The following are some subtle signs that have been observed in affected Draft horses. Please indicate any that your horse may have had, with any comments that you think may be useful.
Lack of muscle mass or conditioning, especially in the shoulder or hind quarters _____
"Stringhalt", "shivers", or fibrotic myopathy-type gait, especially when backing or turning _____
Trembling, especially after exercise _____
Difficulty rising, backing, or reluctance to back _____
Lack of energy _____
Poor performance _____
Reluctance to pick up feet for shoeing, etc. _____
Lifting or "stomping" of hind limb or limbs, especially while standing _____
If so, could you describe this action?
Episodes of "colic", especially after exercise _____
Slightly stiff or awkward hind limb gait _____
Slightly short strided hind limb gait _____
Dr. Beth A. Valentine Neuromuscular Disease Laboratory Department of Pathology College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14850-6401 Phone: 607 253 3309 Fax: 607 253 3357 e-mail: bav3@cornell.edu
