I think this list may be the best source of information on what may have happened to my colt.
Last week my daughter and I had to go to town, and it was almost dark when we got home. Needless to say, we were tired and just wanted to get the horses fed and get into the house. I have a three year old colt, Wart, on a 15 acre pasture with two mares. When I went to feed, the mares came running down the hill. Then I saw Wart running down the hill. He was running on three legs, dragging his hind leg behind him. When he got to the feeder, I had thrown in some hay and he started to eat. But he could not support any weight on that leg. I was sure he had a fracture because it dangled at the pastern. However, he did not seem to be any any pain and tried several times to put weight on it, only to have it buckle at the pastern. I called for my daughter to call the vet and hitch up the trailer. Where I live you cannot get a vet for any reason at night, you have to trailer in, about 60 miles down a mountainous road. Anyway, I wrapped his pastern into the right position so it would not flop. He just continued eating while I manipulated his pastern to get the wrap on - no sign of pain. And bless Wart's heart, he loaded on three feet, almost falling down getting into the trailer. We got to the vet about two hours later. I opened the trailer to unload, and Wart stepped out like nothing had happened - full weight on his foot, no sign of lameness. We took him inside and the vet examined him and could find nothing. We left him overnight, and in the morning, the vet called and said they could find noting wrong. They ex-rayed his pastern, hock, stifle, etc. So, $600 later, could not get him so show any sign of lameness. Either I have a magical trailer, or both my daughter and I are delusional!! Honest, we were both in tears all the way to the vet we were so sure this was a serious injury. I am still worried about Wart - kept him confined for a few days, and finally put him back on pasture. No sign of any lameness. Wart is a beautiful sweet young stallion - if anyone has any idea what may have happened, I would really appreciate hearing from you. Thanks for any ideas or suggestions - Janet Caliente, California
