Re: RC: tying up

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/21/99 6:26:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
meeks@palmnet.net writes:

<< pardon my ignorance, but what is tying up or stocking up?  Are they the
 same? >>

No, not the same.  Tying up involves disruption of muscle cells, and often 
(but not always) involves cramping.  It is a serious metabolic problem.

Stocking up is simply edema in the lower legs.  It occurs in horses that are 
standing around.  It can happen after a ride when the legs have undergone 
more concussion than they'd "like" or it can occur in sedentary horses simply 
confined to a stall.  It usually goes away with mild exercise.  In some cases 
it can be an indicator of other problems, but in many cases it is not a major 
cause for concern unless it is extreme  or does NOT go away promptly with 
mild exercise.

Heidi


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