[RC] Groin injury question - horse not human - Karen Everhart
My 32 year old soul-mate did not come up for breakfast today. We
found her standing in the pasture unable/unwilling to move. I could find
no evidence of internal stress or illness or external injury.
Nothing. The only thing evident was that she refused to weight bear on her
right hind. With palpation at the stifle/gaskin area I could stimulate
guarding and obvious pain. I administered Bute, waited about 30 - 40
minutes and tried in vain to get her to walk. Let me just say that she is
in an area that we cannot access by truck/trailer due to 3 inches of rain last
night. So, I knew for treatment she would need to travel about 1/8 mile in
mud and muck, up some rises and through rocks to get to the nearest area where
we might be able to get a trailer.
So, after discussion with my Vet, we agreed to administer 10 cc of Banamine
about an hour after the Bute to see if we could relieve her pain enough to get
her moving. No luck.
So, the afternoon and evening passed with her not moving. We
transported food, water and hay as well as placed a large sun tent over her for
shade and basically spent our day minding her needs. Se is bright, alert
and involved but WILL NOT MOVE!
After a very busy day, our Vet arrived. We administered a heavy dose
of IV analgesic for pain relief and took an x-ray. She had to return to
the clinic for development but called to say that no fracture was visible from
the stifle up midway to the hip.
So now we are suspecting a groin injury.........and though I have seen lots
in my years of horse management, this is not an area where I have any
expertise. Again, we cannot move her. She would have to be
extradited by helicopter until we have 3-4 days of dry weather.
What I am looking for is anyone with any experience with adductor
strains/pulls who would be willing to share their personal experience.
Please feel free to email me privately at rainbowmeadowsranch@xxxxxxxxx so
we can keep the list uncluttered.
Karen Everhart MEd President Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement,
Inc. www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com 620-725-3402
Owner/Operator Horse Calls - Equine Management Solutions Centered Riding
Instructor Distance Horse Conditioning and Training www.horsecalls.com 316-648-5082
