[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:
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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.
