In a message dated 4/25/2006 2:32:27 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
guest-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
About 2
weeks ago she came up with swelling at the back of both her rear legs just
above and along sides of the fetlocks. She was not lame, and is not sore. No
flinch when palpated, and has no heat. The swelling/ fill is soft and does not
get better with stall rest/ or go away when exercised. I gave her a week off
from any riding. No change.
Sounds like a case of "wind puffs," Karen. If
you are not familiar with them, in most cases the wind puffs can be considered
"cosmetic" in effect.
Frank
Wind Puffs
Description/Symptoms:
Joint capsule distension
with firm swelling due to fluid will be noticeable in the fetlock area.
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Caused by:
Full training, followed by
abruptly stopping exercise.
