Wet fields causing problems with legs?

[ForeverBroke_]

My horse was diagnosed with PSD in his left hind approx 6 months ago now. Following re-assessment he seemed to be showing signs of improvement and is due for a re-assessment in 1-2 months time.

However this week he has been dawdling out to his field (didnt think much of it initially as he's also arthritic infront) but today I've noticed that he is mildly lame on the opposite back hind, and its filled/swollen. He's holding it much the same as he did when I noticed the PSD on the other.

He's got the vet due for jabs so I'll ask them that side of things then, but I just wonder whether all this rain causing our fields to be muddy/poached is actually harming his legs..I can imagine its quite a strain to walk in those conditions all day!!

Anyone else's having trouble??

Spring anyone!?

 

[Tickles]

Bumping for you as I've heard of this being an issue but am no expert.

 

[mynutmeg]

A couple of years ago the yard we had really deep boggy fields and I couldn't keep my mare sound. She constantly had a low grade lameness in her hind leg. Within a week of leaving the yard she came competely sound. My only cinclusion is that the deep ground pulled at her leg so much it was straining it