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Recently my 4-year-old horse stocked up in his hind legs.  There was absolutely 
no change in his level of exercise (right now only ridden in the ring) or 
turnout.  At first, it did not go down with excerise.  There was no sign of 
scratches (my first thought).  I rubbed his legs with arnica gel since I wasn't 
sure what else to do.  After I was done rubbing, his legs were hot!  I know the 
rubbing can cause heat, but this seemed excessive.  I pinched and prodded and 
got no reaction.  He traveled sound, but it seemed that the swelling might be 
causing some discomfort.  It has been almost a week, and the swelling is almost 
gone.  He is perfectly sound and happy.  Still, I would like to find out what 
caused this.  Any ideas?  Could something he ate have caused the stocking up?  
There has been no change in his diet but it seems to me that each flake of hay 
could contain something new.  It is possible he ate something new in the 
pasture.  Any ideas would be appreciated!  

Sarita




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