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Vital Symptoms Indicating Horse Injury or Illness

Almost all riders have experienced the scenario where they are riding their horse and have a feeling that something is not quite right. You may put it down to your horse having an off day, but how many ‘off-days’ will you allow your horse before you take steps to detect what is really wrong?

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Vital Symptoms Indicating Horse Injury or Illness

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  1. Vital Symptoms Indicating Horse Injury or Illness

  2. Almost all riders have experienced the scenario where they are riding their horse and have a feeling that something is not quite right. You may put it down to your horse having an off day, but how many ‘off-days’ will you allow your horse before you take steps to detect what is really wrong? • Your horse may display one of the following symptoms: • Uneven wearing of shoes • Tripping • Saddle slipping to one side • Teeth grinding • Disunited canter • Difficulty in canter strike off • Stilted or shortened stride • Tail swishing • Head tossing • Crookedness • Stiffness on one rein • Behavioral issues

  3. The more significant symptoms include: • Over-rotation of the pelvis on a circle • Reluctance or refusal to jump • Bucking or rearing • Reluctant to go uphill or downhill • Bucking into canter • Unexplained lameness • Hesitant to stand still to be mounted • Napping more than usual • Dipping of the back when saddled or groomed • You may even detect some of the signs, such as: • Muscle spasms • Muscle twitching • Carrying of the tail to one side • Uneven muscle tone

  4. Search for a Reliable Horse Rehabilitation Facility If you detect one or more of the aforementioned symptoms in your horse, then you horse may need help. You should look for a reliable horse rehabilitation facility with modern, reliable equipment and horse rehabilitation services, helping your horse to recover fast from any injury or condition. Typically, when horses display any form of resistance, the riders and trainers often blame the horse and reach for side reins, spurs, sharper bits, different nosebands etc., or maybe just giving the horse some time off. This can go on for quite some time before they start looking for any signs of injury or illness. But when you force your horse with the use of a lever or training aid, you could further damage the injury and your horse may also adapt to a compensatory pattern for coping.

  5. For this reason, instead of pressurizing or forcing your horse to perform or train, you should maybe check for pain such as from tendon damage, ligament damage, a foot abscess, pulled muscles, strain, sprains or any other form of injury. If you detect that there is indeed a problem, the best is to have your vet evaluate the situation as soon as possible, then take your horse to a reliable horse layup facility offering reliable horse rehabilitation servicesto provide loving care and a peaceful environment for rehab. These facilities are experienced in handling horses who are off work and recovering from injury or illness, and will offer the best chance for a speedy, successful, worry free rehab! Conclusion: If your horse is injured or ill, bring your horse to Dutch Dreamhorses, a reliable rehab facility. We provide the ideal setting and environment for your horse to recuperate and remain relaxed and happy in our peaceful surroundings!

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