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Just to update on our problem; the vet xrayed him and feels there may be a problem with either his stifle or his hock. Have medicated into the hock and if he comes sound that must be the problem area. Fingers crossed. Does anyone out there know about stifle injuries, probably ligament damage?

thanks to all of you above who have posted replies. the pony is no better after the vets osteopath treated him, so am taking him to proper equine vet for thorough exam. we are in the wilds a long way from such vets. i have asked for flexion tests and xrays and we will see. i too am worried...

Just a thought but our warmblood was tender behind the girth and when the girth was done up for months. After other symptoms emerged we finally had the vet diagnose stomach ulcers. Now he is on the mend and the problem is going, if slowly as it seems to have become a habit.

Our wonderful 13.2 connemara has not been right now for over 3 months. It began when he started bucking after jumping which was uncharacteristic. Our McTimony Chiropractor diagnosed a tight and unlevel pelvic area, treated him and advised rest. 6 weeks later we began light work and he was...

my 15 year old connemara X has been diagnosed with a fibrotic myopathy. He had an accident in a ditch 18months ago and has fully recovered except for this lump on his 'buttock' which restricts the final inches of his hind leg movement and gives rise to a sort of stamping action. everything...