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I was just hoping to solicit a little feedback in regards to our mare's odd 
lameness.  She has been dramatically stiff on one leg in the mornings when I 
let her out.  However, no more than 1/2 hour later, she will be sprinting 
around the paddock, bucking and playing.  In the evening she will display no 
sign of lameness.  There is no swelling or heat in the leg and if we hand 
walk her in the evening she is less stiff in the morning than if we do not.  
We rode her last night for about 20 minutes to see what would happen and she 
did not even have a hitch in her step under saddle.  This morning she was 
stiff, but not as stiff as yesterday.

Anyone have such an experience.  I am hesitant to have a vet out because we 
just started a major barn remodel and are, predictably, a bit short on funds 
as a result.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.  Feel free to respond in private if you 
wish.

Thanks!
Nikki (& Cody - who thinks the mare is in need of counseling).



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