3 yr old lame

[TequilaMist]

but only if you put him on a circle.This just came to light now(well 3/4 wks ago) as started to lunge..Was ok loose schooled,was lunged in big circle as he is a big boy bout 16hh and don't do small circles for young big horses. He's had bute/box rest etc with success but has came back lame on circle only after few weeks back in field.
Am thinking shoulder as it appears worse when right leg(the one that appears lame) on outside rather than inner and can't feel any lumps/bumps or heat.Runs up in straight lines fine so worried/confused now.
I am getting vet but just wondered if anyone has any thoughts on what it could be before my imagination goes into overdrive???
Thanks

 

[Andalucian]

You need a vet to tell you what's going on, there's many different things that could be causing it.

 

[Birker2020]

My friends horse was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis as a rising five year old. He is five now (six next May). She has been told to just do walk with him for a number of weeks, and then has gradually built up to short periods of trotting on a surface. Only time will tell whether he will be sound enough to do the disciplines she wants with him. We have everything crossed for him, he is a lovely horse.

He went away for 8 months to be broken in and produced and when he started to exhibit problems with the way he moved my friend was not alerted. Basically he was unable to tolerate the work load expected of him at that age. He came home, my friend (who is a veterinary physio) was able to detect there was a problem and he went for x-rays where the diagnosis was made. Very sad but like I say there may be light at the end of the tunnel its a waiting game unfortunately.

You are right to say that you shouldn't lunge your horse on small circles but it maybe that it would be better to turn your horse away for another twelve months or something so that his body and joints have time to grow. With fast growing horses there is a tendency for problems such as these and there is no point being impatient for the sake of six or twelve months as hopefully if you play the waiting game you will have many years of happiness with your youngster.

If the vet is in agreement how about getting a physio to have a look at him. She will be able to assess him from his movement and his stance, and will be able to tell if he is over compensating anywhere in his body which would pin point an injury. I can recommend an excellent one if you are within 50-60 mile radius of Solihull.

 

[TequilaMist]

Thanks for replies.
Applecart14 thanks.We were just going to get him to someone sitting on him stage then turn away til next year and start 'properly'.Leaving him another year isn't a problem for me as got daughters warmblood to ride so no real need to hurry him along.Not that should make a difference horse needs what it needs.Just gutted at the thought he may not be ok - negative I know!!
Have got vet booked for tomorrow morning so hopefully will get a better idea whats going on then

 

[Birker2020]

Thanks for replies.
Applecart14 thanks.We were just going to get him to someone sitting on him stage then turn away til next year and start 'properly'.Leaving him another year isn't a problem for me as got daughters warmblood to ride so no real need to hurry him along.Not that should make a difference horse needs what it needs.Just gutted at the thought he may not be ok - negative I know!!
Have got vet booked for tomorrow morning so hopefully will get a better idea whats going on then

Good Luck TM. Please do keep us all updated. x

 

[JanetGeorge]

Hi
I have been able to help a number of horses that show the same symptons when they've had an 'unseen' injury probably out playiong in the field.

Gee alexgingell - 8 posts in a month - all aimed at promoting your supplements! You'll be in trouble with TFC if you're not careful!

Horses who show lameness symptoms tend to get better (or not) with - or without - a supplement! With big youngsters, it can be something or nothing. If it's serious, no supplement will help - and if it's not, he doesn't NEED a supplement.

When the OP has a diagnosis from a decent vet, THEN we can start recommending 'remedies' if needed. Until then, your post smacks of blatant self-promotion!