Hind end lameness

[Account123]

Hi, my horse is booked in for a lameness work up for the following symptoms. I was just wondering if anyone’s horse has had similar to suggest what it make be and what treatment options maybe available?

- Intermittent lameness right hind ever since I bought him two years ago

- Alternating rest on both hinds in the stable and snatches both hinds

- Walks out of stable stiff in back end

- instructor has said when I’ve been riding that he’s stiff/short behind but then frees off


- Sore over right hind, left shoulder, hamstrings last two time he’s been treated by my physio

- Hard to build condition on hind end/top line even with loads of hacking and hill work


- Doesn’t use back end correctly when worked limited engagement/doesn’t push from behind, altered gait on left hind, toe drags in school

- Recently Less willing to travel forwards ridden and on lunge, especially in canter


Overall not quite right behind …

 

[Jessey]

Its not even worth speculating on, we haven't seen your horse and could panic you and put you down a rabbit hole that isn't even relevant, best bet is to wait for your vet appointment and not google it!

 

[LadyStetson]

It could be anything in the back end, really. The short striding suggests a stifle problem or arthritis. Intermittent lameness is a cause for concern, especially if there are no lameness indicators (swelling, heat, etc). Good luck, I hope the vet finds something.

 

[Mary Poppins]

My horse has similar symptoms and after a few nerve blocks we decided to spend the insurance money on a full body scan which showed up multiple problems. We could then work out the primary and secondary lameness issues. Horses are so complex and try to hide their pain. I hope you get to the bottom of what is wrong with your horse.