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Lindsey Reed
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I went out to the corral this morning and found my yearling filly dragging one hind leg behind her as if her hock was locked. It would pop into gear for her to take a step, and some steps were more normal than others. No heat or swelling were evident. She can get around, but it's clearly not normal. I remember Maren saying something once about young horses' hocks locking up as part of the normal growth process, so I wanted to check with the group and see if anyone has any advice before I load her up and take her to the vet. Thanks so much!
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Elfe
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Are you sure it's not the stifle ?
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acottongim
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I agree with Elfe. I think you need to have her looked at, but this sounds A LOT like something that happened to my Connemarra filly last year (or year before). I walked out to feed, the filly walked up to toe dragging her right hind. She could get it up underneath herself but couldn't walk on it. I thought it was broken frankly the way it looked. I called the vet in a panic and he came out and told me it was the stifle - actually the ligament. Sometimes that ligament gets "popped" out of place (and I'm putting this in very simplistic terms so forgive me!). NORMALLY the vet can "pop" it back into place and there is no problem. OCCASSIONALLY (as in my filly's case of course) the ligament has to be cut as it will continuesly pop out of place. Surgery was quick and simple, done on my farm and in 5 mins time. Filly is 100% normal at this time and has had zero issues from it since. If I didn't tell you would never know that she had had any surgery. She can jump, play, buck (  ), w/t/c whatever. Filly wasn't in any "pain" from what I could tell and she did have to stay in a stall for 24 hours post surgery, but otherwise it was no fuss no muss.
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acottongim
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That's it! That is what my filly had. I didn't want to go all the way out to the barn to get my notes on what she had and when it was, but that is it! Thanks Carol. 
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acottongim
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Yeah, the vet when he came out hoped he wouldn't have to cut my filly's but hers was popping back out the second she took a step forward. He said that it isn't the most common thing in the world (esp like hers) but it does happen - esp in the 2 yo range. I guess that tendon is "floppy" at that age and is more susceptible to this sort of thing happening. He told me about hill work (in FL that would've been interesting LOL) etc but then she took a step backwards, then forwards and it popped back out so we stopped that conversation. He told me that if it happens in one it can happen in the other stifle and to watch for it and not panic next time. She is now 4 this year (she is really a late baby and will be 4 in Sept) and hasn't had anymore problems.
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Lindsey Reed
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Thank you so much for all your input on this. My filly is now back to normal but after hearing your advice I will definitely have her stifle looked at to see what I am dealing with and whether the surgery is required. Again many thanks for your helpful comments.
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I would have her looked at but more than likely it is something that can be strengthened with therapy (hill work, swimming, whatever). Sometimes you will never have another problem! Talk to your vet. Surgery is really the last resort type thing. Good luck!!
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