Lame but no heat or swelling

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Took Lil SJing yesterday and wasn't convinced that she was 100% when we unloaded her at home but there was no heat or swelling so didn't dwell on it.

Trotted her up today and she is definitely lame on a left circle on the lunge but barely noticeable on the right.

There's no digital pulse or cuts and scrapes etc.

Hoping she'll be okay in a few days but really dreading that it'll turn out to be her DDFT or collateral ligament :(
 
I'm really hoping its an abcess but theres no heat in the hoof and it seems like a bit of a coincidence that we went SJ yesterday :(
 
Marilyn said:
Could it just be a twist or a pull or something mild. I think cold hosing is a good start and monitor it closely.
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This and poultice the hoof on the leg concerned. If its abscess, the poultice will draw the pus out and keep the hoof clean. If she isn't right in 5 - 7 days, contact the farrier to explore the abscess possibility. If possible try and get your hands on some hoof testers and keep checking for heat and a pulse. If the farrier disregards an abscess and she doesn't become sound for a further 3 - 5 days, I'd get the vet out.
 
Thanks all :D

She looked much, much better today 48 hours after she first looked sore.

Guess I might just have to get used to having a wimpy WB compared to my old cob who wouldn't have looked lame unless her leg was hanging off :D
 
could simply be concussion even if you were jumping on a surface. Horses favour one leg on landing so that may explain why it's only left.
 
She looks happy and sound today. Did a beautiful extended trot round the field when the farmer startled her with his tractor. How long would you give her off? Thinking of taking her for a gentle amble this afternoon and seeing how she goes.
 
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