## Overview The teres major helps retract and stabilize the shoulder and is heavily loaded during collection and half-halts. Strain produces a shortened forelimb stride, pain at the caudal border of the scapula, reluctance to perform half-halts or downward transitions, and stiffness in collected work. ## Causes Overuse during collected work. ## Diagnosis Palpation and observation under saddle. ## Treatment Rest from collected work, physiotherapy, and gradual return. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Progressive development of collection.
shortened forelimb stride; pain on palpation at the caudal border of the scapula; reluctance to half-halt or perform downward transitions; stiffness in collected work
## Overview The teres major helps retract and stabilize the shoulder and is heavily loaded during collection and half-halts. Strain produces a shortened forelimb stride, pain at the caudal border of the scapula, reluctance to perform half-halts or downward transitions, and stiffness in collected work. ## Causes Overuse during collected work. ## Diagnosis Palpation and observation under saddle. ## Treatment Rest from collected work, physiotherapy, and gradual return. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Progressive development of collection.
shortened forelimb stride; pain on palpation at the caudal border of the scapula; reluctance to half-halt or perform downward transitions; stiffness in collected work