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Hi David. Unfortunately it’s a bit hard to diagnose and recommend treatment without seeing the pony in person so we can evaluate the possible causes of the deviation. It could be as simple as the way it’s trimmed, it could be due to the angle of joints, it could be due to past injury etc. We would recommend having the pony evaluated by your vet or if you’re in CA and looking for a vet we have 10 locations throughout the state. Hope you’re able to get answers and help for your pony!

Thank you so much! So glad you found it helpful!

We hope you enjoy trying them with him and see good results! And good eye, our model horse is a registered Rocky Mountain Horse mare!

You can do them before or after but we recommend warming your horse up with at least a hand walking before doing the stretches so the muscles are warm and pliable.

Great question! The length that will hang off the toe and will be folded back is the 30” side. Hope that answers your question clearly. Thanks for watching and glad you found it helpful.

@@LBEMG yes, that clarifies it perfectly. My veterinarian is impressed with my new found bandaging skills, but more importantly my severely injured horse is far more comfortable now. Thanks again!

Great! So glad we could help and we hope your horse heals quickly.

@@LBEMG Ha, I knew I would find a way - I tried what I thought was what was being suggested, but mystified as to why I had 20 inches hanging off...I rolled it under and finished, but clearly was not correct. I went back to your video and estimated that the rolled cotton sheeting resulted in a roll that was 18 inches wide....and then zoomed in to see that it had been folded in half resulting in a 30" long roll of 4 layer 18" wide sheeting. Doubt anyone else had this issue, but in any case, the next attempt went perfectly though I needed to modify the layers to provide more air access for the dressings over the nasty bulb injuries. Think I've got it now! Thanks again - he's MUCH more comfortable with a properly done ball bandage.

Great question. We are looking to see a reaction where the horse might sort of wince and try to take the leg. Some horses are just sensitive and might try to pull the leg away as you palpate just because they aren’t used to that sensation so we will often repeat the palpation to be sure it’s pain causing the horse’s reaction and not just them not being used to being touched. Think of it like you having a bruise or area of injury and someone touching or squeezing that area… your natural reaction to the pain would be to move away from that sensation. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching!

This was very traumatic for her and her family and she definitely learned a lot through her experience. We are grateful that she was willing to share how she was and was not prepared so that it might help other horse owners be better prepared.

Thanks for watching! We’re so glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks for watching! There are 2 variations of the second exercise when Dr Courville goes to the hind end of the horse… technically it could be 2 exercises if you only do one of the variations :-)

Thanks for watching, we’re so glad you enjoyed it!

That’s great news😊

That’s great! We hope your mare enjoys your efforts❤

That would depend on the location of the wound, if it affects the soundness of the horse, and how the horse is in turnout (quiet vs active etc).

Thank you for watching! We’re so glad you found this video helpful. Dr De La Cruz is quite adept with those hoof testers… and those are a big set not the smaller flimsy ones! haha

You can do these exercises 2-3 times.

Thank you ❤

Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful.

Thanks for your question. Unfortunately the source of the lameness determines the treatment and medications we would prescribe. We would need to evaluate the horse before we could my recommendations.

@@LBEMG sir kindly.today I palpate one by one joint..Hip joint.stifle joint, and Hock joint ,Fetlock ,pastern joint,coffin joint...sir not swelling sean we palpated every leg. But not I detected it..but equine feeling pain ..and today's suffering in 🤒 I use Fluxen meglomin.. after 2 hours feeling well..but lamenes is also have it ??right legs in suffering in pain ..can you give me..

My horse 🐎 is a rider ..can u send any contact number.or social media?

Unfortunately we would need to see your horse in order to provide any treatment recommendations.

@@LBEMG sir I from Pakistan ..how can I send videos

Great question. Changing the diet is definitely something we try though we have not used that specific diet for these horses.

6 new babies! You’re going to be busy… but so happy. We are so glad that you found this video helpful and we hope your horses enjoy these stretches.

That’s great! We are so glad you found it helpful!

Thank you. We’re so glad you found it helpful!

So sorry we didn’t see your question previously. We would definitely recommend having your veterinarian do a lameness exam to best evaluate why that area has muscle wasting. We wouldn’t want you to push her to build an area she may be protecting. If your vet finds she does not have pain and it’s more of a training/balancing issue the you could engage a reputable trainer to help with balancing her and building up that area. Hope that helps even though we don’t have a specific answer like you’d probably prefer.

I’m sorry that we are not able to advise on your horse’s condition since we have not seen it in person. The healing time can vary greatly depending on how much hoof was removed and any other issues your horse might be having inside the hoof. You can put your horse on cushioned boots as they may help but seeking advice from a veterinarian who can see the horse in person is advised.

We are so glad that you enjoyed this video and found it helpful! Happy holidays to you 😊

Sorry to hear that your horse is sore. Unfortunately we aren’t able to diagnose without seeing your horse in person. It could be a stone bruise, it could be a soft tissue injury, it could be an abscess brewing and the movement of riding caused additional inflammation in the area. There are many structures in the leg and hoof so it’s hard to differentiate without a hands on exam.

@LBEMG thanks for your quick reply,if it's a stone bruise or soft tissue injury how many days it takes to heal.if you can suggest with your experience.coz he is not lame,he is sound jumping around but only pointing his left forelimb forward when resting.thanks again.

@@nadeemkhan4907 apologies that we are not able to make recommendations for an animal we have not personally evaluated. Each possiblity is treated differently and takes different lengths of time to heal. We would recommend seeking out a vet in your area to help make a plan for your horse.

Hi mate my farrier is that my horse is having abscess in hoof due to nailbind.i just want to know how many days it takes for horse hoof abscess to burst by itself.pls reply thanks.

Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful 😊

You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

That’s great! So glad you found it helpful!

They are beneficial in both instances but before your ride would be helpful in making your horse more supple.

So would you recommend doing these stretches cold? I was always taught to never stretch cold muscles?

@@peteykate Always best performed after a warm up-but that being said a horse in pasture that’s walking around may need a little less warm up than a horse that’s been standing around in the stall!

Thanks for watching! So glad you enjoyed it and that you found the information helpful!

You’re welcome! So glad you found it helpful. It can be very hard on our horses.

So sorry to hear about your troubles with colic! It is so hard to watch our horses be in pain. If you have not already done so with your vet, we would definitely recommend abdominal X-rays and ultrasound (possibly consider scoping for ulcers). There are so many factors that make these cases difficult to diagnose sometimes… age of the horse, diet, is there decreased or increased manure, change in eating habits, etc. Checking for strangulations, stones, sand, ulcers, etc are all important rule outs depending upon the other details of the case. Please give us an update on your horse, we hope you and your vet are able to get to the source of the pain quickly and help your horse find relief!

I thought I would come back and update, he had surgery for a displaced colon and was a really special case in that he had self repaired his own colon twice previously possibly as a younger horse or a foal, could have been a worm burden, could have been anything. The surgeons thought the two masses they found on his large colon were cancerous tumours and removed them. Sadly after two weeks of fighting and actually doing really well through the surgery he turned anaemic and his blood stopped clotting which in turn caused a tear in the colon. I did the best all the way for my boy and it hurts like hell. Colic is such a wide range of things and you just never know what your going to get until you open up.

@@bbsmumma8630 we appreciate the update but are so sorry for your loss. These cases are often very complicated but it sounds like you and your vet did the very best you could in this case. We hope that your memories of the good times carry you through this difficult time.

Thank you, she belongs to one of our team members. She is a Rocky Mountain Horse.

Thank you for watching! So glad you found it helpful.

Ears should be level so that if you laid a stick across the tips, the stick would be parallel to the ground.

Thank you for your question. Generally you should see changes within a month if you’re doing the exercises regularly. If not, you may want to have your horse examined by their vet to make sure there is no physical issue.

Thank you

Kicking or biting at the belly can definitely be a sign of discomfort/colic. This time of year they sometimes kick at the flies on their belly as well.

If they’re kicking at their belly when no flies are present, it’s a good indicator of pain

Great question. We do sometimes recommend some feeds for helping improve a horse’s topline but it is dependent upon the horse’s overall health. We have to consider the horse’s age, health conditions, current weight etc. Some things we might recommend include alfalfa for added protein, supplemental feeds like Nutrena Empower Topline balancer, Purina Enrich Plus etc. Each area of the country and differed stores carry different brands.

Thank you for watching and we are so glad you enjoyed the video. Dr De La Cruz is a great teacher and he enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with others.