Charlie_F_K
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I have a 17.3hh 11yo gelding, whom I have had for apprx 6months. He doesnt have too many miles on the clock.
Anyway a few months into having him the farrier has done a pretty (very) bad job with his feet, and a few days later he has come lame behind (a lot more pronounced on one side but both nevertheless). He has occasionally rested the one he is worse on in the paddock in the past but never has he been lame. Having investigated, there was some recent infection in there and a small puncture probably just from some gravel. Obviously we got him poulticed up and all the infection well out but he still didnt come sound. Then got the vet out who after an hour or two seemed baffled and simply prescribed box rest and bute for a few days. Still no better so had several back specialists who all said there is nothing they found that would concern them. Cue vet again, this was over the weekend, who has confirmed that there is still some lameness and it could poss be neurological as he doesnt seem to be placing his back legs the same twice, but without tests (which its looking like Im going to get him in for asap) they wont know. I was just wondering if anybody h had similar experiences? It is very hard to know what to do for the best until diagnosed which I'm hoping it will be soon! Another thing that is really upsetting me is that he is really tucking up and looking a bit crap behind I guess tensing his abdominal muscles, but when he is relaxed and stood straight he is actually a little fat! He is so well fed, watered, good grass, kept up to date with worming etc. I guess not a specific question but as all horsey owners and lovers will know it is just horrendous when theyre not right so any help or experiences people could share would be great!
xxx
I have a 17.3hh 11yo gelding, whom I have had for apprx 6months. He doesnt have too many miles on the clock.
Anyway a few months into having him the farrier has done a pretty (very) bad job with his feet, and a few days later he has come lame behind (a lot more pronounced on one side but both nevertheless). He has occasionally rested the one he is worse on in the paddock in the past but never has he been lame. Having investigated, there was some recent infection in there and a small puncture probably just from some gravel. Obviously we got him poulticed up and all the infection well out but he still didnt come sound. Then got the vet out who after an hour or two seemed baffled and simply prescribed box rest and bute for a few days. Still no better so had several back specialists who all said there is nothing they found that would concern them. Cue vet again, this was over the weekend, who has confirmed that there is still some lameness and it could poss be neurological as he doesnt seem to be placing his back legs the same twice, but without tests (which its looking like Im going to get him in for asap) they wont know. I was just wondering if anybody h had similar experiences? It is very hard to know what to do for the best until diagnosed which I'm hoping it will be soon! Another thing that is really upsetting me is that he is really tucking up and looking a bit crap behind I guess tensing his abdominal muscles, but when he is relaxed and stood straight he is actually a little fat! He is so well fed, watered, good grass, kept up to date with worming etc. I guess not a specific question but as all horsey owners and lovers will know it is just horrendous when theyre not right so any help or experiences people could share would be great!
xxx
