Lame horse advice

RE: Lame horse advice

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 12:24:58 GMT

Update on Spencer ( I know youve all been on the edge of your seats ) . He’s had nine days rest and was sound by Saturday , just ridden him very sedately this morning and still seems sound. Will keep him pootling round for a week or so. Thanks for all the advice. I suspect many horses do this and never see the vet.

RE: Lame horse advice

Anthony Todd — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:50:08 GMT

[quote user="Clare Tapsfield-Wright"]I’m loathe to tweak anything Anthony[/quote]

I can understand that, but you wanted to isolate the lameness.... I doubt if you or anyone could exacerbate shoulder lameness in a horse anyway, just isolate the area

Bute and rest it is then, not that there's any other treatment AFAIK..

RE: Lame horse advice

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:24:52 GMT

I’m loathe to tweak anything Anthony, I’m pretty sure it was exacerbated by going down a steep slope with all his and my !!! weight on his front legs after his althetic dry stone wall jump. He’s not built for jumping , short and hairy , him not me . I’m going to rest him. At least I give accurate history to myself

RE: Lame horse advice

Anthony Todd — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:45:13 GMT

Have you tried extending the shoulder etc. and comparing the reaction on the other one?? [been a long time since I did that....]

RE: Lame horse advice

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:47:11 GMT

Well he’s improved but still lame , had all shoes off and trimmed and farrier says feet all ok. He thinks it’s shoulder too but if he doesn’t continue to improve with rest I’ll get a real horse vet out. I suppose we don’t always see them straight away but see the unresolved lamenesses perhaps. I’m hoping for the best , wish me luck , he’s my respite care provider in chief

RE: Lame horse advice

Liz Barton — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 22:03:29 GMT

Hi Clare - I'd be interested to hear the outcome to this.

Bruised sole or strain very likely if he jumped a stone wall. No heat/pulses but +ve hoof testers. If I had one bit of vet-kit as a horse owner it would be hoof testers. As 90% of lameness is in the foot, you'll localise 90% of lamenesses with it.

And I'd bute and short-walk if he behaves on a short lead rope, or box rest.

RE: Lame horse advice

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 16:35:29 GMT

That’s hilarious Bob,I know my limitations . I’ve got the farrier first thing and vet later if not sorted. He looks sound at walk today but not at trot.

RE: Lame horse advice

bob lehner — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 10:34:30 GMT

In first opinion practice all lame horses have pus in the foot until proven otherwise.... (owners always think it's the shoulder ...?!!).

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janine redman — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 22:34:14 GMT

Why box rest and not gentle walking as with dogs ? Do they not stiffen up if confined to stable ?

RE: Lame horse advice

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 22:14:44 GMT

Thanks David , was just having an owner type panic

RE: Lame horse advice

David Mills — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 21:42:51 GMT

Bute and box rest.

RE: Lame horse advice

Clare Tapsfield-Wright — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 18:09:37 GMT

Will do and thanks , having been told he cleared a dry stone wall this morning out of sheeer greed to come in with the Riding school ponies and be fed , I suspect its a strain but I’ll get him checked out anyway by farrier and vet. He’s insured too , thanks Iain

RE: Lame horse advice

Iain Richards — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 17:50:48 GMT

No heat in foot isn't a rule out for pus in the foot. Any digital pulse present? If you haven't got hoof testers, a light tap with a small hammer is helpful. Sudden onset, so NSAIDS, rest and get a vet in o Monday!