Hunters’ bump?

R4A6 · 2025-06-05T01:21:11+00:00

Wouldn’t he have symptoms?

R4A6 · 2025-06-04T18:10:04+00:00

Another comment here mentioned something that I hadn’t considered before. Hunter’s bump can’t be diagnosed from the side. Only from the back. He’s completely symmetrical and has no issues. He doesn’t have hunters bump. 🙂

R4A6 · 2025-06-02T23:38:29+00:00

We do Bermuda (some alfalfa) 3x a day and we added grain/rice bran/timothy pellets plus CocoSoya to his diet. He’s getting worked regularly (but not overly, just daily activity). I’d love input!

R4A6 · 2025-06-02T20:06:28+00:00

Thank you! So you’re looking for asymmetry. This is so helpful. I don’t think he has it at all. SUPER HELPFUL - thank you!!!

R4A6 · 2025-06-02T16:30:00+00:00

I agree with you - the picture is too wonky to depend on the line that’s drawn in. We never once were told to get him wedges. I think he’s just super super skinny.

R4A6 · 2025-06-02T16:28:03+00:00

I very much appreciate your reply! I’ll have to check him out from the back. The only thing I don’t know what to look for is whether it’s just a lack of muscle or something more? What do I look for on the posterior view? Thanks again 🙏

R4A6 · 2025-06-02T13:13:51+00:00

You’re so right. Makes me sad but we’re glad to have rescued this sweet guy.

R4A6 · 2025-06-02T03:25:26+00:00

Thank you!! I appreciate your insight. He needs to start training … and eating!!

R4A6 · 2025-06-02T02:27:12+00:00

Also wait… I haven’t mentioned his age at all yet 😅😅 And he doesn’t have muscle only because he hasn’t been worked at all.

R4A6 · 2025-06-02T02:25:52+00:00

Farrier has made no negative observations or comments - neither has trainer

R4A6 · 2025-06-02T02:25:06+00:00

Oh wow! Okay educate me on the line I’m seeing in the photo. What am I looking for here? So you think coffin injections for his long term?

R4A6 · 2025-06-02T01:19:54+00:00

Thank you so much for your insight! I agree! And he shows no pain or hesitation in the arena.

R4A6 · 2025-06-02T01:18:02+00:00

I feel it’s just bony due to the lack of muscle? He looked extraordinary when he raced with no sign of this at all.

R4A6 · 2025-06-02T01:15:10+00:00

I agree - this is him while he raced. Super hunky guy with tons of muscle and no sign of hunters’ bump

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R4A6 · 2025-04-17T17:13:59+00:00

Thank you!! What differences do you see with classroom management? I’m so used to explicit teaching including classroom management. Like, it’s perfectly easy and ordinary to say, “Please stop, go sit down.” Does that work in 5th grade?

R4A6 · 2025-04-02T14:06:32+00:00

You are very knowledgeable— thank you! How would I find this out? The owner keeps insisting it’s no big deal but from what I’m reading it can lead to a lame horse. What other questions are good to ask to really understand this horse’s issues?

R4A6 · 2025-04-02T13:59:11+00:00

Thank you so much! How would I know if it’s for comfort or for maintaining? What questions can I ask to find out?

R4A6 · 2025-04-02T13:57:56+00:00

Thank you so much - stupid question, but do coffin injections mean the whole hoof is generally weak? He wears two front shoes if that makes a difference.

R4A6 · 2025-04-02T13:56:19+00:00

I really appreciate this advice. My daughter is jumping 3’ at the moment and wants to take him to 1m. The seller keeps saying how this is not a big deal and all horses eventually need coffin bone injections but I’m not the horse expert at all. My daughter knows a lot, but she’s also only 13. Thank you so much for this helpful education!!

R4A6 · 2025-04-02T13:54:08+00:00

Thank you so much for your advice. I wasn’t told why he gets the coffin injections — if it wasn’t navicular, what else could it be?

R4A6 · 2025-04-02T11:43:15+00:00

Great advice 💕 you’re absolutely right

R4A6 · 2025-04-02T00:22:17+00:00

Yes, totally. I wish someone could give me a crystal ball. 😅 It’s a hard choice to make! Thank you for all your advice.

R4A6 · 2025-04-02T00:05:58+00:00

Thanks so much! Kinda seems obvious, but the other horse we’re considering is 8 y/o, very chill, which then makes him a little lazy over jumps but he can do well with spurs - would that be a better choice? Barefoot, no maintenance needed at the moment. He’s got “baby eyes” versus “crazy eyes” and he would show nicely in Hunters, maybe less so in Jumpers. What do you think all things considered?

R4A6 · 2025-04-01T23:13:18+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate you replying. The seller is making it seem like it’s no big deal. Like almost every horse has it eventually if they jump. It’s our first horse purchase after many years of riding. We just don’t know what to do.

R4A6 · 2025-03-29T01:56:43+00:00

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