 What Are The Warning Signs My Horse May Have Problems?
You should look out for any symptoms when riding and caring for your horse. Try to see if the problem is getting progressively worse, and if so, ensure you find a therapist to help your horse.
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60% Muscle
More than 60% of the horses body weight is muscle. Small muscle injuries can take up to 90 days to become apparent (by a change in attitude, decreased performance and lameness) by which time they may have caused more serious injury. Prompt attention to these 'minor' muscle injuries not only enhances a horse's performance but also may prevent future problems.
Muscle tightening is transmitted from one muscle group to another, so for example, shoulder tension may be transmitted to the muscles of the forearm, resulting in extra stress being placed on the tendons. Muscle may also enlarge with tension.
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