[Friesiangirl]

Originally Posted by Dawn

I will agree that he does have some issues with his feet, but I would concentrate first on determining if that is the cause of his lameness before worrying too much about bringing him into work. As the cause of lameness will determine what you do.

Very true

Thanks

[AQHA Hunter]

Have you done palpations all over his body to see where pain sources might be? If there is any pain or stiffness anywhere in his body? His feet could be the origin, or a contributing factor, but if they've been uneven and underrun, etc. for awhile, he could have chronic pain elsewhere from compensating for issues in his feet.

I agree that you need to look at what exactly is wrong, and addressing the underlying issues before you can formulate an appropriate plan for bringing him back into work. In the meantime, I'd just hand walk on surfaces that aren't too hard or too deep, and maybe do some gentle stretching. If you can have him turned out in good footing, I think that would be best.

[Friesiangirl]

Originally Posted by AQHA Hunter

Have you done palpations all over his body to see where pain sources might be? If there is any pain or stiffness anywhere in his body? His feet could be the origin, or a contributing factor, but if they've been uneven and underrun, etc. for awhile, he could have chronic pain elsewhere from compensating for issues in his feet.

I agree that you need to look at what exactly is wrong, and addressing the underlying issues before you can formulate an appropriate plan for bringing him back into work. In the meantime, I'd just hand walk on surfaces that aren't too hard or too deep, and maybe do some gentle stretching. If you can have him turned out in good footing, I think that would be best.

YesI have. He is only stiff in the left shoulder, nflinching, jsut stiff. Everywhere else he's normal