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Posted by Doctort on October 08, 2002 at 19:12:06:
In Reply to: Stringhalt posted by pokey007 on October 08, 2002 at 12:24:36:
Stringhalt should only be seen when the horse is moving, especially at the walk or backwards. I suspect you have something else but I'm not sure what that would be - degenerative joint, pinched nerve, irritated tissue.
To eliminate stringhalt, the lateral digital extensor tendon is cut over the hock. A ligament cut in the stifle might be to eliminate a locking patella.
Dr T
:My T-bred gelding has recently began displaying symtoms of stringhalt. He snaps his hindlegs up and to the side and then slams them down on the ground. However, he has never done this while moving. He only does this while standing. He has never shown any exaggerated hock flexion other than at rest. I have heard this is unusual for a horse with stringhalt. He moves fine and has no other unusual behavior other than lifting his hindlegs. The condition appears to improve with exercise and warm weather. I've had a veterinarian look at him but it was inconclusive. Is it possible my gelding has anything other than stringhalt? Also, the veterinarian thinks he has already had his stifles cut but isn't sure. Is there a conclusive way to determine if he has without doing xrays?
:Thank you
:Lindsey Dorman