to the muscles and the best way to rehab from it. The terms I find are "muscle damage" and "slow return to work". Both quite vague. So.... what actually happens to the muscles during/after a tie-up? Do they tear, melt, disintegrate or die? I know the cells are damaged but exactly how and do they regenerate? Is scar tissue formed? As far as "slow return to work" goes, does that mean 6 weeks, months? Would any supporting therapies like massage or acupuncture be helpful? Last year I did a CTR 3 months after Blue tied up. He seemed to do fine but there was a lot of hill climbing and I noticed that after the ride his muscles in his hindquarters seemed a little stringy feeling. It may have been more climbing than he was ready for at that time. I want to make sure that I condition him as best as I can this time before competing. I do have a CTR planned for the end of August with moderate terrain. I want to do everything I can to be sure he's ready. I plan on trying another endurance ride or 2 in the fall. I'll probably start with a 25 and if he's ok try a 50. Any help, suggestions, advise or scientific knowledge will be most appreciated. Thanks, Nancy Sluys "Happy trails to you, until we meet again!" (Roy Rogers & Dale Evans) _\/ O O ,--/ _ ___/ /\| Nancy & Bill Sluys ,;`( )__, ) ~ Westfield, NC // // '--; http://www.bobvillemusic.com ' \ | ============================================================ There must be a full understanding between the horse and rider for entry into the top competition brackets. There must be a confidence established that the desired position is attainable. There must be a caring for the horse, on the part of the owner, so as to not exceed the physical limits in the heat of competition. There must be a well planned training program that will result in the necessary equine attributes. ~ Bob Morris ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================ ============================================================ One of the great joys of being a pompous idiot is that you can do and think whatever you want. ~ Homer Safferwiffle ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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