- Regular trimming and shoeing by an experienced farrier so that a normal hoof pastern angle is maintained and the heels are always well supported.
- Using exercise bandages that restrict fetlock overextension.
- Always warm up before giving any work.
- Correct conditioning-with a base of long,slow distance work and a fitness shedule that is not increased too rapidly.
- Walk the horse 10 to 15 minutes before giving work.
- Feeling the tendons for swelling,pain,or heat before and after each training session or competition.
- Suspending training at the first sign of swelling ,pain,or heat in a tendon.
- Ensuring that slow,distance work is the basis of the horse training schedule,no matter what the sport or activity.
Reference
Lameness
Equine Research by Christine King and Richard Mansmann
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