01/08/2026
🐴 Subtle Signs Matter
Owner’s concern: Reluctance to move forward
Average eye: A normal fine walk
Physio eye: Lame in both hindlimbs
Palpation:
• Swelling in both stifles
• Pain over the sacrum
• Back end far more reactive than the front
Vet findings:
• Partial meniscus tear in the stifle
• SI soreness
To most people, this horse looks completely normal.
But when you put all the findings together, it’s clear something wasn’t right — which is why he was referred straight to the vet.
He’s now getting the treatment he needs to be comfortable, happy, and moving correctly again.
If your horse feels “nappy”, “naughty”, or just not quite themselves, it is ALWAYS worth getting them checked. Early recognition = better outcomes.