Pain

If a horse’s musculoskeletal system hurts, it will instinctively move less or put less strain on the affected limb,” says Regula Bettschart-Wolfensberger, Head of the Department of Anesthesiology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Zurich. Gestures such as tail slapping, rolling, pawing or sudden restlessness, on the other hand, are more likely to indicate abdominal pain.

Those who do not want to rely exclusively on conventional medicine can support the treatment with home remedies or alternative remedies. Cold, for example, reduces blood circulation and thus helps with acute inflammation or injuries. Heat, on the other hand, relaxes tense muscles and stimulates blood circulation so that the substances causing the inflammation can be removed more quickly. Physiotherapy and acupuncture can also support conventional medical treatment. True to the motto: what is good for humans is also good for horses.