Horse stomping hind legs

[Ados78]

Hi, the past few time I’ve let my horse out of the stable as he walks to his field he stomps his hind legs like they’ve gone to sleep or something

what could be causing this and should I be worried? TIA

 

[Pearlsasinger]

It is most likely to be caused by itchy legs. The reason for the itching could be feather mites, or as with my hairy cob, it could just be that the very warm weather recently has caused sweating, which is making her itch.

 

[Ados78]

It is most likely to be caused by itchy legs. The reason for the itching could be feather mites, or as with my hairy cob, it could just be that the very warm weather recently has caused sweating, which is making her itch.

I have read up on feather mites And was thinking about clipping his feathers off but a bit concerned without his feathers would the mud effect him as my field is trashed.

 

[lucy_108]

I had a horse that became incredibly stampy behind and he had maggots in his feet. I’ve also had them do this when they are uncomfortable in their sheath or have feather mites.

 

[claret09]

sounds like he might have unwanted guests

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I have read up on feather mites And was thinking about clipping his feathers off but a bit concerned without his feathers would the mud effect him as my field is trashed.

Better to treat the mites, ime. I should call your vet and ask for their advice.

 

[Starzaan]

Horse bones are incredibly dense and fairly difficult to break, but when they do break they do not heal well, easily, or quickly and are very prone to infection. Most would die a slow painful death from infection, even with antibiotics and other medical care. Those that survive would most likely not have full use of the leg, and have a leg prone to break again.

Er, slightly bizarre thing to post on a completely unrelated thread. Also somewhat incorrect. I ran a rehab yard for many years and I had lots of horses come through my doors with breaks, who then went on to live perfectly normal lives. You are also far more likely to encounter infection in badly managed wounds, not breaks.

Welcome to the forum. If you use it well you will benefit from the knowledge and experience of hundreds of wonderful horse people. If you start commenting random things on completely unrelated threads however, you won’t get the answers or discussions you are looking for.

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

Another vote for your vet to take a look.

My "project" mare was headshaking quite profoundly, and was also, during ridden work, biting at her forelegs. In the stable she was stamping and in obvious distress from her hind legs. She had a lot of feather.

When vet was here last week for routine vacs, teeth etc, he sedated her and we managed to clip off all the feathers. Vet felt this was the best way to go; the risk of mud-fever was considered, but as mare was in obvious distress from the feathers area, it was decided to go ahead and clip.

Since that, she's been a whole lot better! Ridden, there's an overwhelming difference in the way she is! And its meant that we've been able to take a look at what was underneath the feathers; surprisingly, when vet took a look, he couldn't find any evidence of feather-mite - we both think it was purely and simply that she'd just got too hot underneath all that hair.

Much much better now. We also hogged her as she has a massive Afro mane. Good job done methinks.