Does anyone know what it means when a horse has a delayed patella?

Question

we just found out that my mare teeza has what her past owner called a delayed patella. we have been adding more to her workouts (Dressage, jumping, etc.) and she has recently come up gimpy. does anyone have any suggestions on workouts or exercises to strengthen her muscles?

Answer 1

it has something to do with the knee

Answer 2

This should help.(its short and simple but gets straight to the point)

http://www.horsesense.co.za/page.asp?pg=...