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Discussion on Toed out stance shifting weight in hindlegs
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New Member:
jorja17h
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Posted on Friday, Feb 27, 2015 - 10:06 pm:
My six year old 17.2hh dressage horse started (approx 3weeks ago) a very odd stance behind, standing really wide and pointing his toes out and shifting weight back and forth sideways.
There was some low grade back tenderness (massaged 3 x weekly to correct and now has the all clear), it is non responsive to nerve blocking and minimum response to a five day course of bute.
All Xrays clear. He has also passed numerous neuro assessments. SAA tests level less than 100.
Worse in the morning after he gets up and despite being in a 12m x 12m stable it seems to improve as the day goes on although any hand walking or turn out and it gets much worse.
Certainly has the vets and massage therapists baffled. Any thoughts or if anyone has seen anything similar before and had any advice it would be greatly appreciated.
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DrO
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Posted on Saturday, Feb 28, 2015 - 6:21 pm:
Welcome Veronica,
Is there any lameness evident at a trot?
DrO
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New Member:
jorja17h
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Posted on Sunday, Mar 1, 2015 - 12:01 am:
Thank you for your quick response!
Grade 1/5 bilateral hind leg lameness at onset of stance. After six days of stable rest he was back to soundness (with no bute) but stance and shifting has continued despite bute, massage therapy etc.
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Mar 3, 2015 - 11:43 am:
Hello Jorja,
Very low grade lameness but unresponsive to bute makes it unclear that the stance and shifting are due to pain on weight bearing. Have you got underneath and looked up between the legs where they rub together or checked the sheath carefully? How about the tail or under the tail?
DrO
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