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It wasn’t a full blood panel, just EMS, cushings and insulin. Funnily enough I had been wondering about Lyme disease - we get loads of...

Update - horse is much brighter and no swelling but still hobbling. Bloods came back with no sign of Cushing’s or EMS - completely stumped…

Joining the Club here: I have hardly ridden my little mare for about 10 days now, coz am sick to death of the whole morbid regime of...

Thank you both. So do I! I feel more like a detective than a horse owner, but I’m obviously getting closer to at least some of the answers.

Thank you, yes I meant to reply to the previous poster who suggested the same. I have used both for one of the little rescues that...

Fingers crossed for some pieces of the jigsaw joining up.

This isn't really looking for advice, more of an informational post for others with weird and wonderful horses who drive them stir crazy...

Thank you all so much for the vibes and sympathy, I really do appreciate it. Last night when son administered last bute of the day and...

Entirely up to you really, I too don’t have an issue with long term bute if it’s keeping them comfortable and happy. Unless of course...

I don't think it can ever be too soon to PTS. If you and/or the horse aren't happy with the current situation it is not the wrong decision.

I'm sorry you're facing this. It's horrible but there's good welfare reasons why people PTS before winter - it's hard on joints and...

Even if she's field sound on bute, there's no shame in calling it a day before it becomes an issue. Nobody has a right to judge you...

This, all day long.

It’s rarely ever too soon and in a horse you think is in pain and difficult to handle, it’s very justifiable. Doesn’t mean it’s not...

Sending positive vibes.