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My older (12 yrs) Peruvian gelding injured his rear suspensory ligament last
spring, and has been layed up for 12 months. Vet exams at the time concluded
that the injury was not a tear. When I palpate the area, there are two hard
nodules where the ligament attaches, (scar tissue?).
I have started to work him lightly this last month, mainly by walking him in
hand for about 10 minutes, then riding at a slow walk in straight lines on
moderately hard dirt roads for about 2-3 miles. There is no swelling or
heat in the injury area at any time during or after our exercise.
He's stiff when we begin, but seems to loosen up after about 10 minutes. At
ride's end, I rub the leg down, wash with warm water and apply DMSO, and
walk him in hand for about 10 minutes.
Has anyone brought a horse back from such an injury? Am I doing too much
too soon? Are there other exercises or medications that can be employed?
Sue
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