Raised lump over horses back - what could it be?

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I have an unstarted clyde x cob who is 3 and I've noticed a raised area over his back behind where his saddle would go and just in front of his pelvis....if that makes sense.

Its not a lump as in a round ball. It has a surface area about the size of your palm and if you cup your hand and place it over his spine, you'd be able to feel the raised area. I've had my regular back person out who has given him a general MOT and says his in good shape generally. She palpated this area too and got very little response from him. Its not got any worse but it hasn't disappeared either and, on her recommendation, I may get the vet. She said to give him a week or so before I got the vet for it to settle down after she's been working with it.

Anyone had anything similar happen? I know he's still growing and I'm hoping its nothing too serious or that he's just bruised it somehow but being a big breed, he's not entirely sure where his legs are he can look a bit awkward to turn and move as he's still bum high.

Any advice or opinions would be appreciated! Thanks.
 
Many years ago I noticed a lump on my mum mares spine, .. Anyway the back person used some rubber mallet thingy to push the lump back in place, as it was crossing?? No harm or discomfort from horse strangely enough and lump gone, & continued being ridden.
Not much to go on, but it's shows sometimes it's nothing serious.
 
Thanks Trooper, thats encouraging. She did do an adjustment on him but you still worry don't you. Wish I had x-ray eyes! lol
 
My sisters mare developed a lump on her back after various checks it turned out to be cancer and she had chemotherapy.

I can't advise you what to do as I have no idea what it could be but for me, if I am in doubt, check it out.

Good luck, I hope its nothing serious.
 
Thanks folks. I'm going to speak to my vet soon and see what he thinks is going on. I'm hoping its nothing too serious but feel its wise to check.
 
Quick update. Vet has been and scanned the lump. It's a big bruise and collection of blood. Vet thinks he must of rolled on a stone or fell over playing but he's not worried and said it will reabsorb itself. I can continue to long rein him just as normal. Phew!
 
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