Swelling in the fetlock... what do i do?

[cheekycharley]

My horse has swelling in her offhind?(the back leg the side i dont get on) it is visible from sight as well as feel.

Just wondering is it best to leave her or ride her gently? someone rides her on a tues and i think maybe i should put her off...

Would it be worth poultcing her or should i leave her?

I didnt notice anything yesterday (but i am a bit blind to these things), we had our first lesson in ages yesterday and she is 14 1/2 years old...

I know i should ring the vet if it doesnt get better, but just wondering what to do tonight/tomorrow morning?

Any ideas? thanks

 

[Apercrumbie]

This happens with my boy too. If she isnt lame, ride her out but only at walk. If it still doesnt go down after a few days, call the vet. She's probably just knocked it!

 

[cheekycharley]

That sounds reasuring thank you, i think i might let the person ride her tomorrow, but ask that she doesnt take her out for too long and ask her only to walk.

 

[EmmaJ]

I've just put a simular post up too, but noticed my mare wasn't tracking up altough she seems fine now the swelling hasn't gone down but still a little weary about riding her incase in something a little more then a knock! let me know how she goes.

 

[cellie]

Had this last week and second time we inspected found the tiniest little scab cleaned with hibiscrub put some sudocreme on it was ok the next day.We just couldnt find cut in bad light .Try and have a look in morning in good light .