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hi i have a 16h tb gelding hes 23 the other day i went up the stables and he was falling over everywhere the previous day he was fine so i called the vet out and he said my horse has a nerological problem and i didnt no what to think it looked like his leg wasnt right i has a feel and his stifle keft clicking in and out and was floating about so i got a cirprator (exuse my spelling) out and he said this horse has no neuro problems he has something wrong with his leg so i was stuck for answers so my vet xrayed the leg the next day and he has stretched ligaments so there not holding his nee into place but he said he still will always have the neuro problem but now im stuck for answers because my horse has now been in for 3 weeks and everyday hes standing more square i let him out for the first time yesterday for an hour but i dont no what to do to carry on box resting him or let him out for a little while the vet is saying one thing and the cirpractor is saying another please help also my horse has just started a course of gastro guard because of ulcers and windsucking i just hope when his leg is better there will be no other problems and he has no neuro problem in the field it was heart breaking at first he looked like a dog chasing his tail then just falling so i brought him in at first so he wasnt a danger to himself please help if anyone has had neuro problems or ligament problems so i can get an idea of what to look for in a nero problem he was uncoordinated but now hes in hes walking straight but turning with his hinds on the floor but i think thats because of his leg in pain i really dont no hes on painkillers xx
 
Your post is hard to read. Try to use some punctuation.

My 16 year old horse was pts a month ago because she suddenly began to stumble and very quickly became uncoordinated behind. My vet immediately diagnosed neurological problems and we went to Liphook Hospital, where after tests and x-rays and lumbar punches, they decided she had a narrowing on the cervical vertbrae. There was nothing they could do to fix this, so I had her put down. She had already nearly fallen in the field and I did not want to come home and find her with a broken leg.

My horse was also showing lame, although the underlying problem was the neurological one. She had no control over her back end and was swaying when she walked.

At the end of the day, you have a 23 year old horse who is falling over. You need to ask your vet if he can fix this. He has already told you that the horse has a neurogolical problem and also a mechanical problem. It is a very dangerous problem, because if he falls on you, you are going to be toast. If he falls in the field he can end up breaking a leg very easily, which will be a very traumatic end for your both. Sometimes there are no easy fixes, especially for older horses.
 
First and foremost go with your vet's opinion, he is the one who is medically qualified to give it, if you are unsure about your vet go to another vet for a second opinion or ask for a referral to a specialist vet. Your chiro should only work on the horse in conjunction with the vet and is certainly not qualified to diagnose or dismiss a neurological problem.

Why is the horse on box rest? Is it because of the mechanical problem? How long is the horse expected to stay on box rest and when is the vet due to re-assess?

What exactly is the neurological problem? What is the prognosis for this problem?

I don't mean to be harsh but I think you need to seriously consider whether the horse can ever come right and also what will be needed to get him right and then decide what to do for the best. Good luck!
 
You say he looked like a dog chasing his tail? Do you mean he was running around in a tight circle with his head pulled round to his backside? If so, then I'm afraid your horse was having a seizure. You need to ask the vet to do a full neurological examination asap. It is quite likely that the leg problem has come from the horse falling over.
 
but i dont no what to do to carry on box resting him or let him out for a little while
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Your vet is the medical professional here. If he has scanned the leg, and found a problem with the ligament - then follow his advice to the letter.
 
Go with your vet's advice, and don't be afraid to ask for a second opinion/specialist. The vet won't mind. If you feel your horse would benefit from being out in the field for a bit, again ask the vet direct. He might say he can only graze on a lead rein, but at least he'd have a change of scenery. Neurological problems can easily end in tragedy, to horse AND owner, so please be very careful.
 
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