lameness when ridden only-help!

[clairefeekerry1]

my horse has been showing the odd few intermitant lame strides every now and then and short/uncomfortable when walking down a hill. so i had the vet out and she did a lameness work out and he was totally sound. flexion tests,lunged on hard surface etc and totally sound so she said to maybe try some physio or have a word with farrier. i felt relived. tonight tho i had the saddler out and as soon i started walking in the school he commented that he looked slightly lame. so it seems to only be under saddle. what could this be? he is slightly pigieon toed and the saddler commented that it might be the balance of his feet?

 

[Penny Less]

maybe your weight making a difference, dont mean your too heavy or anything!, but just the extra weight putting pressure on. Some horses are called bridle lame but not sure what that means!



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[baymareb]

My horse went down hills like a camel (at least that's what it felt like). She showed no actual lameness but was obviously uncomfortable. I had the chiropractor out last week and he adjusted two spots in her back. She now walks down hills like a horse, swinging right out and perfectly happy.

If your vet didn't find anything, I'd definitely recommend a good chiropractor.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Is he lame if you ride bareback?