13/11/2025
7 weeks ago, Zeus had a slight mishap at a competition. I never felt anything happen, he just appeared lame as I headed down the centreline to start my dressage teat. After checking him over I discovered a slight over reach injury. Despite keeping it clean, and wrapped, it very quickly turned into cellulitis and he spent a week at South Eastern Equine Hospital.
2 weeks post discharge, we went back for a check up to discover Zeus was still lame despite being sound when he left the hospital. Turned out he also sustained a low grade tear in his tendon at the same time 😭😢😭 not bad but enough to send him to the paddock for an extended period of time.
The healing process for both the over reach injury and tendon has been very intense. Daily icing, red light therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, bandaging , and corrective farrier work. Combining all these different modalities has helped reduce swelling and inflammation. With the guidance of one of the best vets and farrier around we have seen progress. It just proves that having a good network of different health professionals who work together can achieve great results 😍
There is still a long way to go but we are heading in the right direction. I have been so particular about his recovery and his ongoing treatment which is the reason I'm so fussy with clients horses. They should be receiving the best care possible!
