Hind limb problem?

[rforsyth1984]

Horse came in on Wednesday a bit funny. Sort of like when they have travel boots on (picking hind legs up a little high, stride a little short), but not as bad, barely noticable really. Had a good look around, but no injury, heat, swelling etc etc. Horse seemed slightly twitchy when I prodded around his left stifle but not a major reaction.

The day after it had improved, so I thought perhaps he had slipped in the field (it rained lots on Wednesday) and pulled a muscle?

Anyway, a couple of days on and its improved, he is not sensitive to prod anywhere, still no heat/swelling etc but still not *quite* right - its not a lameness, but more looks just a little stiff behind

I'm thinking that the best thing to do is just leave him until its better - suppose if its a pulled muscle it could take a week or so even to come right?

Is it worth popping him on the lunge in the school to see if its more noticable there or see if he trots it out?

I wouldnt hesitate to get the vet if I thought he needed them, but thought being such a minor thing best to leave it a few days at least?

 

[hellybelly6]

Yep try resting him for about 10 days and hosing the suspected area and see how he is.

It could be anything from a pulled muscle to a bruised sole to an intermittently locked stiffle.

If he is sore, I wouldnt lunge him or push him too much at this stage. See how he is in 10 days and take things from there. I hope he is ok

 

[rforsyth1984]

not at all sore, and no heat or swelling at all.

Will just keep an eye on him for the next few days and see how he goes. Fingers crossed nothing serious!

Thanks!

 

[hellybelly6]

No pain heat or swelling is good.

Hopefully, whatever it was it is settling. Just play it by ear.

Its good news.