Monday, September 2, 2013

OTTB - Swollen Ankle

I was debating this morning if I should ride, because I still had some weakness in my legs. My indecision was quickly resolved when I  brought Bouffe in and found the heat and swelling in his left hind ankle and suspensory. Bouffe didn't seem to be sore and stood quietly while I hosed his leg and rubbed it down with Bigeloil. I turned him back out and he went back to eating grass. Leslie is going to check on him later on. 

These kind of injuries are common place, especially with thoroughbreds, and I know from past experiences, to let nature take its course. 

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