the left hind stiffle area of my quarter horse is injured and I need to know if there is anyway she will be ok to ride or just around for breeding purposes she is 2yrs. old
2006-09-17 05:54:01 · 6 answers · asked by Jeannie J 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Thank you for your additional information you sent me via email, I will post it here:
The injury was a bump I'm assuming , she shares her space with three other horses. A week ago when going out to feed at 5:30 am I noticed her limp and three days ago her hip in the stiffle area was swollen. The vet couldn"t come the same day but with rubbing the swelling has gone down but limp is still there . She puts some weight on it not much. At times she drags her hoof instead of bending joint. Will be greatful for your advice.
Based on that information, you need to have an equine veterinarian come out to your horse ASAP. Could be severe ligament, muscle, or nerve damage. Could also be a broken bone somewhere or severe splints. You mention hip and stifle swelling. Swelling at both joints is a bad sign. Dragging the hoof instead of bending that joint is not good either. That's 3 joints that aren't working properly. An equine vet needs to evaluate her prior to your trying to ride or breed her. She needs to be able to bear the weight of the male, and it sounds like she won't be able to. Mating her could make it much worse, permanently lame. I don't practice in equine medicine, and don't remember enough of my equine information from school to help you more sorry.
2006-09-17 05:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by engfoxhound1979 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know in thoroughbreds, when they have a stifle problem, they get very hot and high strung. Being that quarterhorses dont tend to be that way, they may be very sluggish. If I were you, I wouldnt like.. ride ride her. Maybe mount up and walk her around for 20 minutes, trot for 5-6 minutes then walk another 10 minutes.. depend on how bad the injury. I wouldnt suggest allowing her to be covered for breeding. That may increase her injury to the point where she wont be able to be ridden even the lightest bit. Stifle injuries take time to heal, and need to be watched an monitered. I wish the best if luck to you and have patience!
2006-09-17 09:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by pinkink : ] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the injury. Most minor stifle problems can be corrected with stall rest. Since you're not more specific I would find an equine vet and make sure there are no nerve or tendon problems. These problems usually don't heal well without surgery or aggressive treatment. I know a 13 yr old Paint mare who can still be ridden lightly despite the fact that she has a permanent stifle injury.
2006-09-17 06:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by matakibud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh no....alot of stifle injuries I have ever seen have not turned out well, for riding purposes. Now did she tear ligaments are does her stifle just "lock up"? I had a mare who ahd damage to hers and she locked up frequently and it limited my riding her. Now she would be fine for breeding there is no question there, but I would contact a QUALITY leg vet and have him evaluate her to tell you exactly whats going on. If its not terrible there nothing a little stall rest wouldn't hurt. Good luck.
2006-09-17 06:01:48 · answer #4 · answered by steph1234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vet and xrays are going to be your only tell tale way on knowing what is going on and what her chances are going to be for anything in the future. just reading that she has swelling in multiple joints and dragging her hoof is not a good sign of things to come. spend the money and get a good diagnosis before you do anything with or to her. will be the best decision you can make for her, good luck
2006-09-20 14:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by cattledog_vinnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a slight blister. have your vet internal blister the stifle area. also 2 grams of bute for swelling. i would also rub a light blister onto the stifle area. harthills stifle paint works great.
2006-09-17 17:28:54 · answer #6 · answered by rivertoheaven 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋