[FrogInABlender]

It might, since he didn't have a stifle problem before now. Seems like I remember Hair saying that her vet said something similar to that when she had him out to look at Cyn's stifle problem. The tendon might have shortened while he's been "layed up". You might try working him on hills to build up his leg muscles. It can't hurt anything and if he continues to have this problem or it gets worse, you can always have the tendon clipped, but you can't undo it once it's done. My mare's problem was caused by her stifle conformation I think. She was always uncomfortable going down hill and gave the farrier problems with her back legs from an early age. I had hers clipped and she's been fine ever since, but Rusty might not need it. I'd mention it to the vet the next time you talk to him and see what he thinks.

[FrogInABlender]

Oh, sorry guys, you've already got it covered. Great minds think alike! ;o)

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Few questions to get your opinions.

I just got back from riding Rusty, we rode about 1 hour 15 minutes, all at a walk at his pace, with some hills. His stifle (I feel pretty much that is the problem) locked up 3 times.

1. Is that too long, should I go longer??

2. Should I do this every day, or skip days? By everyday, I mean about 5 days a week.

Becky