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My horse hind leg is swelling after exercise. What can I do?

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If you cannot have a vet see your horse, ice the horse's legs once they start to swell. That should ease the swelling so it can heal faster.

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How do I treat a ligament strain?

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Wrap the injury in a sticky Ace bandage, and let the horse rest. It may take time, but you don't want to end up hurting the horse even more.

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Is cider vinegar and salt a good treatment for a horse who is not walking around very well?

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No. Your best bet is to talk to your vet and farrier to see if the horse is lame or has an abscess in his/her hoof. It's best to be proactive when it comes to potential lameness.

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How do I breed a horse?

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This question is irrelevant to this topic. I suggest you look at this article on breeding instead of lameness.

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When it says aspirin, is that over the counter aspirin?

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Use a Smartpak one, because the over the counter aspirin is made for humans. You would have to give the horse a lot of pills to make up the correct amount.

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How do I cure lameness in a horse if it's been lame since it was a foal?

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Speak to your vet. If your horse has been lame since being a foal, it definitely has an issue.

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Is there anything I could give my horse in the meantime while she's recovering from a lame hind leg?

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Try icing her leg and giving her some Bute. If a few days go by and she is not getting better, of if she's getting worse, call the vet.

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How do I treat a jumping pony's lame and stiff back leg?

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It would be best to have your vet take a look at your pony's leg to make sure it is fully taken care of and treated properly.

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How do I treat lameness in a horse if they've had it since they were a foal?

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It would be best if you ask the vet to take a look. The best thing to do right now is to just let your horse rest. If you keep her active then that will only hurt the situation not help it. Your horse could have had an infection when he/she was born that escalated over a period of time causing lameness.

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I'm worried my horse may have pulled a muscle while running through the pasture. What can I do for her?

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Try massaging the area, do not ride and take it easy on her for a week or less. Stretch out the leg and try lunging her at a walk or trot. Get a vet's advice if there is no improvement.

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My large cob will trot and canter around in the field but is not sound when lunging trot on left rein. As lockdown is on, my vet is only doing emergencies. What treatment should I give?

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Make sure to give it as much rest as possible, check for any cuts, puncture wounds, etc. If nothing is visible, it will most probably be something inside the foot, such as a foot abscess. Bandage if any pus can be seen coming from the foot, using wet wraps and Epsom salts. Contact the vet to get some sort of appointment arranged, as vets are able to wear PPE and do essential animal care if needed.

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I found my horse limping then the next day she wasn't but she can't put much pressure on that leg. It's been like that for 2 days. What should I do?

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Call your vet, then see if you can get her into a space where she can easily turn around and lie down, but don't let her be in an enclosure that is too big, or she may run around and injure herself more. While waiting for the vet to arrive, make sure she has everything she needs, and try your best to keep her calm. If you can, see if you can find a cut or sign as to what the problem is, so you can tell the vet what seems to be wrong.

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