My horse SOUNDS lame

[Ellieflook301299]

Hi, I have an 8 year old section D mare that is not visibly lame in any gate, including on a circle and has no performance issues. However, when walking on concrete it sounds as though she is slamming one foot down. I can’t even distinguish which leg it is. Others have heard it too but can’t detect any lameness. I was just after some advice. Would you be concerned?

 

[ycbm]

Does she have one foot either more concave or less concave than the other three? That will do it, and it's not uncommon especially in front feet if the have a foot they prefer to stick forwards when they eat.

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[dogatemysalad]

If this sound is something new, its worth checking on a tight circle. Vet advised me years ago to shut my eyes and listen, when checking for lameness. The ear doesn't lie, but the eyes do, particularly with a horse that has different coloured hooves and legs.

 

[claret09]

my boy is totally sound but does slap one front leg down more than the other. he has done it for years - i don't worry. i would be concerned if it was something new though

 

[Honey08]

My mare used to do that. It was the start of arthritis in her hock, but she was about 16.