what could this be?

[smellsofhorse]

My tb had a nasty kick injury last year.
He fractured his patella, it formed a sequestrum.
The medial ligament was also damaged.
He had 4 months box rest.
Gradual build up of work.
He went slighly lame once but after going back he was then fine.
Has got kicked again (different leg) so had a couple of easy months.

All was going well but he seemed unlevel.
Chiropractor treated him.
He was loads better.
Been lunging him over poles lots.
Not been ridden much over christmas ( unusual for him to have time off when healthy) but no more than one day off at a time and then lunged or ridden next day
Turned out for at least 12 hours a day.

Chiropractor treated him again the other day.
Now he seems wobbly when walking.
His backend seems to almost give way or could be sticky stifle? (no clicking sound)

could this be due to old injury?
or due to chiropractor manipulation?
Will he improve after a few more days?

I will call my usuall vet tomorrow and see what he thinks.

 

[be positive]

My guess would be that the ligament needs regular work to keep the stifle functioning properly, possibly as he has had an easy time it has weakened a little or may be getting worse as he gets older, if sticking slightly there will not always be a clicking sound.
Vet will be able to advise but I would think more work, plenty of hacking will help, I would avoid lunging.

 

[smellsofhorse]

Yes he normally gets plenty of work veryrarely a day off.
These last 3 weeks are an exception.

I was advised to do lots of lunging
over poles to strengthen his muscles. ( just lunged in a cavason, no roller l)
he is 8.

 

[Jess Hoss]

I was also advised not to lunge - puts too much pressure on their old injuries making them work in circles - so I was told. . . .