We did a flexion test on Ace's leg today and he passed it with flying colours. Not only did he allow me to flex the hock hard for a whole minute, he trotted away without one lame step. If there was something really wrong, he should have been hopping.
Not only that, but I rode him straight after and he was both sound and, considering the foul weather, working very nicely. He did some pretty decent trot shoulder-in, with me sitting as well. It is probably the first time he has ever really let me sit to the trot.
The conclusion we have come to is that the hock is still remodelling after the injury, hence the heat. And that the rest which was needed for the splint on the foreleg did the hind leg no favours at all. Returning him to work seems to have freed everything up. So lets hope it stays that way!
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Fingers and toes crossed for Ace.
ReplyDeleteThe weather has been better here for a few days.
I was always told that the damage to fields from hunting didn't matter too much before Christmas, it is in the spring after February that any damage doesn't go away. However, if the ground is much too wet it is vile for the horses and there will be a total bog.
Have to admit I'm not keen to gallop on ground this wet Judith, it's asking for tendon problems, isn't it? :-(
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Sounds like a really good outcome! Glad to hear he was that sound and willing to work for you.
ReplyDeleteChance has "something funny" in his hind end that shows up now and then. After a full vet exam...no xrays, however...the conclusion was that he just needed to work. Could well be something like that with Ace.
The lack of reaction to the flexion test was a huge bonus, Jean. I was convinced he was going to act like his leg had fallen off!
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excellent news...
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty relieved Claire!
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