> Hi Janet, it sounds like a locking stifle. Put down lots of poles for > him to step over, and place them in areas he has to pass through.
Thanks everybody for your input on Wart. The vet said she did not think it was a locking stifle, but wasn't sure. I think the locking stifle makes the best sense. Wart is on a 15 acre pasture that has very few level spots. Wart and his women have to go up and down rather steep hills to get to where I feed, to another place for water, to their favorite hilltop for rest and another place for a run-in shelter if they want to get out of the weather (had snow last night, but no one made use of the shelter). I feel he gets plenty of exercise, and he does play with one of the older broodmares. It's pretty cute, this mare has never really bonded with anybody except Wart so this is unusual. I will try to get a picture of Wart and see if anyone thinks his conformation is off. He looks good to me, but what do I know??? Also, is a locking stifle congenital or genetic or? I wonder about using him as a breeding stallion. He is a very pretty stallion, great temperament and gaits. But if this unsoundness can be passed on, he will also be a great gelding. Thanks again, Janet Caliente, California
