Marchtime
Well-Known Member
I went to visit my old retired pony today and found she had small swellings about the size of a 50p on each hind leg. The swelling is at the top of the cannon bone on the front if that makes sense, so just below the hock but at the front. It's bilateral. Trotted her up and she is noticeably stiff. It's hard to say whether she is lame as she was only really field sound previously.
I've made the decision to bute her. YO who looks after her will check her three times tomorrow and I'll look again wednesday but any clues?
The yard got broken into last night so guessing the horses probably flipped out in which case it's a strain or concussion but of what? I know people will advise getting the vet but I'm disinclined to yet as whatever is wrong I won't box rest her and she is fully retired so vet will only recommend bute.
Sorry for such a long post.
I've made the decision to bute her. YO who looks after her will check her three times tomorrow and I'll look again wednesday but any clues?
The yard got broken into last night so guessing the horses probably flipped out in which case it's a strain or concussion but of what? I know people will advise getting the vet but I'm disinclined to yet as whatever is wrong I won't box rest her and she is fully retired so vet will only recommend bute.
Sorry for such a long post.