clicky hip on one side any idea?

[Sags_Deer]

a friends horse has a click on one side of his hip, any reason should i recommend cortaflex, horse not lame and only 13. thanks

 

[Natalie_H]

My friends horse has the same thing, but it doesn't seem to affect him at all! He is also 13. He is on cortaflex. At night, you can hear him clicking around the field!!!

 

[WallisM]

My sisters pony who is 26 has that aswell but doesn't bother him, In the winter we put him on cod liver oil and make sure he is warm, He does have a touch of Arthitus (sp) But nothing to worry about.

 

[Moggy in Manolos]

My girl has clicky hips, but it doesnt bother her,i have clicky hips and i am ok, i think! *lol*

 

[monstermunch]

Everyone seems to panic when they hear a click. personally unless it is a problem i.e lameness, discomfort, or behavioural issues I wouldn't worry too much. Some amount of clicking is nomal however what's normal for one horse isn't for another. A bit like humans, some of us click more than others. Excessive clicking everywhere can be an indication of arthritis onset but one click I would say is not too much to worry about!