Answer

By Your Horse

Vet Malene Jørgensen advises:

It sounds as though she was sound between the two incidents of falling, so she may have had a recurrence of pain from a joint like her hip or back. You should:
● Have your vet perform a neurological examination to rule out any nerve damage.
● The vet should also do a complete lameness investigation, using nerve blocks to see if there’s any pain in her limbs. If the nerve blocks are effective, the problem might stem from the area that’s been blocked off. X-rays can also be brought into play.
● If the vet rules out any severe complaints, get referred to a vet experienced in acupuncture. This can be useful in ‘unspecific’ lameness or early arthritis.
● Try supplements including glucosamine, which can help the joints in older horses, such as Synoquin from Vetplus and Cosequine from Vetoquinol. If in doubt, ask your vet for advice.