lameness query

[Helena88]

my vet is a bit stumped with this one.

he's lamer on a soft surface than a hard surface
he's sound on the lunge on a soft surface, but lame on a straight line
no heat or swelling in the leg
farrier can't find anything in the foot

any ideas?
(he's off for nerve blocks and xrays soon)

 

[Jodies9154]

could be anything, hence why need nerve blocks then prob ultrasound tendons and xrays, sometimes soft surface lameness can point towards softer tissue lameness than bones eg tendons, but really needs more investigations and to be seen really.

 

[Box_Of_Frogs]

As JodieS says H88, you may need to request a referral to a specialist lameness centre for a thorough lameness work up so you know exactly what you're dealing with. Not quite sure where you are in Wilts but Bushy Equine Clinic in Dursley, Gloc is brilliant - it was recommended to me by an RI friend and they are truly superb.