any suggestions

[samuelhorse]

King Samuelhorse the spoilt one, has decided to be intermittently lame, mainly under saddle.
Vet has been, and in true Sam style was fine for the vet, even on flexion test. Vet then decided he couldnt find anything amiss, but as i had said he was lame to have 5 -7 days boxrest (must point out im not calling the vet in anyway and trust him - and would agree as Sam seemed fine that day)
Now after his box rest i had to turn him out last night before having chance to jump on him, but seemed fine trotting up (barbecue at farm and didnt want Sam getting any burgers or eating peoples fingers) Anyway jumped on him this morning, seemed fine inhand but as lame as ever ridden to the point i had to jump off and walk back (luckily didnt get more than 50 metres)
What the hell could be wrong with him as no heat, swelling, pulses and fine even after flexion tests??? this has gone on for about two weeks.
Even thought he could be blagging it, but Sam usually likes to be hacked out and isnt like him to hide in the corner with his bum to me as he did this morning.....

 

[scotsmare]

Saddle problem??

 

[merlinsquest]

I thought this too.... perhaps it is trapping a nerve that goes down the leg???? Wild stab in the dark there

 

[Flame_]

Get the vet back. Have you tried lungeing him, particularly on firm ground? This often shows up problems and if it does you can show the vet. If there's nothing to see my guess would be its something in his foot, even if there's no heat.

 

[scotsmare]

LOL KVS - you and I have serious issues with feet!!

I think it has to be either higher up (back / saddle / pelvis) or lower down - foot.

KVS made a valid point about lunging on a circle on a firm surface as that will show up a foot problem. I would also get back / saddle checked if the lunging still shows nothing up.

 

[Ziggy_]

I would second back/saddle problem.

If sam is the one in your sig he is lovely btw

 

[Jane_Lou]

I had a similar problem many years ago, intermittent lameness, sound on soft ground, flexion etc but was noticable when lunged in small circle on concrete. Further examination identifed a tiny, pea sized lump on his suspensory ligament which was confirmed with scans as a small "fray" (vets words) 3 weeks box rest and he was fine. there was never any heat of swelling - just intermittant lameness.

 

[samuelhorse]

only problem is Sam doesnt know how to lunge............

going to get vet out tomorrow as seems even worse tonight,,,

am getting worried