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Discussion on Random lurching
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Posted on Tuesday, Jun 19, 2001 - 9:36 pm:
I'm told my six year old quarterhorse gelding was a good trail horse, although this is the first warm season since I have owned him (Wisconsin). I have had him out a few times in the field and he walks along calmly with his head low and all of a sudden will lurch ahead for about four or five steps. Then he gets a grip on things and walks along quietly again for awhile. Almost as if he is daydreaming and then wakes up. Has anyone heard of this type of behavior?
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Posted on Tuesday, Jun 19, 2001 - 11:06 pm:
The only problem that is remotely similar, that I have heard of is narcolepsy. A friend in my neighborhood had a horse with similar symptons. I do believe there is treatment. This may be entirely different than what you are dealing with, but it is worth looking into. Just a thought!
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Posted on Wednesday, Jun 20, 2001 - 9:18 am:
Could your horse be tripping on gopher holes or something similar? I think it is normal to take a few faster steps after tripping to get back to normal gait. Just a thought.
Monica C
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