Explanation of facts

Lame in right front limb Ð localizes lameness to front limb

Drags it most of the time Ð shows extent of lameness

Has problems extending it Ð flexor tendons are tight or radial nerve (extensors) is 
damaged

Bears weight when not moving Ð weight bearing lameness

7 weeks old Ð may be congenital

Male quarter horse Ð heavily muscled and athletic breed

Lays down a lot - weak

Owner doesnÕt think he nursed like he should Ð not feeling well, anorexia, mechanical 
problems standing to nurse

Lame for 2 weeks Ð since he is 7 weeks old, may be congenital problems showing up, or 
traumatic event

Gets up ok Ð extensors not completely damaged

DoesnÕt use the limb much Ð potential pain

Tried treating with penicillin but it did not help Ð possible inappropriate treatment

Nursing and eating hay and grain with his mother Ð is at least able to nurse and eat some 
of the time

Moved from Ohio to West Virginia just after birth Ð stress of move, possible trauma

7 other horses on pasture Ð trauma from another horse

Been confined to small paddock with a shed for cover since injury Ð stall rest

Mare foaled on pasture with no complications Ð trauma probably not associated with 
birthing

Foal stood and nursed within an hour Ð adequate colostral immunity, was not lame at the 
time of birthing-nursing

Healthy until injury Ð probably not a systemic problem

Think another horse kicked him Ð potential cause of trauma

Have not been able to get vet to foal Ð may have a congenital defect that was not noticed 
by owner than could have been noticed by the vet

Gave penicillin 2cc once a day for 3 days - 

Small scratches and abrasions noted on all four limbs Ð possible trauma, may be normal

Recognizable dropped elbow when he moves Ð localized injury

Mild atrophy of shoulder muscles of right side Ð possible nerve damage

Some firm swelling just distal to atrophied muscles Ð localized injury/inflammation

No instability or crepitance is noted Ð may be under heavy muscles and not palpable

Mild flexural contracture of right front limb Ð tightening of flexors or radial (extensors) 
damage