Hey any help greatfull :))

[Jo_Archie]

Hi any help wud b greatful!!
Went to my horse tonite he was stood in the field eyes closed,resting his back leg relaxing in the sun he went to walk off n hobbled for first two steps then walkd out of it n walkd over fast n fine like always...this is the second time i have noticed this in 2weeks both times hes been eyes closed in the sun dont know how long hes been there etc...but i find it very strange...????
What could this be??he lives in at nite in for 9hrs and comes out the stable fine in the morning??
i should mention he does have old injurys n before i got him was in the wrong saddle for a long time etc had a few comfrimation issues he had all summer off due to stiffness n unsound from al his little problems catching up with him hes been back in work months now foghting fit better then ever he had bowen through out been of work witch helpd when he was coming back in to work he had no muscle couldent stand on hard ground,use to b stiff daily we havent had any of this for at least 4plus months so we have come along way am i worrying because of what we have been through??????any help would b greatful please.hes a 13yr old tb had a hard life on a event yard n we just hack,local show,xc,dressage wil he stil b ok for al are dreasm this summer~????
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[Honey08]

I'm presuming that you've had vets involved throughout all this? I'd give them a ring, say you don't think it needs a callout yet, but describe what you see to them, and see what they think. They'll know more about the horse in reality whereas we are only speculating...

 

[emmaln]

Id say a couple of stumbly steps when he has been snoozing considering his past history probably arent anything to worry about he's probably just got a bit stiff or his legs have gone to sleep a bit! Providing he then walks out fine and doesnt seem to be struggling in any other way i wouldnt worry however a phonecall to vet or whoever has been involved in his treatment wont hurt and may put your mind at ease!

 

[Unbeliever]

Stifle lock?

 

[Charliepony]

My oldie had a locking stifle, he was always a bit dodgy soundness-wise due to arthritis... But he was hopping lame on it, literally couldn't walk, holding his leg right up and out in the air, never seen anything like it, I was only 14 at the time, out on a ride by myself, thought he'd broken it and called the vet expecting them to come out and put him down Not traumatic in the slightest!! He walked it off after about 10 - 20 strides, he didn't seem particularily stressed or in pain, it was just like his leg was stuck in that position. Also would happen if he'd been laying down a long time in the field. He was MUCH worse after he'd been stabled, vet recommended 24 hour turnout. It was also worse when he had less muscle. (had been off work due to various ailments (he's a rescue horse!!) before each episode, so had no muscle)