Complete stall rest; Ice & Bute/banamine to cool tendon out. Stop meds and see if heat returns; could be two months or more. When heat is gone, sweat tendon 3 days on [bandage with glycerin or Furacin under Saran Wrap], 3 days off [bandage with alcohol but no saran wrap] continuing till tendon appears normal. I recommend total stall rest for poss 5-6 months or more and rest for a total layoff time of 1 year. This will provide best cosmetic appearance and total healing. Dont rush!! Give the tendon time to heal
Dr Howard Flynn
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Dont be blinded by the horses color...grey is pretty but accompanied by melanomas; safety is paramount; if you cant afford a veterinary prepurchase exam, you cant afford a horse. The purchase price is minimal; the constant monthly board, feed, blacksmith, vet are the costs that will get you
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