Mahoganybay
Well-Known Member
Have the vet coming on Friday for my big lad. He is 18 years old, IDx who has done a lot of jumping in his time.
Been a bit reluctant to walk down hills of late, has always been a lazy boy, but seems even more so and in the last few days has been stumbling on his offside fore.
Popped him on the lunge today to see what was going on and it looks like his fetlock just kind of gives way.
Have had the same farrier for the last 7/8 years and trust that his feet are in balance. His back appears fine, just recently seen physio, but will ask vet to check too. Saddle fit a little suspect and we are currently working with a very competent master saddler.
Navicular? Arthritis in fetlock? Hock related or could it be due to his saddle?
Any experiences?
Been a bit reluctant to walk down hills of late, has always been a lazy boy, but seems even more so and in the last few days has been stumbling on his offside fore.
Popped him on the lunge today to see what was going on and it looks like his fetlock just kind of gives way.
Have had the same farrier for the last 7/8 years and trust that his feet are in balance. His back appears fine, just recently seen physio, but will ask vet to check too. Saddle fit a little suspect and we are currently working with a very competent master saddler.
Navicular? Arthritis in fetlock? Hock related or could it be due to his saddle?
Any experiences?