Here's the full question - "I have a horse who recently has started to straighten 'lock' his right or left fore leg while at the trot.  It is random and only occasional.  It lasts for a few strides and stops.  he can the trot normally.  There is no pain reaction and the horse movess off again fine.  He does not do this when lunged.  A couple of years past he was diagnosed with lymes disease, but afer treatment was … [Read more...]

Here's the full question:  "One of the horses I take care of has owners who will not pay for a vet....he is sore on the right side and the last vet, (maybe 6 years ago) said he had arthritis in his right shoulder. He is in very light work, 22, Selle Francais, about 1700 lbs, 17' and over weight. He is barefoot and rides ALL on this front. I suggested a course of bute and he worked very well...the only problem is that … [Read more...]

Here's the whole question:  "My horse is now 18 and after talking to a trainer regrading not picking up his right lead, and a few other issues. He suggested that it is now time to start him on some supplements. He suggested Chondroitin and Glucosamine to help with his joints and bones. Do you have one brand that you think is better then others? There are so many out there. " Honestly, I think that you'd be a lot … [Read more...]

You're not necessarily imagining a problem, but the signs that you describe are also not a giveaway for any particular problem.  One thing that I'd think about in a 19 year old mare with signs that you describe is Equine Cushing's Syndrome - you can read about it by CLICKING HERE.   Older mares can exhibit some weird behaviors due to Cushing's.   An ovarian problem is a less likely possibility, as are other problems … [Read more...]