Lump above fetlock - not lame

[LadyGascoyne]

This has popped up on Mim’s hind leg.

She’s not bothered by it, it’s not hot and she doesn’t notice if I’m prodding it but it’s harder than I’d expect for a windgall. Any ideas?



She’s sound in a walk and a trot and canters happily.

 

[milliepops]

is it the inside of the leg? (assuming so as no other leg in view but best not to assume!)

not really in the right place for a windgall either IME

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Yes, inside of her right hind.

It’s quite tucked away, I had to really try to find the right photo angle so you could see it properly.

You can’t see it from the outside, only maybe as she lifts her foot:



But it is hard-ish, not what you’d expect from fluid and not bony either.

 

[AmyMay]

Mmmm, I’d be inclined to think that that’s a swelling of the tendon sheath.

Is that a puncture wound below it?

 

[LadyGascoyne]

No, no puncture just muck. I did clean it off. No marks and no heat, no reaction when I felt it either.

ETA, I checked for marks because when I felt it, it almost seemed like what you’d expect from a tick bite - that sort of hard swelling rather than fluidy.

 

[Pinkvboots]

Mmmm, I’d be inclined to think that that’s a swelling of the tendon sheath.

Is that a puncture wound below it?

I wondered the same it could be linked to the wound below

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Unfortunately just some poo ? no clues there.

 

[Pinkvboots]

Oh well glad that is all it is I would just keep an eye on it, she could have just knocked it in the field.

 

[AmyMay]

Cold hose as a precaution?

 

[milliepops]

Cold hose as a precaution?

yeah I think I'd be doing that if it was me, and try to keep her just quietly pottering.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

I’ll pop down again and cold hose it, and check her.

She’s usually fairly good at not galloping around. She does trot everywhere, and she’s trotting nicely today. But it really has popped up very quickly. Wasn’t there last night.

 

[HappyHollyDays]

Do you have any grass snakes in the field? That is an unusual place to find a swelling but a snake bite might be a possibility if she accidentally trod on one.

 

[TheMule]

This has popped up on Mim’s hind leg.

She’s not bothered by it, it’s not hot and she doesn’t notice if I’m prodding it but it’s harder than I’d expect for a windgall. Any ideas?

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She’s sound in a walk and a trot and canters happily.

I would get that scanned

 

[LadyGascoyne]

I would get that scanned

Why? What would be your feeling on it?

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Do you have any grass snakes in the field? That is an unusual place to find a swelling but a snake bite might be a possibility if she accidentally trod on one.

No marks and not at all lame or sore to touch.

 

[TheMule]

Why? What would be your feeling on it?

I just don’t think you can be too careful where tendons are concerned. In all likelihood it's a bite and it will disappear in a day or 2, but I'd always be thinking 'what if?'. It's the wrong place to be a windgall.

 

[be positive]

I just don’t think you can be too careful where tendons are concerned. In all likelihood it's a bit and it will disappear in a day or 2, but I'd always be thinking 'what if?'. It's the wrong place to be a windgall.

Also a bit high for tendon sheath, if it was a front I would say it is a strike injury although it could still be from another horse, if it does not go down within a couple of days I would get it scanned as it is in an unusual place.

 

[ycbm]

That looks well placed for a strike injury of the tendon sheath to me but tendon sheath injuries are funny things and can form adhesions with the tendon that cause real problems. I think I would be making sure she keeps moving (I know you do, this is for anyone else thinking it needs box rest) and call a vet if there is any hint of lameness.

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[LadyGascoyne]

Went down, hosed it and stuck a bag of frozen peas on it until it felt really cold. Then washed the area with a bit of tea tree oil and water in case there was a small bite or sting I missed.

Bless her, she’s so easy, she didn’t bat an eyelid.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

That looks well placed for a strike injury of the tendon sheath to me but tendon sheath injuries are funny things and can form adhesions with the tendon that cause real problems. I think I would be making sure she keeps moving (I know you do, this is for anyone else thinking it needs box rest) and call a vet if there is any hint of lameness.

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Yes, out 24/7, track system and she’s naturally quite active.

 

[SusieT]

I'd consider getting it scanned as well, looks very localised and possibly like some bulging of the tendon area. To me, this would be a keep her quiet and ring vet on tuesday for advice injury.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

I'd consider getting it scanned as well, looks very localised and possibly like some bulging of the tendon area. To me, this would be a keep her quiet and ring vet on tuesday for advice injury.

If it’s still there on Tuesday, or if she looks like she’s off on it at all, I’ll call.

Although I do suspect that any treatment will be the same as every day life anyway- stand in field and munch grass, walk in hand a bit.

 

[milliepops]

it may well be, but I'd echo the others that I'd want to know what it was, even if there was nothing special needed in terms of treatment. I am a bit over sensitised to lumps on legs but unfortunately only thanks to lots of crap experience!

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Still not reactive to a firm touch and trotted sound to see me this morning.

 

[PapaverFollis]

Looks like it's gone down a bit? I hope its nothing. It's good that she's sound. I'm sure I've seen something like it before but cant for the life of me recall the context which isn't much use!

 

[LadyGascoyne]

I thought the whole area above the fetlock looked a little less puffy, and the lump looked maybe a little less prominent.

I suspect she’s given it a good wallop and she’s still young and a bit daft so she doesn’t really feel it.

Since we have very little in the way of solid structures in the field, (hedges, electric tape, shelter we made ourselves so really poor workmanship would probably crumble if it was whacked) I can only imagine it might be playing with Milagra.

Maybe it will teach her to play a bit more gently ?

Vet will be out towards the end of the week to see Milagra’s teeth again, so have a plan to have her checked over. Obviously will ring especially if she does look sore.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Flexing, mid step:



Standing:

 

[ForeverBroke_]

I hope its something and nothing! I'd be inclined to get it scanned also. Looks a bit too localized, and in too much of a 'problem,' area for me. Hopefully the vet at the end of the week can help advise

 

[LadyGascoyne]

So vet can only manage next week for Milagra but Mim’s leg is looking better.

The lump is now squishy not hard. She’s still absolutely sound.

 

[ycbm]

Looks good!

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