Clicking in coffin joint. Advice appreciated ??

[Dwyran_gold]

Can I pick your brains? My Irish cob youngster who is not quite 3 has suddenly developed clicking in his coffin joints on both hind legs. I was just doing our usual walk around the yard and I noticed a click click click as if he was brushing hooves together (he’s due 28th for a trim so getting to a point they need doing) but on closer inspection I could actually see the coffin joint jerk back accompanied by the click as he weight went forward... anyone experienced anything the same? No heat, No swelling, not lame and no signs of discomfort.

 

[twiggy2]

The coffin joint is within the hoof capsule so I am not sure how you would see it jeerking.
If you have concerns you could speak to your farrier and vet and/or ask them to have a look.

 

[Dwyran_gold]

The coffin joint is within the hoof capsule so I am not sure how you would see it jeerking.
If you have concerns you could speak to your farrier and vet and/or ask them to have a look.

Yes. that’s exactly how it jerks it looks like it is the hoof but obviously I know where the coffin joint is, when the hoof jolts it is the hoof so I’m 100% sure it’s the coffin joint. I’ll ask the farrier on the 28th. Thank you. X

I’ll take a video tomorrow. X

 

[Dwyran_gold]

100% sure it’s coffin joint. As in the picture when it jolts and clicks it’s the area shown x

 

[[131452]]

Clicking is usually either gas being released from the synovial capsule or a ligament sliding over a bone. Given his age he likely has some ligament laxity as his joints are still very much growing so I'd be inclined to think it's something to do with that but if you're concerned best to ask the vet.

 

[Dwyran_gold]

Clicking is usually either gas being released from the synovial capsule or a ligament sliding over a bone. Given his age he likely has some ligament laxity as his joints are still very much growing so I'd be inclined to think it's something to do with that but if you're concerned best to ask the vet.

thank you for taking to time to reply. the way it pops it seems like a ligament sliding, it’s just come on so suddenly and equally in both hind feet. The farrier i use is the medical type so I’ll ask his opinion (as it’s not causing any pain or discomfort) and get the vet out if I don’t get an answer ?? X

 

[[131452]]

thank you for taking to time to reply. the way it pops it seems like a ligament sliding, it’s just come on so suddenly and equally in both hind feet. The farrier i use is the medical type so I’ll ask his opinion (as it’s not causing any pain or discomfort) and get the vet out if I don’t get an answer ?? X

Is the horse backed yet? It might be an idea to reduce the workload if he has any as it sounds like he might be going through a growth spurt. If you overload the joints at this stage this can result in OCD (osteochondritis)

 

[Dwyran_gold]

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Is the horse backed yet? It might be an idea to reduce the workload if he has any as it sounds like he might be going through a growth spurt. If you overload the joints at this stage this can result in OCD (osteochondritis)

He looks like he’s going through a growth spurt. He’s not in work I just take him for a plod around on the lead rope for 10 mins twice a week x

 

[Dwyran_gold]

Thank you everyone who commented. I’ve had some medical advice (been one of those moms) and it is him growing. As they grow the ligaments can relax causing slipping and a clicking/popping noise. It should resolve itself when he’s finished growing and if it doesn’t it’s a simple injection from the vet to tighten the ligament. He can still do what he’s doing and He can still start work when he’s ready with no ill effects. Apparently it’s very common in young cobs!
minds at rest! Thought I’d update incase someone searches for similar ?? X

 

[ester]

I'd still be interested to see a video from curiosity only!

 

[Dwyran_gold]

I'd still be interested to see a video from curiosity only!

I’ll upload one xx

 

[ester]

thanks