Bowed Tendon in Horses: What to Do First | Draw It Out®

Bowed Tendon in Horses: What to Do First | Draw It Out®

April 3, 2022
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Bowed Tendon in Horses: What to Do First

A bowed tendon is not normal post-ride soreness. Stop work, keep the horse quiet, and let your veterinarian guide the plan before products, timelines, or show schedules enter the conversation.

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Do not ride through it

A bowed tendon can involve serious soft tissue stress. Riders may notice heat, swelling, sensitivity, lameness, or a bowed look behind the cannon bone. The right first move is to stop and get professional direction.

  • Stop work immediately.
  • Limit unnecessary movement.
  • Call your veterinarian.
  • Write down what changed and when it started.

Simple rule: suspected tendon trouble deserves diagnosis before routine products or return-to-work decisions.

Why rechecks matter

A leg can look better before the tissue is ready for work. Veterinary exams and follow-up guidance help decide when the horse can safely move to the next stage.

  • Ask what movement is allowed.
  • Ask whether imaging is appropriate.
  • Ask when the next check should happen.
  • Ask what signs mean the plan should pause.

Where Draw It Out® fits

Draw It Out® liniment gel is not a bowed tendon treatment. It does not replace diagnosis, rest, imaging, or a controlled rehab plan. Once your veterinarian gives direction, body-care products may fit only where they are appropriate.

Use routine support on clean, dry, intact skin. Skip product use on unusual heat, swelling, open skin, or sharp sensitivity unless your veterinarian says otherwise.

Bowed Tendon FAQ

What should I do first?

Stop work, keep the horse quiet, and call your veterinarian.

Can liniment treat a bowed tendon?

No. A bowed tendon needs veterinary diagnosis and a controlled plan.

Why does recovery take time?

Tendon tissue is slow to heal. Return-to-work timing should follow professional guidance.

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