I need advice on injuries to the stiffle area of a quarter horse?
the left hind stiffle area of my quarter horse is injured and I need to know if there is anyway she will be ok to ride or just around for breeding purposes she is 2yrs. old
Thank you for your additional information you sent me via email, I will post it here:
The injury was a bump I’m assuming , she shares her space with three other horses. A week ago when going out to feed at 5:30 am I noticed her limp and three days ago her hip in the stiffle area was swollen. The vet couldn”t come the same day but with rubbing the swelling has gone down but limp is still there . She puts some weight on it not much. At times she drags her hoof instead of bending joint. Will be greatful for your advice.
Based on that information, you need to have an equine veterinarian come out to your horse ASAP. Could be severe ligament, muscle, or nerve damage. Could also be a broken bone somewhere or severe splints. You mention hip and stifle swelling. Swelling at both joints is a bad sign. Dragging the hoof instead of bending that joint is not good either. That’s 3 joints that aren’t working properly. An equine vet needs to evaluate her prior to your trying to ride or breed her. She needs to be able to bear the weight of the male, and it sounds like she won’t be able to. Mating her could make it much worse, permanently lame. I don’t practice in equine medicine, and don’t remember enough of my equine information from school to help you more sorry.
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