Re: RC: hind end problem

[Bette Lamore <woa@stormnet.com>]

Hi Shelly
Sounds like EPM but could of course be a spinal injury. I'd start with a
blood test to rule out the first. They have really improved with the
treatment of it so there is always hope. If not that, I'd get a horse
chiro or kinesiologist (like Michelle Kaplan) if you can find one or
TTouch practitioner. Bobby would know of good ones in your area perhaps.
Bette

TddWil@aol.com wrote:
> 
> To make a long story short, this horse was abandoned by its owner and my
> friend is stuck trying to care for it. He moves very funny behind. If he has
> to rock back on his hocks to turn around he almost falls down. He trots very
> uncoordinated, doesn't seem to bend the back legs much and they look weak
> during the weight bearing phase. At a canter he seems to hop up and down in
> back - alot. He is also impossible to keep weight on, whether or not this is
> connected to the rear end thing I don't know. He has been wormed and his
> teeth seem in good order. EPM? Injury? Spine out of alignment? Help! Oh, he
> is about 6 and arab.
> 
>                                                  Shelly in DE
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