[RC] Horses staying in shape and knees - Catfish Daniels
Hi everyone:
Just recently two topics were discussed, to which I sorta
didn’t pay much attention to. Today I wish I had, and any
comments/suggestions would greatly be appreciated – and I apologize for
the repeat.
This morning I mis-stepped why standing on the back of my
truck, and landed with a fully extended knee below – hyper extended it
pretty badly. Anyway, can’t walk or put weight on it, it’s
pretty swollen. It feels like a prior meniscus injury I’ve had 18
months ago to which I elected to physical therapy and exercises rather than the
recommended surgery. Long story short, same swelling, same knee. No
sympathy, please…my own stupidity. My question are these:
1)For all 100 milers: If this injury is the same
as the last one I had, I won’t be back in the saddle for about 4-5 weeks,
about beginning of July (if I’m lucky). I’m on the entry list
for this year’s Tevis Cup. I know timing is very bad, but given
what I’ve got to work with, how long can I “sorta” expect for
my horse to stay in shape without being exercised? My mind’s
playing tricks on me, and I swear he already gained 900 lbs when I missed this
morning’s training ride. Tevis is July 31st.
2)As for the recent discussion about knee problems,
what is the best experience any of you have had with different knee braces for
best support while riding?
Just like last time, the doctor’s orders (and I’ll
see him on Tuesday) will be either surgery and/or lay off for a good
while. And obviously that Tevis is “out”. Stupid on my
part – yes – but any suggestions on how to successfully “attempt”
to break the doctor’s orders would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much for any suggestions you may have. I’m
sorry to bother you guys with this sorta stuff.
