my horse is 24 and her back is out. if it matters, we live in a very hilly town. we dont want her to get put down but we still want to ride her. what can we do to stop it from hurting wen we ride her???
2007-03-17 11:03:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Stop riding her. Continuing riding her will make her back worse, and trying to drug her up in any way will put her at a higher risk. If the back pain continues on her own, your just making her suffer. In that case, the best option would be to put her down.
2007-03-17 11:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by magicman692 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot you can do to help her however, i think that her back going out is kind of a sign that you should slow down on riding her. 24 is an old age for a horse, i'm surprised she can still be ridden, most horses retire at or around that age-- Get her to a chiropracter and after that you should ride her very light.... make sure she is getting proper senior feed with supplements in them-- she doesn't have very long left =( so make sure her last days are spent painfree and in the lush green pastures....
***You need to think for your horse rather then your self, i know you love her and want to ride her but
a) thats not whats best for her and it puts her in pain
b) she probably doesn't want to be ridden, she is equivelent in age to an 80 year old lady!
If you cannot afford to keep a horse you dont ride, try and donate her to a loving family that just wants her for companionship so she will have a nice place to retire and you can possibly get a new young, horse that will be able to withstand the riding you want to do!
2007-03-17 18:29:34 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah C- Equine Help 101 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Find an equine chiropractor,ask your vet for the name of one that has a reputation for doing a good job(there are some who don't solve the problem and even those who are so inept they make it worse). If the problem is not too bad, once she is healed, you might very well be able to ride her again,you will have to give her muscles time to readjust and heal though. Some horses are old at 24 and some are still in good shape,but they do tend to take longer to recover. Best of luck,I hope she heals up and is back in action!
2007-03-17 19:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by ravalli_5 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your horse has reached the age where its more susceptible to injuries and degenerative diseases like arthritis. You need to have a vet check her and evaluate the condition of her bones and ligaments. The vet may recommend certain supplements or put her on stall rest. I hate to say this, but you may not be able to ride her any more. You need to put her health and comfort first. If the vet eventually gives you the green light to ride again, you may want to try therapeutic gel pads or even sheepskin pads in addition to your normal saddle pad. These provide shock absorption and have several therapeutic benefits. But, and I cannot stress this enough, don't ride your horse until the vet gives you permission and a clean bill of health.
2007-03-17 19:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by ap1188 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call up an equine chiropractor. Since she's 24 she'll be slowing down a bit because she's older, but you don't need to put her down unless other serious injuries and ilnesses occur. Stop riding her, call the chiro. He/she will put her back in order, give her several days rest after that and handwalk her for a bit. Your chiro will be able to tell you when you can start riding her again.
2007-03-17 22:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by barnangel56 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's time to stop riding the poor thing. If you keep riding her she will have to be put Down. Let her enjoy her last time grazing in the pasture. She deserves it. Sorry to be so blunt.
2007-03-17 21:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously if her back is out you need to stop riding her! Time to retire her and move on to better horses. If you continue to ride her, expect animal services to be riding your butt for cruelty!
2007-03-17 18:06:50 · answer #7 · answered by Currie 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
call a chiropractor and stop riding her for just a little while give her a rest some time to recupe
2007-03-18 00:10:50 · answer #8 · answered by none 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the vet knows best, you most likely will not have to put her down, but you will most likely not be able to ride her, but it is not for sure, the movie dreamer is based on a true story and she was able be riden again, so it is possibe
2007-03-17 18:13:37 · answer #9 · answered by cookies'n'cream 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it might be the weather. my horse's back was sore from the cold and extra fat. if u konw thats not it call the vet- also i know it sounds stupid but try looking up horse massage therapy tecniques
2007-03-18 02:24:10 · answer #10 · answered by wondernever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋