Mini standing on toes

kierababy · 11-03-2009, 01:08 PM

Just a question, but what could cause a mini to stand on his hind toes? Its a case at the clinic I work at and it has use confused.

IIIBarsV · 11-03-2009, 01:10 PM

Knuckling over? That would be my guess.

kierababy · 11-03-2009, 01:11 PM

Nope I have seen him and he doesnt knuckle over at all. It looks like a ballerina up on her toes. He doesnt do it as he is walking just when he is standing.

IIIBarsV · 11-03-2009, 04:10 PM

On both hinds at once?

Sterling · 11-03-2009, 04:12 PM

Contracted tendons or stifle issue would be my guess

kierababy · 11-03-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by IIIBarsV

On both hinds at once?

Yup both at once. His legs are spread apart but he is on his tiptoes, Like a ballerina

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sterling

Contracted tendons or stifle issue would be my guess

I was thinking a stifle issue. It doesnt look like contracted tendons as he walks fine.

Sterling · 11-03-2009, 04:50 PM

My mini that had a locking stifle would more or less drag her back legs not really walk on her toes but I still would not rule it out. Please let us know when you do find out what the problem is. I still have mini's and am always curious about problems they can have. Best of luck figuring it out.

Did this just come on suddenly or is it something the horse has always done ?
How old is this mini ?

kierababy · 11-03-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sterling

My mini that had a locking stifle would more or less drag her back legs not really walk on her toes but I still would not rule it out. Please let us know when you do find out what the problem is. I still have mini's and am always curious about problems they can have. Best of luck figuring it out.

Did this just come on suddenly or is it something the horse has always done ?
How old is this mini ?

Im not sure if she will go somewhere else. The vet I work for isnt really large animal, so she needs to go somewhere else and have it looked at. I will let you know what it is when I find out.

He is 2-3 yrs old, im not very sure. he was castrated about a year ago and ever since then he has done this.

RickB. · 11-03-2009, 06:36 PM

"the term "contracted tendons" is a misnomer. Unfortunately it has become part of the lexicon of far too many including some vets, owners, farriers, and trimmers.

Regardless, is the pony urinating and defecating normally? Has he had his abdomen checked for normalcy? Why has it taken a year before professional help was sought?

Can you take some photos and post them?

kierababy · 11-03-2009, 06:57 PM

Rick B-
He is urinating and defecating normally. He has had his abdomen checked. Not sure why it has taken a year, the owner didnt really think much of it until later. She had asked her farrier about it and she reccomended a vet to be notified.

I cant take any pictures as I have only seen the pony once and that was when I was with our vet on a out-call. It was just recently brought up again and that is why I was asking.

11-03-2009, 01:08 PM	#1
kierababy Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Happy Valley, Ca Posts: 4,144 Images: 1248 Blog Entries: 2	Mini standing on toes Just a question, but what could cause a mini to stand on his hind toes? Its a case at the clinic I work at and it has use confused. __________________ I dont Forgive people because I am weak. I forgive them because I am strong enough to know people make mistakes. Sexy by ChristmasChallenge-r!! CURRENT: 5 lbs LOST

11-03-2009, 01:10 PM	#2
IIIBarsV Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,376 Images: 27	Knuckling over? That would be my guess. __________________ Three Bars The Fifth Jags Fleeting Rocket Wish I'd Get Lucky Chipped In Stone Zip Code Bay B Suns Eternal Flame

11-03-2009, 01:11 PM	#3
kierababy Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Happy Valley, Ca Posts: 4,144 Images: 1248 Blog Entries: 2	Nope I have seen him and he doesnt knuckle over at all. It looks like a ballerina up on her toes. He doesnt do it as he is walking just when he is standing. __________________ I dont Forgive people because I am weak. I forgive them because I am strong enough to know people make mistakes. Sexy by ChristmasChallenge-r!! CURRENT: 5 lbs LOST

11-03-2009, 04:10 PM	#4
IIIBarsV Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,376 Images: 27	On both hinds at once? __________________ Three Bars The Fifth Jags Fleeting Rocket Wish I'd Get Lucky Chipped In Stone Zip Code Bay B Suns Eternal Flame

11-03-2009, 04:12 PM	#5
Sterling Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 363 Images: 17	Contracted tendons or stifle issue would be my guess __________________ Happiness is knowing or having known a truly great horse !http://community.webshots.com/user/sir_sterling

11-03-2009, 04:50 PM	#7
Sterling Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 363 Images: 17	My mini that had a locking stifle would more or less drag her back legs not really walk on her toes but I still would not rule it out. Please let us know when you do find out what the problem is. I still have mini's and am always curious about problems they can have. Best of luck figuring it out. Did this just come on suddenly or is it something the horse has always done ? How old is this mini ? __________________ Happiness is knowing or having known a truly great horse !http://community.webshots.com/user/sir_sterling

11-03-2009, 06:36 PM	#9
RickB. Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Champaign, Illinois Posts: 3,228	"the term "contracted tendons" is a misnomer. Unfortunately it has become part of the lexicon of far too many including some vets, owners, farriers, and trimmers. Regardless, is the pony urinating and defecating normally? Has he had his abdomen checked for normalcy? Why has it taken a year before professional help was sought? Can you take some photos and post them? __________________ Rick Burten, CJF, CNBBT/F, RMF Je pense, donc je suis; Sarcasm supplied at no additional charge......

11-03-2009, 06:57 PM	#10
kierababy Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Happy Valley, Ca Posts: 4,144 Images: 1248 Blog Entries: 2	Rick B- He is urinating and defecating normally. He has had his abdomen checked. Not sure why it has taken a year, the owner didnt really think much of it until later. She had asked her farrier about it and she reccomended a vet to be notified. I cant take any pictures as I have only seen the pony once and that was when I was with our vet on a out-call. It was just recently brought up again and that is why I was asking. __________________ I dont Forgive people because I am weak. I forgive them because I am strong enough to know people make mistakes. Sexy by ChristmasChallenge-r!! CURRENT: 5 lbs LOST

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