Another Case of DE

From the Horse.com Forum
13 y/o Peruvian Paso
http://forum.horse.com/tm.asp?m=767749&mpage=1

I am wondering if anyone has experience with dsld horses. I have a Peruvian Paso mare that is around 13 years old and has been having some issues. She started about 5 years ago and then stabilized with a barefoot natural trim. It seems as if things have been progressing and she is having more troubles walking with her hinds- very dropped fetlocks and tight muscles, walking wide, ect. I have the vet coming out today, but wondering if anyone had any other ideas.

DE Article written for Andalusian Owners

Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD) Can Affect Andalusians

IALHA member Peggy Meeker had never heard of Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD) before she bought her Andalusian gelding RBF Banador 13 years ago. Since that time, though, she has become all too familiar with the disease. She decided to share her story in hope that it might be of help to others who find themselves facing similar situations.

Later, when the stumbling continued, Peggy decided to investigate further. She noted that the left hind pastern looked very different from the right hind pastern. Because DSLD is a degenerative condition, this ‘looking different’ became increasingly noticeable over time. Peggy’s vet eventually diagnosed Banador with DSLD after sonograms and x-rays.

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