Something's not right!

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Hey all need some advice on my horses feet

His not quite right on his backs his not lame but his not tracking up, is reluctant to trot and go forward he has shoes on the front and bare behind, does about 7 hours work a week, 4 days and lives out his 15 this year welsh section d

I really have no clue what it could be there is no heat anywhere and does not react to pressing on his sole.
Like I said his not lame but can really feel something is not right when being ridden. he doesn't like walking on the Tarmac and always tries to walk on grass verges, I thought It could of been from when the farrier was last out about 6 weeks ago because he was a bit sore after that but it went away and has come back again.
we have brought him in and put him on a nice soft bed for tonight and will be ringing the farrier first thing in the morning but just wanted some advice really.
Thanks a lot in advance!:) x
 
I'd be having a word with your vet. When my mare put a hole 50% the size of her tendon in her hind leg she was reluctant to go forward and didn't quite track up but wasn't lame per se.
 
He might have arthritic changes and the hard road won't help with the concussion. Maybe do a bute trial for a couple of weeks to see if it makes a difference or put him on a joint supplement.
 
I had the same feeling about my boy two weeks ago and got the back lady out. He'd also started to walk on the verges as though looking for a softer surface. He was stepping short behind and very tense in trot as well. When he bucked after stepping on soft ground i knew he wasn't right.
He's got problems with a locking stifle but this seemed like something more. I was right and he also has problems with his SI, back and neck. Triggered by the stifle issues. Always listen to the little voice in your head. Hope he's ok:)
 
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