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When a horse has an injury the pain they feel can fall into three categories:

Inflammatory pain - inflammatory mediators increase pain sensitivity and can make to pain feel worse within 6 hours. Anti inflammatory medications can reduce pain due to this; however, the inflammatory response does play its part in assisting with recovery of some injuries.

Neuropathic pain - From a major trauma i.e. spinal column.

Somatic Pain - Pain associated with the skin, joints tissues etc. The tissues are packed with pain receptors (nociceptors).

Pain can cause muscles to spasm preventing movement of the area. This is not a good thing as muscles in spasm have a reduced blood supply (ischaemia) causing more pain. This cycle needs to be broken in order for pain to be relieved. Unfortunately it can be difficult to assess pain in newly injured horses as the adrenaline released can mask pain and can sometimes cause the horse to do more damage to itself as a result of not realizing its injuries.

Assessment, diagnosis and stabilization of an injured horse needs to be done quickly and thoroughly in order for the correct decisions relating to treatment, safety and care to be undertaken. Can you determine exactly what the injury is?

Is it tendon / ligament / bone injury? - Take care not to worsen any injury. Correct application of a splint or suitable bandage to stabilize the area can prevent further injury and assist in a speedy recovery.

Has the horse 'tied up' (Exertional Rhabdomyolysis)? - The horse should not be make to walk and should be kept warm.

Is there a bleeding wound? - Every effort should be taken to stem the bleeding.

Is the horse in a dangerous situation? - Horses when trapped or caught in e.g. a fence are unpredictable and extra help should be sought.

Is the horse recumbent? - Why? Is he physically stuck? Exhausted? Neurological Trauma? Collapse? Winded itself? The reason for being recumbent will determine the cause of action to take. The horse should have its breathing and heart rate monitored if possible throughout the time it is down to closely watch stress levels etc.

Common sense is vital in situations when panic, whether horse or rider can occur.

Simple things can often get overlooked; like deciding on which way to travel your horse dependent on which leg they have injured can make a big difference to the comfort of the horse. Scared horses can often influence the way we care for them as we want to help as soon as we can. We still need to ensure the surrounding situation is safe before restraint of the horse and treatment can begin, to ensure that the horse does not injure themselves further or we ourselves get into difficulty.

Tammy is a avid horse rider who tries to advertise the correct ways to be looking after horses. Tammy works part time for anythingequine.co.uk who specialize in bridles as well as horse riding hats and safety helmets for equestrian use in the UK.

Snowbee Kevlar Tendon Boots $42 Snowbee Kevlar Tendon Boots are high performance horse boots made with Kevlars aramid fiber that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary

WOOF WEAR Sport Tendon Boots $52.95 WoofWear Sport Tendon Boots provide your horse with a high quality tendon boot suitable for everyday use and show jumping.

WOOF WEAR Pro Tendon Boots $88.95 WoofWear Pro Tendon Boots provide superior leg protection for your horse. Open front tendon boot is excellent for jumpers and everyday use.

Horze Leather Tendon Boots $99 Ideal for the horse that interferes in front the Horze® Leather Tendon Boots keep your horse sound and protected.  Pair with the Leather Fetlock Boots for a complete set These boots are leather with velcro and overlapping closures. Z -embroidery on the left bottom corner. Neoprene lining with punched airholes.

Roma Neoprene Tendon $27.95 Roma Neoprene Tendon / Fetlock Boots. Made of lightweight easy care neoprene the Roma Neoprenen Tendon / Fetlock Boots help in the prevention of sesamoid fractures.

Equilibrium Tri Zone Tendon Boots $95.95 Equilibrium Tri Zone Tendon Boots. Intelligent targeted protection from Equilibrium. Tri Zone Tendon Boots are made from high impact resistant TPU with unique corrugated EVA lining for increased impact protection. Boots stay in place with the secure hoop and loop straps.

Tri-Zone Airlite Tendon Boots $106.95 The Tri-Zone Airlite Tendon Boots utilizes the 3 layer Airlite system to provide great protection to your horses legs. These layers work together to protect your horses legs while minimizing weight on the leg

Kelley Convertible Open Front Tendon Boots $149.95 The Kelley Convertible Open Front Tendon Boots are great boots for schooling and show. Ideal for jumpers, these boots are extremely versatile with interchangeable fleece and neoprene liners

Basic Tendon Combo Skid Boots Black $14.99 Neoprene boots with durable nylon pads, supportive tendon strap, double reinforced stitching and stainless hardware. Sold in pairs. Size: Universal

Basic Tendon Combo Skid Boots Blue $14.99 Neoprene boots with durable nylon pads, supportive tendon strap, double reinforced stitching and stainless hardware. Sold in pairs. Size: Universal

Basic Tendon Combo Skid Boots Red $14.99 Neoprene boots with durable nylon pads, supportive tendon strap, double reinforced stitching and stainless hardware. Sold in pairs. Size: Universal

Equilibrium Tri Zone Vented Tendon Boots $130.95 Equilibrium Tri Zone Vented Tendon Boots minimize heat on the leg and offers your horse the highest levels of protection and shock absorption.

Ovation Lami-Cell Tendon Boot $36.95 Ovation Lami-Cell Tendon Boots - Lightweight molded open front tendon boots with a tough outer shell to protect against strike and knock injuries.  Lami-Cell boots feature elasticated lock straps for added security and soft neoprene lining for added comfort.