Horse at grass with filled legs??

[Lark]

Hope someone may have some ideas on this:
Checked mare this evening (at grass) and noticed that both hind legs - hock to fetlock are filled.
She doesn't seem overly sore maybe a little stiff.

Anyone any idea as to what might be causing this - I don't want to jump the gun but i haven't seen this before in a horse at grass.

 

[PapaFrita]

I'm going to be absolutely NO help at all except to say that yes, I have heard of this, but no, I can't remember what causes it. Sorry!
Someone will be FAR more informative than me though!

 

[Marilyn]

I've heard of this before as well...is it the protein in the grass? What I tend to do in these situations is phone the vet and ask their advice, they've probably seen it a million times before if it is common.

 

[cazza]

get the vet to check it out sounds a bit like lymphanjitus (sp) usually starts to show on a hind limb. Can't remember what usually sets it off, have only ever come across it a couple of times.

 

[miller]

Mine had a virus the other week - 1st sign was 3 filled legs - temp etc normal, not lame of stiff.

He had a week of bute and walking exercise and is now fine

 

[Lark]

Thanks all - seems to have subsided over the course of 24 hrs.

 

[milliepup]

I had a herd of 5 mares do this last year when I moved them to a new field. Absolutely no other problems apart from the filled legs. All went down within a few days so just put it down to the difference in the grass.
Glad to hear yours is all resolved.