Heat will relax the muscle at first. Ice may be helpful after the first spasm and when the pain has improved. If the muscle is still sore after heat and ice, you can use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines to help with Read more…
Causes of muscle cramps include: Straining or overusing a muscle. This is the most common cause. Compression of your nerves, from problems such as a spinal cord injury or a pinched nerve in the neck or back. Can a pinched Read more…
Intense leg cramps when sleeping is another common symptom of high cholesterol levels damaging the arteries of the lower limbs. The cramps or spasms are mostly felt in the heel, forefoot, or toes. The condition gets worse at night while Read more…
Girthiness may also be caused by active pain, improperly fitting tack, other health conditions, or the anticipation of physical pain based on past experience. If your horse shows signs of girth aversion, have them assessed by a veterinarian to determine Read more…
SI pain is a consequence of a change in the mechanics of the horse’s back and hindlimbs. Therefore conditions such as suspensory ligament desmitis or kissing spines (impinging spinous processes) can be a precursor or sequel to SI pain. Xray Read more…
The most sensitive form of diagnosis is a bone scan (nuclear scintigraphy). The SI joint can also be anaesthetised (blocked) and if there is pain at this site an improvement maybe seen or felt. How do I know if my Read more…
Common problems in the rein back include hollowing, which is usually caused by having rein aids which are too strong. Remember that the seat and leg are what ask for the rein back, the hand aids just ‘close the front Read more…
Typically, veterinarians ice legs because there is acute injury, so in the first 24 to 48 hours; to help prevent laminitis you might ice a foot; following certain surgeries to reduce inflammation. Why would you stand a horse in ice Read more…
What is the correct diagonal? The correct diagonal is when the horse’s outside front leg and inside back leg is moving forward at the same time. While this is happening the rider should be rising out of their tack, the Read more…
Polo is played professionally in many countries, notably Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Iran, India, New Zealand, Mexico, Pakistan, Jamaica, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and is now an active Read more…