Soft tissue injuries are a common but frustrating setback for horse owners. Whether it's minor tendonitis to an acute ligament lesion, these injuries require, time, patience, and the right approach to give your horse the best chance at a full recovery. If your horse has been diagnosed with a soft tissue injury, here's what you need to know about the healing process - and how Tendonall can help.
Understanding the Injury
Soft tissue injuries can affect tendons and ligaments, and can often occur due to overuse, poor footing, sudden trauma, or conformation issues. Unlike bone fractures, which heal with rigid structure, soft tissues rely on collagen regeneration, making recovery a slow and delicate process.
Common Soft Tissue Injuries Include:
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Tendonitis:Â Inflammation or tearing of tendons, often in the superficial or deep digital flexor tendons.
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Suspensory ligament injuries: Damage to the suspensory ligament, which supports the fetlock and absorbs shock.
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Inferior ligament injuries: Strains in this stabilizing ligament, common in jumping and dressage horses.
Recognizing the signs early, such as heat, swelling, lameness, or sudden poor performance, are key to successful treatment.
Follow an Effective Treatment Plan
The cornerstone of healing soft tissue injuries is rest and controlled rehabilitation. Consult your veterinarian on exact steps and protocols to follow for your specific situation.
Treatment Phases:
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Initial Rest & Inflammation Management
- Stall rest to prevent further strain
- Cold therapy (cold hosing or icing) to reduce swelling
- Anti-inflammatory medications to control pain
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Support & Healing
- Protective wraps or boots to stabilize the area
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or stem cell therapy for advanced healing
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Tendonall Equine supplement to promote soft tissue regeneration and collagen production
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Gradual rehabilitation
- Controlled hand-walking to maintain circulation
- Progressive strengthening exercises as healing progresses
Be Patient & Prevent Future Injuries
Soft tissue injuries require weeks to months of healing. Rushing back to work too soon can lead to re-injury, or even more serious injuries. Work closely with your vet to adjust your horse's workload, and consider preventative strategies, such as adequate warm-up and cool down, good footing, proper post-ride care, and ongoing tendon support with Tendonall.
Soft tissue healing relies heavily on proper nutrition. Tendonall provides key nutrients to stimulate collagen production, reduce inflammation, and strengthen regenerating fibers.Â
Strong tendons and ligaments mean a healthier, happier horse.
My Horse Has a Soft Tissue Injury - Now What?
Soft tissue injuries are a common but frustrating setback for horse owners. Whether it's minor tendonitis to an acute ligament lesion, these injuries require, time, patience, and the right approach to give your horse the best chance at a full recovery. If your horse has been diagnosed with a soft tissue injury, here's what you need to know about the healing process - and how Tendonall can help.
Understanding the Injury
Soft tissue injuries can affect tendons and ligaments, and can often occur due to overuse, poor footing, sudden trauma, or conformation issues. Unlike bone fractures, which heal with rigid structure, soft tissues rely on collagen regeneration, making recovery a slow and delicate process.
Common Soft Tissue Injuries Include:
Recognizing the signs early, such as heat, swelling, lameness, or sudden poor performance, are key to successful treatment.
Follow an Effective Treatment Plan
The cornerstone of healing soft tissue injuries is rest and controlled rehabilitation. Consult your veterinarian on exact steps and protocols to follow for your specific situation.
Treatment Phases:
Be Patient & Prevent Future Injuries
Soft tissue injuries require weeks to months of healing. Rushing back to work too soon can lead to re-injury, or even more serious injuries. Work closely with your vet to adjust your horse's workload, and consider preventative strategies, such as adequate warm-up and cool down, good footing, proper post-ride care, and ongoing tendon support with Tendonall.
Soft tissue healing relies heavily on proper nutrition. Tendonall provides key nutrients to stimulate collagen production, reduce inflammation, and strengthen regenerating fibers.Â
Strong tendons and ligaments mean a healthier, happier horse.