Liniments

kierababy · 11-03-2009, 04:47 PM

Im full of questions today, lol.
Well Kiera still has a huge knot in her flank from when she was kicked. She is still really painful and I was wondering if I could put some sort of liniment on there and massage it? I would think that would work but I am not sure.
I have mineral ice by mane and tail that I could use or is another brand better?

Thanks,

kierababy · 11-03-2009, 06:00 PM

Anyone???????

kierababy · 11-04-2009, 06:20 AM

Anyone have any thoughts on this??????

Simon Says · 11-04-2009, 06:29 AM

If she will let you massage it that is great, but remember it is a big bruise. and I know when I get bruises sometimes rubbing it doesn't make it feel better! But I use a Absorbine gel mixed with absornine liniment and gently rub. It is just a mix we have used for years and I like the spearimint smell!!!

meljean · 11-04-2009, 12:34 PM

I would check with vet to make sure massage is okay first, but if vet says nothing to worry about, then do massage, injuries will leave hard areas under skin and massage will help to work them out.

I still have a hard area from dog bite to calf 14 years ago, kept a big knot in area, and massage helped reduce it.

kierababy · 11-04-2009, 04:49 PM

Our vet said it is fine to rub it. I want to start riding her again and I know that I cant when she has this big lump in her flank. She doesnt really want to move with it there and it sucks.

Well thanks for your opinions.

JBandRio · 11-04-2009, 06:34 PM

Sometimes what feels best is to lay your whole hand over the area and just, lightly at first, press. Sometimes the horse can take a lot more pressure than you think, but the initial reaction is to squirm/kick/bite because of the suddenness of the pressure, or the too-quick increase in pressure, etc.

Let her get used to the warmth generated by your hand, then slowly just move your hand around, moving the skin with your hand, so the skin is sliding over the internal stuff, not your hand sliding over the skin.

If you've ever been knocked in an area hard enough, the skin itself can be *very* sore to have something brushing against it.

kierababy · 11-04-2009, 08:06 PM

Thanks. I will do that tom..

MI Racer · 11-05-2009, 07:32 AM

What about putting a heat or ice pack and hold it on there?

kierababy · 11-05-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MI Racer

What about putting a heat or ice pack and hold it on there?

I could but for right now I am going to try the massaging first. Should she be getting any exercise at all?

11-03-2009, 04:47 PM	#1
kierababy Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Happy Valley, Ca Posts: 4,161 Images: 1260 Blog Entries: 2	Liniments Im full of questions today, lol. Well Kiera still has a huge knot in her flank from when she was kicked. She is still really painful and I was wondering if I could put some sort of liniment on there and massage it? I would think that would work but I am not sure. I have mineral ice by mane and tail that I could use or is another brand better? Thanks, __________________ I dont Forgive people because I am weak. I forgive them because I am strong enough to know people make mistakes. Sexy by ChristmasChallenge-r!! CURRENT: 5 lbs LOST

11-03-2009, 06:00 PM	#2
kierababy Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Happy Valley, Ca Posts: 4,161 Images: 1260 Blog Entries: 2	Anyone??????? __________________ I dont Forgive people because I am weak. I forgive them because I am strong enough to know people make mistakes. Sexy by ChristmasChallenge-r!! CURRENT: 5 lbs LOST

11-04-2009, 06:20 AM	#3
kierababy Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Happy Valley, Ca Posts: 4,161 Images: 1260 Blog Entries: 2	Anyone have any thoughts on this?????? __________________ I dont Forgive people because I am weak. I forgive them because I am strong enough to know people make mistakes. Sexy by ChristmasChallenge-r!! CURRENT: 5 lbs LOST

11-04-2009, 06:29 AM	#4
Simon Says Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Covington, La Posts: 4,307 Images: 194	If she will let you massage it that is great, but remember it is a big bruise. and I know when I get bruises sometimes rubbing it doesn't make it feel better! But I use a Absorbine gel mixed with absornine liniment and gently rub. It is just a mix we have used for years and I like the spearimint smell!!! __________________ "If your dog doesn't like someone, you probably shouldn't either" Chrissy & Stormy

11-04-2009, 12:34 PM	#5
meljean Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NW MO Posts: 1,024	I would check with vet to make sure massage is okay first, but if vet says nothing to worry about, then do massage, injuries will leave hard areas under skin and massage will help to work them out. I still have a hard area from dog bite to calf 14 years ago, kept a big knot in area, and massage helped reduce it. __________________ "If you listen to the horse, the horse will tell you what it wants to be." Dale Pugh "You can undo in five seconds, the training it took you five years to accomplish." Wyman E. Bennett

11-04-2009, 04:49 PM	#6
kierababy Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Happy Valley, Ca Posts: 4,161 Images: 1260 Blog Entries: 2	Our vet said it is fine to rub it. I want to start riding her again and I know that I cant when she has this big lump in her flank. She doesnt really want to move with it there and it sucks. Well thanks for your opinions. __________________ I dont Forgive people because I am weak. I forgive them because I am strong enough to know people make mistakes. Sexy by ChristmasChallenge-r!! CURRENT: 5 lbs LOST

11-04-2009, 06:34 PM	#7
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 32,018 Images: 196 Blog Entries: 12	Sometimes what feels best is to lay your whole hand over the area and just, lightly at first, press. Sometimes the horse can take a lot more pressure than you think, but the initial reaction is to squirm/kick/bite because of the suddenness of the pressure, or the too-quick increase in pressure, etc. Let her get used to the warmth generated by your hand, then slowly just move your hand around, moving the skin with your hand, so the skin is sliding over the internal stuff, not your hand sliding over the skin. If you've ever been knocked in an area hard enough, the skin itself can be very sore to have something brushing against it. __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173)

11-04-2009, 08:06 PM	#8
kierababy Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Happy Valley, Ca Posts: 4,161 Images: 1260 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks. I will do that tom.. __________________ I dont Forgive people because I am weak. I forgive them because I am strong enough to know people make mistakes. Sexy by ChristmasChallenge-r!! CURRENT: 5 lbs LOST

11-05-2009, 07:32 AM	#9
MI Racer Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,358	What about putting a heat or ice pack and hold it on there?

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