Ok, quick background on horse: 10 YOA Appy, Broodmare until 8. In pretty regular work at this time, mostly long distance trail and trail obstacle work. Horse seems in good health. Fed Alfalfa-Oat/Alfalfa-Bermuda pellets, 3-way/Timothy/Alfalfa hay free choice, carrots, occasional peaches, vitamins. Horse is well hydrated.
Noticed yesterday that she was objecting to touch on the off-side of her neck. When touched with the lightest touch, she will fling her head and come forward. On-side of neck has no problem. Normally I can touch her everywhere without protest.
Noticed that there is an area on her neck that appears "corrugated." Skin is tightly contracted over area. I can touch above or below this area, but ANY touch immediately adjacent or within area causes pain reaction. Area is about 10" behind her head.
Any ideas?
Noticed yesterday that she was objecting to touch on the off-side of her neck. When touched with the lightest touch, she will fling her head and come forward. On-side of neck has no problem. Normally I can touch her everywhere without protest.
Noticed that there is an area on her neck that appears "corrugated." Skin is tightly contracted over area. I can touch above or below this area, but ANY touch immediately adjacent or within area causes pain reaction. Area is about 10" behind her head.
Any ideas?