I notice that our mare has a big growth or knot in front where her legs meet her body she is walking slowly does anyone know what it could be?

Hello!

Is the bump soft like it contains liquid or firm?

Size?

If it is about the size of a golf ball or slightly bigger + soft, could be hematoma, caused by a break in the blood vessel like a bruise. It is very common to find them in between the front legs, my horses have gotten them a few times. Caused by another horse kicking, running into a fence, stob etc...They generally went away within a few days but if it doesnt, If you know it's hematoma you can shave a small spot on the middle of it and lance it with a sterilized needle. The needle will probably run with blood. You want to make sure that it has stopped filling with blood, a day or two after it has happened usually.

If it is firm and doesn't feel inflamed, could be some type of tumor, but I would get a vet's opinion on it if it is hard.

Either way though it's really best if you could get a vet's opinion also... Hope this helps ~

it is bigger then a golf ball I don't know if it is hard or not I am waiting for the vet office to open so that I can give him a call and have him come out to check her out i HOPE IT ISN'T ANYTHING that can't be taken care of she is my favorit of all our horses

Did you find out anything yet? I do hope she is looking better by now...

yes The vet came out and lanced it. a lot of puss came out of it and it drained for about a week it is now down but where it is all the hair came off so she has this big bald spot on her. During the week it was healing I had to flush it out that was a job and a half because she hates water lol

Well I am glad to hear she is recovering, and that you replied. I was beginning to wonder it had turned out

Glad to hear that!!!

Glad she is recovering!