Ask the Vet - What is a bowed tendon?

In this excerpt from the August 2018 episode of Ask the Vet ( • Ask the Vet - Bowed te... ), Dr. Gray and SmartPaker Sarah talk all about the causes of bowed tendons, how to rehab a horse with a bowed tendon, and what to expect in terms of future soundness for the horse. Dr. Gray also reveals one “rule of thumb” that she learned in veterinary school, and Sarah takes the opportunity to make another hand-related joke!
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[@sheepdawg6946]

I bought a rope horse with a bowed tendon. He passed his vet check and was completely sound. I roped off of him for about 10 years and he never had any issues. He was a good horse with a long useful life. I was very concerned when I first bought him, but over time he was good. If that helps with anyone’s concern.

[@adanlopez5155]

Did you work him hard

[@JavierBonillaC]

How can you not show one? (When trying to explain it). Some video editing skills are in order.

[@TheHamadanners]

Awsome

[@jessicagomez3131]

Does it still hurt if they are not lame ? I’m trying to really understand this

[@jencline7368]

Is a horse with a bowed tendon more likely to re injury that same leg?

[@baileymccosh4084]

Thank you for answering this question! ( #notificationsquad and first lol)