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  Discussion on Thoroughpin?
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Member:
lsweeney

Posted on Monday, Sep 3, 2007 - 1:04 pm:

My mare has some swelling in one hock. I think it is a thoroughpin from what I have been able to unearth from various sources. The swelling on the inside is larger than the outside. It is a soft but firm swelling, and goes through the leg. There is no lameness, but I haven't made her do anything like trot around. I have been just observing her wandering around the pasture.

Also, is it Throughpin or Thoroughpin?

Pictures to follow:

Swelling on outside
Member:
lsweeney

Posted on Monday, Sep 3, 2007 - 1:12 pm:

Inside Swelling
Member:
lsweeney

Posted on Monday, Sep 3, 2007 - 1:47 pm:

So what do you think? Do I have the right ailment?
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Tuesday, Sep 4, 2007 - 12:35 pm:

Hello Laurie,
It looks like a throughpin to me Laurie but realize that is a symptom (fluid distension) and not a ailment as it may be associated with several different problems. For more see the article associated with this discussion area.
DrO
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