Today I went out to see Chinga and he liped over to me, the weather has not been great so naturally I though he'd loosened yet anothe shoe. I took him up the top and tied him up, then went on a hoof pick hunt. I got out my hoof pick and had no problem all his shoes were in perfect place and tight. So then I felt his legs. One place on his front left leg was slightly warm so I iced it for half an hour. Then i got him to do three strides of trot so I could actually get a look at him moving and see if i can pick it up. To me it looked like the limp was in the actual leg. So i fed him and then iced his leg for another 20 minutes. Before I had to go, so now if he has not improved or the limp is still the slightest bit there I will be getting a vet out for sure! But i was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what may be going on and what i can do untill the vet arrives. Also have i done the right things? Posted via Mobile device
Sorry guys, so my last update was posted last night saying the vet would be out in the morning. Heres the newest one:
So his been limping for two days now (Today being the third) as much as I would have liked a vet out to him last night she couldn't make it. So this morning I went out to check/feed him. The limps gone, but I still believe there is something "wrong" and the vet will be coming out to check him. One thing I did notice is that when I really cleaned his hoof that there was a white spot on it, is this where an absess is? I googled around and kind of got an answer that the spot may be an absess. But I'd like to check here. He seems really relaxed and back to his completely normal grumpy morning self. But the vet will be here in half an hour and its best to get him checked anyway in my opinion. I shall update after the vet.
So he was only minorly limping when the vet came out. So first off the vet used a "Hoof Tester" to check for absesses. We had no result from that so then he felt both legs and found that the left leg had a pulse meaning he had rested his right leg alot. So basically at this very point in time he isn't lame as such but the vet believes that eaither he will become lame again or that an absess will form in the next two/three weeks so for the next two weeks I am keeping him on light work only (Walking, Most likely no trot -- On the lunge). I won't be hopping back on him till I get the all clear from the vet 2/3 weeks. It really depends on what it is, but the vet said as soon as he starts limping again to call him so he can actually have a look at him while he is lame or when the absess is formed. Untill then I am checking for heat/swelling every day and if there is heat or swelling icing his leg. I will keep the forum updated. I'm not sure if any of this made sense but I tried to qoute exactly what my vet told me.
Yes but my trainer had to cancle for personal reasons and since no money had been handed over he could cancel. But once Chinga has fully recovered the trainer will be taking him on.
Oh ok, was just curious Hope he gets better quickly for you and it doesn't cost you too much! I've got around $2000 worth of vet bills on the way and I wouldn't wish it on anyone!
It sounds like my Appendix. He would be off and limp on the front. No abcess. When was the last time the farrier was out? Have him check to see if he is balanced properly. My Appendix was pronating and it would tweek his shoulder to the point of soreness. We fixed the balance and he was perfect!
A link to the recovery thread, I shall update with pictures, ect.
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