Lameness (not related to my insurance question!!!)

[HorseS0S]

The insurance question I have posted is dor another new horse we are getting...
My horse has been lame for a week now. It seems like it is painful in his front, nearside leg. The canon bone area has a throbbing vein and little enlarged bulge on the inside of the leg. He isnt in pain (no tail swishing, no obvious pain showing symptons). What shall I do? Is this throbby thing normal, there is pne on the other front leg but it is smaller? He is bad in trot then in walk. If I stop then start again it is ok for a few strides then starts again. It is like it is jarring
any help appreciated

 

[Rana]

Phone the vet. If he's lame, he is in pain.

 

[LankyDoodle]

You said it seems like it is painful in his near fore, then you said he isn't in pain. If he's lame then he must be in pain. Presumably when you say throbbing vein you mean a racing pulse? You say he has a swelling - has he knocked it? Has he been kicked? Is there infection? Is there any heat in the feet? Is he leaning back on the hind legs or struggling to turn? You may not think he is exhibiting signs of discomfort but it doesn't sound like he's too happy. The usual reason for a racing pulse is an increase in blood pressure to the area.

I think you should put on box rest if he's not already in and call the vet out ASAP.

I hope he gets better soon