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Sorry bit long but just wondering what you thought. Have a nine year old tb x welsh 16.2hh gelding.Well schooled Had him for six years never sick or sorry untill about six weeks ago schooling him been walking for about ten minutes then he just could not go into trot. Not lame as such just not right. Tried him the following day he gain reluctant to trot, called out vet. Vet examined him: his back flexion test and trotted him in hand. Did not show lameness. Then he was tacked up to be ridden. Not really tracking up off hind and reluctant to go into trot Vet a bit bemused advised. bute for five days and Paddock rest for three weeks. he seemed fine in the field usual manic moments that horses have just sort of bunny hopping in canter. Brought back into work first day he was ok just a little stiff. The following daywhen ridden back to square one will walk but seems unable to go into trot. This horse over the years has had an easy life loads of hacking a little dressage showing and x country. Vet to call again this week. Could it be kissing spines? he has never bucked or napped or shown signs of distress. He is ridden in a balance saddle that is properly fitted. Anyone have any ideas.
 
Physio or chiropractor could help.
If not nerve blocks and maybe x rays could be needed.
With kissing spine, they tend to rear and buck so its more likely to be something else.
 
Sound like some sort of muscle soreness/strain, especially with not tracking up when normally does......I wouldn't be to concerned until id got a physio out who had assessed.
 
I would have had the physio out before the vet, if the horse isn't actually lame it's likely to be soft tissue. Once the vet has been called it's written in your horses' notes and next time insurance is renewed you may find exclusions even though the vet found nothing...
 
nich said:
I would have had the physio out before the vet, if the horse isn't actually lame it's likely to be soft tissue. Once the vet has been called it's written in your horses' notes and next time insurance is renewed you may find exclusions even though the vet found nothing...
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The horse was lame it was not tracking up with one hind leg and bunny hopping in canter in the paddock this is not a job for a physio or even more scary idea a chiro .
The horse needs to be worked up by a equine vet who specialises in lameness work ups.
 
I would definitely suggest getting his back checked. I know of a horse that have had similar issues and it was a physio that located the issue. Definitely worth a try!
 
Thank you all vet visit tomorrow. See what he says and go from there. Fingers crossed. He is such a fantastic horse and the most beautiful nature. Will keep you posted and thank you for your ideas.
 
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