Posted by Edith on April 11, 2003 at 05:18:21:
In Reply to: Re: proprioception posted by James Rooney on March 28, 2003 at 14:36:57:
: I must add one further comment. The appaloosa mentioned might well have a lesion of brain and/or spinal cord. With this horse or any other acting in such a way, it is quite possible it has a neurological disorder manifesting as ataxia (wobbling) and lack of coordination. This is not primarily a problem of proprioception but, rather, of damage to equililbrium tracts in the spinal cord or centers in the brain. A careful neurolgical examinatin is always in order with any animal with such signs. ~
He has been through several examinations from neuro to lameness to eyes fully checked. He is now 17 and I have known this horse since he was a yearling. His depth preception seems to be lacking in some way??? The same person will own this horse till he dies even if he is turned out and retired. I am up for ideas and options though. This horse belongs to my dad so I would never totaly give up on him.
Edith