Weird feeling in hind legs???

[Olivia16]

Have recently noticed that when I canter or gallop my horse it feels like he kind of hops or crosses his hind legs or something. It's hard to explain. When I pull him up and go again he is fine. It only happens for a few strides. He never does it in trot.He is fine on the lunge. Just wondering would anyone know what it could be?

Thank you

 

[ibot]

Does it feel like its not all collected?? My horse sometimes when going into canter feels all uncoordinated I blame it on him not maybe having enough impulsion cuz a lot of the power comes from behind?? does that make sense??? could explain it better if we had a cuppa lol!!!

Have you had your horses back checked???

 

[TheMule]

Sounds like he's going disunited?

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Would also have said disunited, mine tends to do it when he changes in gallop

 

[AmyMay]

Could be spavins or perhaps suspensory problems.

 

[Tiffany]

Could be one of a number of things. How old is the horse? If it's in early training it could be balance. if it's an older horse that was ok but now doesn't feel right I would have checked out. Hoppy behind can sometimes indicate suspensory problems so best to have investigated then at least you know what you are dealing with.

 

[Olivia16]

He is 14 years old. I have only noticed it in the last couple of days. I will call the vet.
Thank you for your replies.