Filly dragging feet

thumpersgirl · 08-26-2008, 05:03 PM

Note: this question is not about one of my horses.

On Sunday, we stopped by the neighbor to see if he'd like to go for a ride with us. He couldn't go on the ride but he said he had a question. He has a filly (about 2 years old is my guess, I didn't ask). He said the filly has been dragging her back feet a bit. They noticed that her back hooves are worn funny because of it. He was wondering if I knew why. At the time, all I could think to tell him was to have her checked to see if she's got something going on in her back. Now that I think about it more though - I'm coming up with other ideas but don't want to alarm him if I'm wrong. Do you guys have any input? Remember, this isn't my horse but I will do my best to answer any questions and will pass the info/ideas on to the neighbor. Thanks.

Logan-24- · 08-26-2008, 05:06 PM

Glory drags her back feet when she walks. Especially when it involves work. I only guessed it was
A) She didn't want to work or
B) She's still butt high.

Only Glory hasn't worn her hooves any awkward way.

**seerfarm** · 08-26-2008, 07:49 PM

I really would have to see her move at the walk, trot and canter. I would also like to see where the wear on her feet is...

A host of things come to mind, from Neurological, to infectious disease to injury of spine and least problematic laziness. I know that doesn't help much but just so many other things to look at and consider.

If she is really dragging and wobbling at a walk, my advice would be get the Vet out ASAP and draw blood for testing for all the nasty stuff, then rule out possible injury to hips and spine, legs etc. then on down the line.

Bandit · 08-26-2008, 08:09 PM

There are many reasons and without a vet exam including a neurological exam and lameness exam and possibly some bloodwork you can't know for sure. It could be a bad trim, a back injury, something in the actual legs, EPM or other neuro disease, wobblers, etc.

thumpersgirl · 08-26-2008, 09:18 PM

EPM was what came to mind after I thought about it for a bit. I've not seen her move around much. The day I was there, she just stood by the fence looking for attention. He has 3 horses total. He didn't say anything about her wobbling. Just said she drags her back feet instead of picking them up. I'll see him this weekend so. . .

I sure hope it's not contagious! If it is, my horses likely have caught it.

myboyjake · 08-26-2008, 11:24 PM

have an x-ray done on the stifle and fetlock to rule out ocd. they will drag with this.

kaykay · 08-27-2008, 06:44 AM

I agree with the above. ITs probably a stifle issue (upward fixation of the patella)

Carri · 08-27-2008, 07:29 AM

I had all the same thoughts as Seer and Bandit, but there is no way to know without what will likely be a pretty expensive vet visit.

Miley wears her back feet in a very odd way, she wears her toes completely off, but does not noticeably drag her feet and there is nothing wrong with her.

thumpersgirl · 08-27-2008, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carri

Miley wears her back feet in a very odd way, she wears her toes completely off, but does not noticeably drag her feet and there is nothing wrong with her.

See, I'm thinking this may be what's going on. I'll find out more when I talk to him on Saturday. When we talked last weekend he said 'she drags her feet' but I didn't see her move around and without actually seeing her I'm not sure if it's that she's wearing her back toes down or that she's actually dragging the feet. As I find out more, I'll let you guys know.

A J · 08-28-2008, 09:21 AM

My first thought was something neurological, but it could be from a host of issues. Probably need to get a better evaluation to be sure before going into an pretty extensive vet exam, but that may be what is needed

thumpersgirl · 08-28-2008, 01:19 PM

I'm thinking so as well A.J. The neighbor is gone during the week so as soon as he gets back in town, I'll talk to him.

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08-26-2008, 05:03 PM
thumpersgirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,380	Filly dragging feet Note: this question is not about one of my horses. On Sunday, we stopped by the neighbor to see if he'd like to go for a ride with us. He couldn't go on the ride but he said he had a question. He has a filly (about 2 years old is my guess, I didn't ask). He said the filly has been dragging her back feet a bit. They noticed that her back hooves are worn funny because of it. He was wondering if I knew why. At the time, all I could think to tell him was to have her checked to see if she's got something going on in her back. Now that I think about it more though - I'm coming up with other ideas but don't want to alarm him if I'm wrong. Do you guys have any input? Remember, this isn't my horse but I will do my best to answer any questions and will pass the info/ideas on to the neighbor. Thanks. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies; they're good for nothing, but make you smile when you push them down a long flight of stairs.

08-26-2008, 05:06 PM
Logan-24- Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 470	Glory drags her back feet when she walks. Especially when it involves work. I only guessed it was A) She didn't want to work or B) She's still butt high. Only Glory hasn't worn her hooves any awkward way. __________________

08-26-2008, 07:49 PM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portal, Ga Posts: 7,732	I really would have to see her move at the walk, trot and canter. I would also like to see where the wear on her feet is... A host of things come to mind, from Neurological, to infectious disease to injury of spine and least problematic laziness. I know that doesn't help much but just so many other things to look at and consider. If she is really dragging and wobbling at a walk, my advice would be get the Vet out ASAP and draw blood for testing for all the nasty stuff, then rule out possible injury to hips and spine, legs etc. then on down the line. __________________ "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back".

08-26-2008, 08:09 PM
Bandit Coming two Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 1,787	There are many reasons and without a vet exam including a neurological exam and lameness exam and possibly some bloodwork you can't know for sure. It could be a bad trim, a back injury, something in the actual legs, EPM or other neuro disease, wobblers, etc. __________________

08-26-2008, 09:18 PM
thumpersgirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,380	EPM was what came to mind after I thought about it for a bit. I've not seen her move around much. The day I was there, she just stood by the fence looking for attention. He has 3 horses total. He didn't say anything about her wobbling. Just said she drags her back feet instead of picking them up. I'll see him this weekend so. . . I sure hope it's not contagious! If it is, my horses likely have caught it. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies; they're good for nothing, but make you smile when you push them down a long flight of stairs.

08-26-2008, 11:24 PM
myboyjake Halter broke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 155	have an x-ray done on the stifle and fetlock to rule out ocd. they will drag with this.

08-27-2008, 06:44 AM
kaykay Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 543	I agree with the above. ITs probably a stifle issue (upward fixation of the patella) __________________ Breeding AMHA/AMHR/ASPC horses in pinto colors! http://www.baxterspaintedpasture.com Visit our newest site! www.americanshetlandpony.com Miniature Horse Conformation Book by Kay Baxter

08-27-2008, 07:29 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 9,986	I had all the same thoughts as Seer and Bandit, but there is no way to know without what will likely be a pretty expensive vet visit. Miley wears her back feet in a very odd way, she wears her toes completely off, but does not noticeably drag her feet and there is nothing wrong with her. __________________

08-28-2008, 09:21 AM
A J Greenbroke Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 3,318	My first thought was something neurological, but it could be from a host of issues. Probably need to get a better evaluation to be sure before going into an pretty extensive vet exam, but that may be what is needed __________________ Try not, do. Do or do not. There is no try.

08-28-2008, 01:19 PM
thumpersgirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,380	I'm thinking so as well A.J. The neighbor is gone during the week so as soon as he gets back in town, I'll talk to him. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies; they're good for nothing, but make you smile when you push them down a long flight of stairs.