Cow Hocked Mule

nonny's dee · 03-22-2008, 11:45 PM

Rode a great mule today - although cow hocked in the hind and a bit splayed out in front - a nice ride - for sale...my concern is lameness with regular riding. Does any one have experience with this problem? Thanks!

Mule Fool · 03-23-2008, 10:14 PM

It seems like cow hocks are pretty common in mules. Not sure I'd be worried about it. But it's always good to get a pre purchase vet check to ease any concerns about future soundness. Do you have any pics? just for fun!

Pixiefly · 03-23-2008, 11:12 PM

Do you have any pictures?? It's hard to say with out, but if it's pretty severe I'd be quite wary

Jess6092 · 03-24-2008, 06:25 AM

I would think a vet check would be able to rule out your concerns of lameness.

On a side note - I found REALLY nice looking, riding molly mule for sale in our area. Not sure if I'm allowed to post the ad here but you can PM me and I'll send you the info!!

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03-22-2008, 11:45 PM
nonny's dee Newborn Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Upstate, New York Posts: 5	Cow Hocked Mule Rode a great mule today - although cow hocked in the hind and a bit splayed out in front - a nice ride - for sale...my concern is lameness with regular riding. Does any one have experience with this problem? Thanks!

03-23-2008, 10:14 PM
Mule Fool Started Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,283	It seems like cow hocks are pretty common in mules. Not sure I'd be worried about it. But it's always good to get a pre purchase vet check to ease any concerns about future soundness. Do you have any pics? just for fun!

03-23-2008, 11:12 PM
Pixiefly Started Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 2,034	Do you have any pictures?? It's hard to say with out, but if it's pretty severe I'd be quite wary __________________

03-24-2008, 06:25 AM
Jess6092 Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 998	I would think a vet check would be able to rule out your concerns of lameness. On a side note - I found REALLY nice looking, riding molly mule for sale in our area. Not sure if I'm allowed to post the ad here but you can PM me and I'll send you the info!!