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[RC] rear leg swelling/not lame - Ridecamp Guest

Please Reply to: Karen Lunderby ih650d@xxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Hi I have been conditioning a 6 year old arab mare for ld. I have been doing 
lsd since March. Average speed between 5-7 mph. Started out 3-5 miles, 
gradually increased up to 12-13 miles. Never worked more than 2 days in a row, 
and usually gave 3-4 days off after the longerrides. About 2 weeks ago she came 
up with swelling at the back of both her rear legs just above and along sides 
of the fetlocks. She was not lame, and is not sore. No flinch when palpated, 
and has no heat. The swelling/ fill is soft and does not get better with stall 
rest/ or go away when exercised. I gave her a week off from any riding. No 
change. I brought her in and gave her stall rest, ice therapy, dmso/nitrofura 
wraps. Some very marginal improvement in the amount of fill, after dmso is 
applied only. Anybody with similar experience? I am having the vet out for his 
opinion, but would like some field experts advice too! Thanks


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