Gillies_mom
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locking stifles in yearlingHas anyone come across stifles locking in youngsters? my Welsh Sec D gelding started to get locked stifles at a year old, about 8 weeks ago, some days he's fine other days he can lock although he does unlock straight away, but with a jarring motion. It happens when he sets off to move, when he gets going he's OK.
He is out at grass for most of the day, I have just started him on a suppliment for copper (copper-trition) mixed with a small amount of sugar beet pulp.
The vet said she thought it was nothing serious and it would dissapear as he built his muscles up.
Here are some pics - he's moving his hind on the foot soaking photo, he doesn't stand like this.
Thanks, Kate
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PasoBaby_CarolU
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I've never had it in a horse but have known many others who have. If you back the horse up it will unlock the stifle. There is a simple surgery that corrects it.
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Julie
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Its very common and he should grow out of it. Usually lack of muascle in the hindquarters to support the stifle. my horse had it occasionally but has been fine once in proper work. If you are concerned try turning him out on a hill to help build his muscles. if it is stuck, back him up a hill which should release it.
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calatar
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Eclipse had a popping stifle (wouldn't actually lock but almost) when I got him. At that time he had not done any significant work for the year prior and was living in a flat pasture. Now he is in light to moderate work (mostly trail rides) and lives in very hilly pasture. I have not seen or heard it pop for several months now.
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Gillies_mom
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Thanks guys
Calatar - I think popping stifle is probably a better description of what's happening to Gillie rather than locking
We live in a hilly area, so it may be time to start a bit of hand walking with him to get those muscles strengthened.
Cheers, Kate
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