The effects of heavy falls
Dec 03, 2020
3 minutes
AFTER a heavy fall, it is important to establish what, if any, injuries the horse has sustained.
If he can’t stand, he may be winded – a spasm of the diaphragm as a result of sudden force applied to the abdomen – or have a broken limb or an injury to the spine or head. A horse who is merely winded should be back on his feet within 10 to 15 minutes. If he stays down, the likelihood is that much more serious damage has occurred.
“A horse that’s winded should Be on his feet
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