With all of the medical advancements today, it is possible to fix a horses broken leg. It is very spendy and most people can not afford to have this done. In the past, a horse that was unable to take weight on a leg for any appreciable period of time - such as that required for a fracture to heal - would have to be euthanised. This is because a horse is so heavy and its legs are so fragile. Horses are built for speed - their spindly legs must take close to half a ton of weight. When one of the legs is out of action, the others cannot hold up the horse's weight. It was usually considered more humane to euthanise the horse immediately than to allow it to suffer as one of its other legs broke or ruptured a tendon under the strain. Modern technology has allowed a lot of broken bones to be repaired. It is not so much the ability to set the bone, but the ability to hold up the horse while it heals. Slings allow a lot of the horse's weight to be taken by pulleys on the roof. Some horses will not stand in a sling, and particularly highly-strung or temperamental horses may not be suitable candidates for rehabilitation. The prognosis for a horse with a broken leg is generally good if the fracture is simple and the horse will accept treatment. There is usually permanent lameness and for this reason, horses are sometimes euthanised because it is more economical. A horse that has had a broken leg is no use for competition, only for light riding if that. If the break was a result of a congenital weakness it is no use for breeding either. A mare with severe lameness may not be able to carry a foal, and a stallion that is lame in one hind leg will not be able to stand to serve a mare. Jockey club only registers horses produced by live cover (artificial insemination is not allowed) so this is a problem for racehorses in particular. The huge costs involved to surgically repair a fracture and then rehabilitate the horse mean that it is financial suicide to attempt to save a horse with a fracture if you are not extremely wealthy. Some fractures, such as compound fractures or fractures of more than one leg, still result in instant euthanasia. Since this question was asked shortly after Eight Belles was put down I will use her as an example. During the 2008 Kentucky Derby, Eight Belles fractured both front legs. She was euthanised because she could not stand while the legs were splinted. However, even if they had gotten her up it would have been far harder for her to be saved. Her front legs would have to have been held off the ground for over a month. The result would have been dubious - and the horse would have suffered immensely. This is why the sad decision to put a horse down is often made after it breaks a bone.
depending on the break and how much you are willing to spend to save the horse, the technology now exists to repair most broken legs in horses but it is not a cheap option and not without risk.
No not always. the likelihood of having to put a horse to sleep due to a broken leg mainly depends on where the break is located and what type of break it is.
The horse fell on him.
If a horse breaks its leg it is usually euthanized. This is because once the leg is broken, it can be set to heal, but it will always limp. But in most cases, the horse will be in too much pain, or wont even be able to get up if it cant heal right, so the owner usually has it put down.For more information about this topic, please check the related link.
I think it was Barbaro who survived it but then had to be put down because the vets couldn't fix the leg.
Horses can break a leg in many ways; stumbling, galloping, races, fighting, and the most common, jumping. When a horse breaks its leg, it's in a lot of pain. The bone could be set, but your horse will always limp. But, if it does heal, it wont do much good, as the horse will still be in a lot of pain, as i said, limp, and may or may not get up at all. That's why most owners euthanize their horses, meaning, they put them down. You can look up ways a horse breaks it leg to find out more. Just be safe and gentle with your horse ;)
no
No it isn't.
The horse fell on him.
Recovery from a broken leg will likely take several months, if it is possible at all. Broken legs used to be considered untreatable. Thanks to veterinary science we can now save some horses who suffer broken limbs.
they have to use a rope
No, I do not have a broken leg, i had a broken arm but not a broken leg
no it cant heal in 1 day
im not sure but most horses are put down after a broken leg as it costs a lot to get it healed!
Horses are often put down when their leg is broken for several reasons: 1. It is very expensive to fix a horse's broken leg 2. The process of fixing a broken leg is very stressful for a horse 3. The chances of it fully healing are slim. 4. A horses legs are so important to them; if one cannot be used, it will affect the entire body, often causing even more problems, like what happened to Barbaro when they tried to fix his leg. It is simply less stressful and less painful for the horse to put him down, and cheaper for the owner.
It's leg is broken! Take it to the vet.
If a horse breaks its leg it is usually euthanized. This is because once the leg is broken, it can be set to heal, but it will always limp. But in most cases, the horse will be in too much pain, or wont even be able to get up if it cant heal right, so the owner usually has it put down.For more information about this topic, please check the related link.
Yes broken kneecap and femur can still get better and can still bent again
The hypothesis of a broken leg is that you fractured your leg.