my horses legs make a cracking noise when he walks sometimes is that a bad thing?

Question

my horse is not old he is only 7 and the cracking does not only occure when he is being ridden but it just happens at random times but often.

Answer 1

This was not my story. I copied and pasted it from stallmats.com I hope this helps.

I purchased an ex-race horse from an auction barn and brought him home in April, 1996. When I started practicing ring work with Moses, while up in the saddle I kept hearing this snapping, cracking noise. I immediately dismounted and began walking him around noticing that the cracking noise was coming from his back legs. I stopped him and asked him to back up, the cracking noise got even worse. I feared the worst and called my vet. He said it was common for ex-race horses to have leg problems and that he should be good for a few years and to think about the option of injecting him with joint lubricants. I thought… "no way" I want to try something more natural before I have him stuck with needles for the rest of his life. I researched different joint supplements and chose Nu-Flex Maximizer. Within one month, Moses’ back legs stopped cracking and his attitude actually improved while doing ring work.

Answer 2

Very occasionally- just a random pop is just like when you crack your joints. Very often could be a problem. Is he walking differently? If you are worried- call the vet and ask what they think- a phone call is free.

Answer 3

They make that noise for the same reason that our joints pop. When they move their tendons and ligaments snap over areas of the joint. Usually these ligaments and tendons are loose due to overuse or injury. Often this is not painful, but can be causing more damage. A good joint supplement can often help remedy this issue by keeping the joint and supporting tissues lubricated.

Answer 4

well like humans, their knees pop too but if he's acting a little strange, or walking funny there is a problem so you should call the vet. But to be on the safe side, just call the vet and ask for their opinion, after all getting advice is free!

Answer 5

no longer something undesirable for her, she's in simple terms older is all. you will in all possibility crack in an analogous places once you get to be her age. in line with possibility some yoga or pilates ought to help to "resolve the issue," yet in all possibility no longer .

Answer 6

he is probably beginning to show signs of Degenerative Joint Disease which all horses get as they get older. if you plan to ride him for years to come or compete with him you may want to look into a Legend or an Adequan series of injections to help lubricate the joints. if he is an older horse and you don't use him much, a simple joint supplement such as glucosamine or msm should do just fine to help him out.

Answer 7

It could be. This could be sign that the calcium cartlidge in his/her knees is wearing down. Buy a Western Horseman magazine, they have adds suppliments and products to help this condition. Also, research it on the net. If you have the money, call you vet and get their opinion.

Answer 8

Sounds like he has clicky hocks, if he does, I wouldn't worry about it, however get a vet to come and look at him, as someone else has stated a vet is the only one who can legally answer that.

Answer 9

RICKETS ARTHRITIS STRING HAULTS YES GET THE VET TO HAVE A LOOK SO THAT U CAN TREAT IT

Answer 10

Unless he is acting stangely otherwhise I would just assume it is his knees cracking like peoples do.