Tendon injuries are among the most common and debilitating musculoskeletal problems in sport and working horses, requiring careful diagnosis and prolonged rehabilitation.
Tendon injuries cause acute pain and long-term lameness. The prolonged rehabilitation period restricts normal horse behaviour and social interaction. Box rest creates psychological stress in active horses built for movement. Balancing effective healing with psychological wellbeing requires graduated controlled exercise, social contact, and environmental enrichment throughout the recovery period.