leg/shoulder pain?UPDATE

BonnieM · 05-06-2008, 07:34 AM

Our palomino began limping Sunday after my DH rode him up some steep hills on a trail ride...he got off and lead him back to the trailer, and we took him home and did some inspecting/doctoring (cold hose, linimint).

He had just been trimmed so we thought maybe the trim was too close, but that doesn't seem to be the case. He does not appear to have hoof pain. Seems like he begins to limp only when taken up or down a hill (which we have to do when we lead them to & from the pasture morning and evening, quarter mile walk each way.)

SO, my question is: How do you tell WHERE the pain in a horse's leg/knee/shoulder might be if there is nothing obvious like swelling?

Thanks!
BonnieM

Ryle · 05-06-2008, 10:12 AM

Well, it's partly experience with dealing with lots of lamenesses and partly the skills to manipulate the leg and look for what exacerbates the pain. If it's continuing, I would have the vet out to examine the leg. The fact that it's more noticeable uphill and downhill would make me think of ligament/tendon injury right off and those need to be diagnosed and a strict rehab schedule layed out to prevent permanent issues.

BonnieM · 05-06-2008, 11:26 AM

Thank you! Will do!

BonnieM

MaggieSue · 05-06-2008, 11:31 AM

How does he stand when asked to square up?
Does he point that leg? I'm guessing he does..if so, it's in the shoulder.

BonnieM · 05-06-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaggieSue

How does he stand when asked to square up?
Does he point that leg? I'm guessing he does..if so, it's in the shoulder.

Hmmm. We don't ask him to square up...we don't show. BUT, I will try that this afternoon and see what he does.

Thanks!
BonnieM

BonnieM · 05-13-2008, 10:03 AM

Well, after many vet conversations, and two trips to our farrier, Dusty is doing much better. We determined that it WAS the trim...he had trimmed the toes too short for Dusty's liking. Also, Dusty's heels are low -- NOT from the trim. So, with everyone's input, the farrier put 3 degree lift pads and shoes on the front. After about 24 hours of getting used to being up where he should be, he started to feel better and now seems 100%. We have not ridden him yet, just walking in hand. He went out to the pasture today, and ran like an idiot

to play with the other two, and he was certainly not showing any pain!

We will DEFINITELY keep both eyes on him and will follow up on any little change, but so far so good.

Thanks for the input everyone!

BonnieM

PeggySue · 05-13-2008, 10:55 AM

glad to hear it was nothigntoo serious

05-06-2008, 07:34 AM	#1
BonnieM Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, Iowa Posts: 1,466 Images: 338 Blog Entries: 9	leg/shoulder pain?UPDATE Our palomino began limping Sunday after my DH rode him up some steep hills on a trail ride...he got off and lead him back to the trailer, and we took him home and did some inspecting/doctoring (cold hose, linimint). He had just been trimmed so we thought maybe the trim was too close, but that doesn't seem to be the case. He does not appear to have hoof pain. Seems like he begins to limp only when taken up or down a hill (which we have to do when we lead them to & from the pasture morning and evening, quarter mile walk each way.) SO, my question is: How do you tell WHERE the pain in a horse's leg/knee/shoulder might be if there is nothing obvious like swelling? Thanks! BonnieM __________________ I always tell people their dream horse is standing in their own back yard if they will learn enough horsemanship to appreciate and understand them. -- Ann Bennett *THE BOYS!* -- Bud -- JR aka "Just Right" -- Dusty Last edited by BonnieM; 05-13-2008 at 09:58 AM.

05-06-2008, 10:12 AM	#2
Ryle Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,702 Images: 1	Well, it's partly experience with dealing with lots of lamenesses and partly the skills to manipulate the leg and look for what exacerbates the pain. If it's continuing, I would have the vet out to examine the leg. The fact that it's more noticeable uphill and downhill would make me think of ligament/tendon injury right off and those need to be diagnosed and a strict rehab schedule layed out to prevent permanent issues. __________________ Cindy D. Registered Veterinary Technician Member American Assoc. of Equine Veterinary Technicians

05-06-2008, 11:26 AM	#3
BonnieM Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, Iowa Posts: 1,466 Images: 338 Blog Entries: 9	Thank you! Will do! BonnieM __________________ I always tell people their dream horse is standing in their own back yard if they will learn enough horsemanship to appreciate and understand them. -- Ann Bennett *THE BOYS!* -- Bud -- JR aka "Just Right" -- Dusty

05-06-2008, 11:31 AM	#4
MaggieSue Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,727 Images: 2	How does he stand when asked to square up? Does he point that leg? I'm guessing he does..if so, it's in the shoulder. __________________ http://equinemassage.homestead.com/ Center for Natural Healing for Animals Equine Massage Classes Therapy and Books for Rehabbing the EPM, Sway Back, Cold Back

05-13-2008, 10:03 AM	#6
BonnieM Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, Iowa Posts: 1,466 Images: 338 Blog Entries: 9	Well, after many vet conversations, and two trips to our farrier, Dusty is doing much better. We determined that it WAS the trim...he had trimmed the toes too short for Dusty's liking. Also, Dusty's heels are low -- NOT from the trim. So, with everyone's input, the farrier put 3 degree lift pads and shoes on the front. After about 24 hours of getting used to being up where he should be, he started to feel better and now seems 100%. We have not ridden him yet, just walking in hand. He went out to the pasture today, and ran like an idiot to play with the other two, and he was certainly not showing any pain! We will DEFINITELY keep both eyes on him and will follow up on any little change, but so far so good. Thanks for the input everyone! BonnieM __________________ I always tell people their dream horse is standing in their own back yard if they will learn enough horsemanship to appreciate and understand them. -- Ann Bennett *THE BOYS!* -- Bud -- JR aka "Just Right" -- Dusty

05-13-2008, 10:55 AM	#7
PeggySue Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 11,194 Images: 1048 Blog Entries: 9	glad to hear it was nothigntoo serious __________________ Moosa says stop and smell the flowers life is too short not to enjoy it

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