Racehorses are extremely powerful athletes, but this power puts incredible strain on their tendons and ligaments, making soft tissue injuries one of the most common challenges faced by trainers, owners, and veterinarians.
Understanding the risks, and proactively protecting your horse are key to keeping racehorses sound, competitive, and performing their best.
Why Racehorses Are at High Risk
When at a full gallop, a racehorse's limbs endure extreme forces. Each stride loads tendons and ligaments with immense pressure, often at rapid, repetitive intervals. These high speeds and repetitive daily training create the perfect conditions for soft tissue injures.
Without proper support and management, repeated micro-trauma to the soft tissues can accumulate over time, leading to serious injury.
Common Soft Tissue Injuries in Racehorses
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Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon (SDFT) Strain: One of the most frequent tendon injuries in racehorses, usually caused by overstretching during high-speed work
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Suspensory Ligament Injuries: Inflammation and injury of the suspensory ligament, often linked to repetitive stress and inconsistent footing.
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Deep Digital Flexor Tendon (DDFT) Injuries: These injuries occur deep within the limb and can be difficult to detect early.
Each of these injuries can lead to significant time off, extensive rehab, and an increased risk of re-injury after return to work. Some horses may not return to their full level of work prior to their injury.
The Challenge of Early Detection
Many tendon and ligament injuries develop over time, without obvious heat, swelling, or lameness in the early stages. By the time clinical signs appear, significant damage may have already occurred, requiring long recovery time and rehabilitation.
Routine veterinary evaluation is crucial to keep track of potential degradation of soft tissue health. But, proactive daily support is equally as important to strengthen tendons before problems start.
How Tendonall Supports Racehorse Soft Tissue Health
Tendonall is designed to provide targeted soft tissue support for horses in demanding athletic careers. The retinol-based formula works to stimulate collagen production within tendon fibers, reduce inflammation that can weaken tendons over time, and promote healthy tissue regeneration.
When used daily, Tendonall helps reduce the risk of injury by supporting tendon strength, flexibility, and recovery, all critical advantages for horses under the intense demands of racing. Protect your horse's long-term soundness to help them reach the finish line stronger and sounder.
Speed Demands Strength: Protecting Racehorses from Soft Tissue Injuries
Racehorses are extremely powerful athletes, but this power puts incredible strain on their tendons and ligaments, making soft tissue injuries one of the most common challenges faced by trainers, owners, and veterinarians.
Understanding the risks, and proactively protecting your horse are key to keeping racehorses sound, competitive, and performing their best.
Why Racehorses Are at High Risk
When at a full gallop, a racehorse's limbs endure extreme forces. Each stride loads tendons and ligaments with immense pressure, often at rapid, repetitive intervals. These high speeds and repetitive daily training create the perfect conditions for soft tissue injures.
Without proper support and management, repeated micro-trauma to the soft tissues can accumulate over time, leading to serious injury.
Common Soft Tissue Injuries in Racehorses
Each of these injuries can lead to significant time off, extensive rehab, and an increased risk of re-injury after return to work. Some horses may not return to their full level of work prior to their injury.
The Challenge of Early Detection
Many tendon and ligament injuries develop over time, without obvious heat, swelling, or lameness in the early stages. By the time clinical signs appear, significant damage may have already occurred, requiring long recovery time and rehabilitation.
Routine veterinary evaluation is crucial to keep track of potential degradation of soft tissue health. But, proactive daily support is equally as important to strengthen tendons before problems start.
How Tendonall Supports Racehorse Soft Tissue Health
Tendonall is designed to provide targeted soft tissue support for horses in demanding athletic careers. The retinol-based formula works to stimulate collagen production within tendon fibers, reduce inflammation that can weaken tendons over time, and promote healthy tissue regeneration.
When used daily, Tendonall helps reduce the risk of injury by supporting tendon strength, flexibility, and recovery, all critical advantages for horses under the intense demands of racing. Protect your horse's long-term soundness to help them reach the finish line stronger and sounder.