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My 2-year-old mustang is dragging his leg after being in the barn.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | 200 lbs

my wild mustang who is 2 year old male just started going into the barn at night with my goats after being in the barn last evening I got up this morning and he's dragging his back leg and hanging his head I'm not sure what to do

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 4th, 2018

He apparently hurt his leg while in the barn. He may have been caught under something or had a problem getting up. Best call an equine veterinarian out now, before he hurts his leg even more. Rocco needs a hands-on exam to diagnose the problem and treat it.

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