Why won't my horse's hock straighten? What's wrong with its leg?

The video does not load but I can see what you are referring to in the still shot. The one photo of him just standing there with his head down does not show us anything. Is the right front leg rotated outward or inward when he is just standing still? You would need to photograph him from the front to see that. My guess is that he is "paddling" or "winging" which are consequences of poor conformation, either toes turned in or turned out. Without examining him myself and watching him go I cannot tell you for sure what is going on. It may become a problem over time. There is no way for me to tell you that. You would just to monitor him for any limping and if that is noticed you will need to speak to a vet about what is going on.

A locking stifle is also known as an upward fixation of the patella. I would have the vet come out to see Sapphire today to confirm that she does have a locking stifle. Typically diagnosis is pretty straight forward, but the vet can determine if she has a mild case or not. The important is diagnosing if it's a mild case or not is that dictates the treatment program. Mild cases can be helped with exercise and balanced hoof trims, and severe cases may need the farrier to apply corrective shoes or pads to help the hoof break over before the locking occurs. In very severe cases, surgery is needed to resolve this issue. Have the vet come out today or tomorrow to examine Sapphire and discuss treatment options for her. I hope this helps!

I would advise you to get an equine vet out to look at her as soon as you can. What you describe may be due to sacroiliac pain, but aspects of it such as problems placing her feet would make me wonder regarding a neurological issue. I would advise you not to ride her until the vet has checked her out, for your own safety and to avoid worsening any problem. You can walk her in hand. I hope it is nothing too serious and you find resolution quickly.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Without seeing what you are referring to it makes it hard to give advice but based on your description I would say he likely has cellulitis and probably needs antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory medication to reduce the swelling and completely clear his condition. It sounds like you did a great job with wound care but you really should have your vet out at this stage to prescribe some medications. Hope this answers your question. Best wishes.

Hello. This may be a sarcoid, but without a biopsy there is no way to know definitively. Unfortunately, this site prohibits us from giving out any kind of medical advice, & ethically, it would just be wrong to do so. There are other advice sites that are more generous with information since we can have an actual chat. You might try to access one of these & see if someone can help you there. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

He apparently hurt his leg while in the barn. He may have been caught under something or had a problem getting up. Best call an equine veterinarian out now, before he hurts his leg even more. Rocco needs a hands-on exam to diagnose the problem and treat it.

If she was run over by a horse, your dog could have been severely injured by that even if she didn't show it at the time. The only way to know for sure if anything is broken is to have x-rays, and she could have had her spine, hips, or back legs severely damaged. It is a medical emergency that she can't walk or put weight on her hind legs, and she has to see a vet now. If you don't take her into a vet now, this could be permanent. Please take her into a vet now.