Subject: [RC] Groin injury question -
horse not human
My 32 year old soul-mate did not come up for breakfast today. We
found her standing in the pasture unable/unwilling to move. I could find
no evidence of internal stress or illness or external injury.
Nothing. The only thing evident was that she refused to weight bear on
her right hind. With palpation at the stifle/gaskin area I could
stimulate guarding and obvious pain. I administered Bute, waited about
30 - 40 minutes and tried in vain to get her to walk. Let me just say
that she is in an area that we cannot access by truck/trailer due to 3 inches
of rain last night. So, I knew for treatment she would need to travel
about 1/8 mile in mud and muck, up some rises and through rocks to get to the
nearest area where we might be able to get a trailer.
So, after discussion with my Vet, we agreed to administer 10 cc of
Banamine about an hour after the Bute to see if we could relieve her pain
enough to get her moving. No luck.
So, the afternoon and evening passed with her not moving. We
transported food, water and hay as well as placed a large sun tent over her
for shade and basically spent our day minding her needs. Se is bright,
alert and involved but WILL NOT MOVE!
After a very busy day, our Vet arrived. We administered a heavy
dose of IV analgesic for pain relief and took an x-ray. She had to
return to the clinic for development but called to say that no fracture was
visible from the stifle up midway to the hip.
So now we are suspecting a groin injury.........and though I have seen
lots in my years of horse management, this is not an area where I have any
expertise. Again, we cannot move her. She would have to be
extradited by helicopter until we have 3-4 days of dry weather.
What I am looking for is anyone with any experience with adductor
strains/pulls who would be willing to share their personal experience.
Please feel free to email me privately at rainbowmeadowsranch@xxxxxxxxx
so we can keep the list uncluttered.
Karen Everhart MEd President Rainbow Meadows Rescue and
Retirement, Inc. www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com 620-725-3402
Owner/Operator Horse Calls - Equine Management Solutions Centered
Riding Instructor Distance Horse Conditioning and Training www.horsecalls.com 316-648-5082
