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Sudden lameness - not abscess - any ideas?

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Pleasedontdothat · 05/05/2025 11:08

DD’s 12 year old mare has gone suddenly very lame on her right hind. She was absolutely fine last Saturday afternoon but that evening we noticed she had a very minor scrape along the inside of her right hind - she didn’t seem bothered by it and as she’d literally just taken the hair off we didn’t think much of it. However the next day as soon as DD picked up trot she was obviously very lame. The vet came out, did flexions (very very lame after whole leg flexion but not bothered by fetlock flexion), no signs of abscess, no heat, no swelling, she’s fine with the leg being handled just doing this really odd gait on that leg in trot. The vet thought she’d probably just tweaked it during a field hooley and to give her a couple of weeks off then reassess. However she’s no better at all after a week and dd is beside herself with worry - she’s booked in to see the specialists on Thursday but I was wondering if anyone had had something similar so that we could try to narrow down what to investigate. For background dmare is an eventer and occasional showjumper - since coming back from her winter holiday she’s been going brilliantly - she did her first event this season last month and felt fabulous (good dressage and double clear) and they were supposed to be stepping up to intermediate this weekend.

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tinyspiny · 14/08/2025 14:44

X posted with you there @Pleasedontdothat and we are obviously of a similar mindset , hope she turns a corner 🤞🏻

tinyspiny · 31/08/2025 10:43

How are things @Pleasedontdothat ?

Pleasedontdothat · 31/08/2025 11:23

Thanks for asking @tinyspiny we weaned her off the bute after 10 days - heat gone but still lame. Our physio came to have a look at her and said that apart from being lame in that leg she was looking really good - her coat is glossy, she’s not lost too much muscle tone and she’s not been compensating so her pelvis is even etc. She suggested turning her out with her more sensible friends and seeing if time heals her - we’ll reassess in 9 months to a year. She’s so much happier that even if she injures herself again and she can’t be field sound at least she’ll have had a good few months

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tinyspiny · 31/08/2025 11:29

That sounds like an excellent plan

Pleasedontdothat · 15/09/2025 13:51

A very sad update - she’s getting worse, there’s no more treatment the vets can offer so I’m afraid we’ve come to the end of the road. We’re saying goodbye to her tomorrow morning - we are all devastated

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tinyspiny · 15/09/2025 13:55

I’m so sorry to hear this @Pleasedontdothat and please share my condolences with your daughter , at least you know you’ve tried the best you can 💔

XelaM · 15/09/2025 14:12

Oh no 😥 I'm so sorry!!!

Pleasedontdothat · 15/09/2025 14:52

Thank you - here she is doing what she did best - ears pricked, looking for the next fence, full of zest for life

Sudden lameness - not abscess - any ideas?
Sudden lameness - not abscess - any ideas?
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maxelly · 15/09/2025 15:11

Oh she's so beautiful. I'm so sorry Please . You and DD don't deserve this. You did your absolute best by her though 💔 💔 💔

FluffMagnet · 15/09/2025 15:20

Truly sorry that you've reached the end. Sending hugs to you and your daughter, and plenty of treats for your lovely mare tonight. Will be thinking of you all in the morning.

FcukBreastCancer · 15/09/2025 15:27

So sorry, What a horrible shame.

spicemaiden · 15/09/2025 16:04

This is so sad. I’m so sorry. Beautiful girly

Thingamebobwotsit · 15/09/2025 18:27

Pleasedontdothat · 15/09/2025 13:51

A very sad update - she’s getting worse, there’s no more treatment the vets can offer so I’m afraid we’ve come to the end of the road. We’re saying goodbye to her tomorrow morning - we are all devastated

Am so sorry to hear this. 😞

Will be thinking of you.

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