Ridecamp: Fw: [RC] Question: weird clicking noise from horse

  I know my post isn't about drugs or money, but I really could use some
help here.  Last night after dinner, I went to let Scarlet out of the
stall and again,she was stiff and making all sorts of clicking sounds. 
They don't seem to be coming from any one part of her body - just every
joint as she moves.  I'm really getting spooked!  She's only 11 and we've
been riding endurance for 3 years.  Can ANYONE give me any suggestions as
to what to look for?  Does this sound like a vet problem or a
chiropractor problem?  If the latter, can anyone direct me to a
chiropractor in my area?

Thanks,
Rae
Tall C Arabians - SE TX

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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 17:18:03 GMT
Subject: [RC]   Question: weird clicking noise from horse
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Rae tallcarabians@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Ok, I'm posting as a guest because the email I subscribe to is at home
and I'm at work, but this question is starting bug me.  Last evening, I
took my mare, Scarlet, out on a run (med/fast trot) with some friends. 
She was going good and keeping a steady pace, but I started to realize
that something just wasn't right.  For one, she kept breaking into a
canter and this is a mare that just hates to canter.  Her trot started to
feel a little wobbly, too.  So, I cut the ride short and took her home. 
She was not acting like she was tying up (that has happened once when she
lived in a show barn).  She had a very faint tremble in her neck.  No
heat in her legs or hooves and her attitude was fine - cleaned up dinner
with no hesitation.  The main thing going on was that she just wasn't
moving freely and when I did get her to move, every movement would be
accompianed with a series of clicking noises.  It was kinda like when you
crack your knuckles.    Anyone have any experience or suggestions as to
what I should be looking for here?  She was fine this morning.  No
stiffness or clicking.

Thanks
Rae
Tall C Arabians - TX


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