I have a 4 yr old Friesian x TB with a hip issue I'm wondering about. I noticed he was stiff on his hip about three weeks ago. I went to mount for our ride and he was fine, but when I asked him to walk on it was almost like when us humans are walking and it feels like your knee gives out on you. So I walked him out for about 10 minutes (the problem kept happening every 10th stride or so) and I decided I should dismount. He went on stall rest for a couple of days then back out to the pasture. We keep them out for most of the day and bring them in at about 10:00 at night and they go back out at around 6-7 in the morning. He was fine until today. I went to pick his hoof, this is his back right leg with the isue, and it looked like he couldn't bring his leg up. At this point I'm not sure if it is a stifle issue or a hip issue. He walks, trots, canters, bucks etc. just fine in the pasture with no limp or hitch to his step. He stands square with full weight on it, it just seems to gimp every now and then. Has anyone had any similar issues? He's pretty much my baby and I'm worried about him though he doesn't seem to be in any pain. Any suggestions??
Thanks,
Ashley
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