Thanks guys. When I speak to the vet I'll get a few more details (it was so unfortunate I was at the other end of the country, and I had to spend so much time on the phone arranging things so I never really saw her recovery).

Thankfully her wonky gait has never been an issue before - she's competed cross-country and done things like pony club, show-jumping and a bit of dressage (though grudgingly!). So I don't think that's a big problem, plus she's only 13 and a native welsh section D so pretty hardy. I'll ask the vet for more details on blood work and see what she says. I only hope it's just the return of the back stiffness.

Thanks!

Does anyone know a good training regime I could use for 6 weeks if the vet deems her fit to start work again?