We are all committed to caring for our little ones as best as possible ✨ This well-being obviously involves the care we provide to their members. One of the challenges? Succeed in slowing down the appearance of lumps on the limbs, this post is here to help us! 🔐

Before we begin, what is a wheel?

It is a “ deformity ” located on the horse's limbs, not painful and quite soft under the fingers. It is the consequence of inflammation 🔥🔥 leading to too much accumulation of synovial fluid . In most cases , once the wheel appears, it will accompany the horse throughout its life . It is not “ serious ” once it is there, but it is unsightly and above all, its appearance is linked, as said previously, to an inflammatory phase which, even if it is quite short in time, is painful 😔

We will therefore do everything possible to ensure that the wheels never appear, for this you can take an interest in 1️⃣ the quality of the ground on which your horse evolves on a daily basis 2️⃣ in its diet, but also 3️⃣ shower the limbs with water cold from bottom to top with a powerful jet, etc. 🛁

Regarding care, do not hesitate to apply clay frequently . Obviously we recommend Gun Tare clay from Alodis Care , the active ingredients it contains promote lymphatic circulation and help resolve swelling.

You can also massage the limbs using Drain&Circul from C&Cie , it is a draining gel which acts on the lymphatic system by stimulating microcirculation, to be applied before or after work 👑

To avoid congestion, the installation of rest bands can interfere with your weekly routines . They will allow your horse's tendons to recover well after work , especially if the effort was intense .

⚡️ Please note : these should be placed over flannels (or cotton), and only by experienced trainers because a bad break can injure the horse.