causes of lameness not in foot

[teasle]

My horse was lame this morning, I called my vet who nerve blocked the foot ,but he was still lame. He wants to have him at the surgery to continue investigations and I am just so worried about what it could be. He has no heat or swelling and he is only young and lightly ridden.

 

[spike123]

as it isn't in the foot it could come from just about anywhere. Is it in front or behind? No heat or swelling doesn't neccessarily mean there is not damage to a tendon or ligament either so it could be something minor or possibly something more significant. Try not to worry though as it could just be a minor sprain in the field.