## Overview The triceps absorb large forces when a horse lands from a jump. Strain causes a shortened forelimb stride, reluctance to bear weight after landing, pain behind the shoulder, and refusal or stopping at fences. ## Causes Overload on landing. ## Diagnosis Palpation and ultrasound if needed. ## Treatment Rest, anti-inflammatories, and gradual return to jumping. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Progressive jumping fitness and appropriate fence heights.
shortened forelimb stride; reluctance to bear weight after landing; pain behind the shoulder; reluctance to jump or stops at fences
## Overview The triceps absorb large forces when a horse lands from a jump. Strain causes a shortened forelimb stride, reluctance to bear weight after landing, pain behind the shoulder, and refusal or stopping at fences. ## Causes Overload on landing. ## Diagnosis Palpation and ultrasound if needed. ## Treatment Rest, anti-inflammatories, and gradual return to jumping. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Progressive jumping fitness and appropriate fence heights.
shortened forelimb stride; reluctance to bear weight after landing; pain behind the shoulder; reluctance to jump or stops at fences