Breeze through box rest
Fizz Marshall helps you find your way through your horse’s recovery, keeping him happy and healthy in the process
For most of us, hearing that our horse needs to go on box rest is a fairly stressful prospect. How will he cope with being stabled, especially if he spends most of his time turned out? Will he gain weight? Will he lose muscle? How can you keep him entertained when he’s confined to the four walls of his stable? The questions racing through your mind can feel endless and overwhelming, but follow these six simple steps and it’ll pass much more easily than you might imagine. Not only that, but they’re changes that will make the time he spends in the stable easier on him, whether he’s in for six, 12 or 24 hours a day.
Our expert
Fizz Marshall has worked with all types of horses in her six years as Centre Manager at the Equine Therapy Centre at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire. More recently she’s managed racehorses for Jonjo O’Neill and been Yard Manager for Carl Hester.
Ask the experts
When your vet prescribes box rest, it’s important to get a clear idea of what they’re actually recommending. Don’t be shy to ask some questions, including...
• does your horse need total confinement, or is he allowed out for periods of time each day?
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