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FREE to pick up The Only Horse Magazine You’ll Ever Need www.nagmagonline.com August/September 2013 The Why we need to support County Brooke and Local Treating animals Shows injured by the devastating floods in Northern India The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, 5 – 8 September 2013 Pages of Carriage Driving MOrrIS R KAREN 5 The return of the popularrrY DR IVEDrivetime Section VIEW WITH SCU ● AN INTER NEWS COMPETITIONS PAULA’s pAGE CLOSE UP FASHION Contents PAGE 04 ......................................... PUBLISHER : Advice from Paula Broadhurst – ENM Solutions Limited DIP collateral ligament injury The Granaries, Paynesfield Henfield Road, Albourne PAGE 06 ......................................... West Sussex BN6 9JJ County Shows – The importance of Tel/Fax: 01273 491922 supporting the shows for Equines EDITOR : PAGE 08 ......................................... 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You should verify all information before relying on equestrian events it and decisions based on information contained in our publication are your sole responsibility. All PAGE 26 (DT 02) ........................... information correct at time of going to press. Drivetime – An interview with FRONT COVER : The Longines Karen Morris King George V Gold Cup winner PAGE 29 (DT 05) .......................... Ben Maher on Triple X III. By Snapshot – Some of your favourite 26 Julian Portch (julianportch@ Driving photos hotmail.com - 07768 398333) Wood Pellet Horse Bedding at OFFERS exceptional prices • Easy to use • Bio-degradable Wood Pellets are the highest quality and delivery is available throughout the UK Corley Moor, Coventry, Warwickshire Tel: 01676 540400 or 07973 742043 Tel: NagMag on 01273 491 922 or email: [email protected] August/September 2013 NagMag ❘ 03 Q & A ❘ Paula Broadhurst BSc., BVMS, Cert EM (Stud Med), MRCVS My horse has sustained an injury to the medial collateral ligament in his left fore foot After rest and remedial shoeing what are the chances of a complete recovery. DIP collateral ligament injury type of lameness displayed can vary depending on the nature of the condition. It may be a severe sudden onset of unsoundness or a subtle poor performance or, resistance to certain movements. Collateral ligament injuries are usually diagnosed initially by By Paula performing nerve blocks which localise the lameness to the foot. Broadhurst Sometimes in chronic injuries radiography may show some bone changes associated with the ligament insertion points, but other times ollateral ligaments are a band no radiographic changes are visible. Ultrasonography can be used to of fibrous tissue positioned assess part of the ligament however the lower portion of the structure C on either side of the joint, is not able to be visualised properly as it extends behind the hoof connecting the bones to help maintain wall. The best way to fully assess the nature and extent of a collateral the stability of the structure. The joint ligament injury is through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). within the hoof is referred to as the Often with traumatic collateral ligament injuries the MRI scan distal interphalangeal (DIP) or coffin identifies damage to additional structures within the hoof such as joint. Both the fetlock and the DIP the deep digital flexor tendon insertion, injuries to the collateral joint have collateral ligaments on the ligaments of the navicular bone and navicular disease. Collateral inside and outside of the leg. ligament injuries are also often bilateral even though the lameness Injuries to the collateral ligament may only be present on the worse affected limb. of the DIP joint are thought to be Treatment will vary according to the severity of the damage and associated with twisting, turning and the other concurrent injuries. This will usually include a period of box the rotational forces put onto the rest for 2 to 12 months followed by controlled exercise. It may also horses leg. Medial ligament injuries include a period of having the foot in a cast to minimise movement, are more common than lateral which shockwave treatment, medication of the DIP joint, corrective shoeing is likely to be due to the biomechanical and in some specific cases the damaged ligament may be injected loading of the limb. Like other with platelet rich plasma (PRP), Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist ligament injuries in the horse, collateral Protein (IRAP) or other treatments. damage can be either due to an acute The prognosis for these types of injuries is wide and varying. traumatic occurrence or, it can be a Like all ligament injuries the damage is assessed by how much of chronic gradually deteriorating injury the ligament length is damaged, by how much of the cross sectional developing over time. Logically, the area is affected and by the degree of fibre loss that has occurred. In addition, the prognosis for return to the horse’s previous level of performance depends on what that level was. Obviously, an advanced eventer is going to put more pressure on re injuring the ligament than a horse aimed a much lower level of competition. In the veterinary literature it is generally reported that between 30 to 65 per cent of horses with primary collateral ligament injuries return to their previous level of performance. However, without knowing the details and extent of your horse’s injury, any other concurrent problems identified on MRI scan, and what level of work you intend for them to return too, I cannot really give you a guide to prognosis. Therefore you would be best advised to discuss this with your own vet who knows the details of your case. NM 04 ❘ NagMag August/September 2013 For Advertising Opportunities visit www.nagmagonline.com )$0,/< 5$&,1* )(67,9$/ 3 action packed days of fun for all the family! 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What do you see when you go to a show? Firstly, it is a lovely family day out, time to spend with Mum and Dad and the children, with something of interest for all. The men tend to flock towards the tractors, the ❝ the country shows classic cars, the mechanical tools, the fly fishing, the gun sports and are now retaining dare we even mention the beer tent. The female on the other hand is attracted to the latest fashion styles, the Kath Kitson lookalikes, more of a local strawberries & cream, the craft tents, flower tents and of course all flavour the latest bargains on offer. ❞ Stereotypical you might murmur, but I regret it is in the main true. But do not forget the children; through the eyes of their offspring Mum and Dad see things in a different light. Firstly the arena displays, they can be exciting and they can be cute. Amazing motor cycle feats of daring, dog shows, the huntsmen and the hounds, marching bands all designed to entertain and educate 06 ❘ NagMag August/September For Advertising Opportunities visit www.nagmagonline.com The Importance of County Shows for Equines Reasons To Support The Shows For Emma and Nicola, Directors of Romsey in entries and visitors to all our events. The Saddlery on their way to Wilton Show, they market is saturated with horse trials, pony believe it is an ideal opportunity to promote their club days and charity rides, so engaging a PR products to all disciplines at all levels.