zoon
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Post by zoon on Jun 22, 2008 21:03:50 GMT
What is this and how can horses injure it? Whats the prognosis like if a horse does injure it?
(edited to correct my big fat typo! even spell check can't catch them all)
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ceej
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Post by ceej on Jun 22, 2008 21:45:53 GMT
either this is well random or you know a horse witht he problem?! Is it the saem thing as the Masseter muscle? This as far as I can see is the main muscle that is used int he opening and closing of the jaw methink.... have a look at this article about how the mouth works and how all the bits function together www.equinecraniosacral.com/articles/article2.htmlits quite in depth and at least may give you some google ideas! |
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flash7
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Post by flash7 on Jun 22, 2008 23:34:17 GMT
Or do you mean Check ligament? I have never heard of the cheek ligament and had to look up ceejs website. I have heard of the check ligament and more information can be found at http:/www.horseandhound.co.uk/horsecare/1370/37469.html
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Post by flash7 on Jun 22, 2008 23:35:52 GMT
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Post by kateflashy on Jun 23, 2008 5:22:49 GMT
the check ligament runs at the back of the knee polly tore hers by rearing up over a stable door and getting stuck , she was off a lobng time but was jumping again after 6 months
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zoon
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Post by zoon on Jun 23, 2008 21:30:14 GMT
I did mean the check ligament - big typo! sorry
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Post by zoon on Jun 23, 2008 22:15:44 GMT
And yes ceej, I do know a horse with the problem. Thinking of getting another horse who has "tweaked" his check ligament. Would have to get an independant vet to take a look as the owner is playing down the problem in my opinion, but think he'd need to be turned away for 6 months and then bought back into work again. On the plus side he'd be free. Just wondering what vetinary treatment may be involved if any? What did your girl need doing kate?
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Post by kateflashy on Jun 27, 2008 13:31:55 GMT
she wason box rest but in thick tight bandages then gradually started walking out in hand and lots of cold water hoseing about 3 x a day
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