RE: [RC] back from tie-up - Susan E. Garlinghouse, DVM
A lot of it depends on the severity of the tie-up at the time,
whether it occurred early or late in the ride, how was the response to
treatment, (if any), what was the treatment (if any), and what her current
muscle enzyme levels are.
Susan Garlinghouse, DVM
From:
ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of sherman Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 11:58 AM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] back from tie-up
Okay,
I have a question about bringing a horse back from a tie-up, Shadow was not
being ridden for 8 weeks, but was doing her psychotic pacing for hours &
hours up & down the 100’ fence line (because she couldn’t stand having Tico
or Willy on our property), and then going for 3 mile hand-walks, which then
changed to being ridden those three miles at a walk and jog. So, she’d been
self exercising most of the time after the first couple of weeks then helped
out some by us.
Now
she’ll have 3 weeks of riding before the Patriot 50 that we’d like to do if
she’s ready. Her heart rates are good, she doesn’t seem to get tired or winded
going up long steep hills and really doesn’t “seem” any different than before
the tie-up. Are we unrealistic in thinking she actually could be ready for a 50
in a couple more weeks? Before the tie-up she’d done 2 50s, back to back, Fri
& Sat rides.
What
do you think, especially those of you who’ve had horses that have had a major
tie-up.
