My gelding has been diagnosed with a mild
suspensory injury. No heat and no thickening. Started head bobbing
today on solid ground when circled for a while on a line, but only if the
injured leg was to the outside. Was very lame yesterday after routine
warm-up in a soft dressage arena. [Had slight, but consistent head
bob by the end of our dressage lesson two weeks ago, but no problems with last
week's lesson.]
Vet said that the injury is too mild to require an
ultrasound and taking measurements. She showed me how to check for
reaction/flinching to pressure on the ligament. The current plan is for
total vacation (but not confinement) for the next four weeks and no
dressage lessons for another two weeks after that.
I'd appreciate feedback/suggestions from folks
whose horses have had similar injuries.
