Video Q&A: Rehabbing Equine Ligament Injuries

Written By The Train with Trust Project

“It’s really important if we’re going to use something like a water treadmill, that the program is tailored to that particular horse in terms of what water depth, at what speed, and for how long. Each horse must be monitored as an individual regarding its overall progress and how it is coping with that exercise.” - Dr. Sue Dyson

The best practices for rehabilitating ligament injuries are specific to the type of injury and go well beyond the standard "stall-rest and hand-walking" recommendations.

Learn more about understanding, preventing, and rehabbing ligament damage to maximize potential for a full recovery in this conversation with equine orthopedic expert, Dr. Sue Dyson.

“Early recognition is of paramount importance in treating ligament injuries successfully, which goes back to the 24 behaviors. Recognizing early that your horse is not performing properly and it’s not because of your riding, and it’s not because the horse is being naughty. It’s because there is underlying discomfort.”
— Dr. Sue Dyson
The Train with Trust Project

The Train With Trust Project (TwTP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to making equine behavior education accessible while promoting the use of evidence-based training.

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