Recent content by Laura-Jayne

Last September my boy was seriously lame on his hind leg, I called the vet out and they came the next morning. He couldn't bear any weight on it and generally look sorry for himself. There was no swelling, no cuts...nothing. When the vet came she felt his leg and couldn't feel everything but...

I would just like to add that this morning he was much quieter and settled down in his field, and tonight when in his stable only kicked out a few times. Maybe he just has bad grumpy days? I also don't know what his feeding regime and general life was like before I had him, he's 10 now. So...

He's always fed away from the others (mainly for their safety!) He just kicks air. And sometimes his legs, which worries me :(

Never heard of that before! No harm in trying if it works for yours. Must admit, when I read this I imagined turning up to my yard and finding my horse looking like a cake ;) :p

Hmm, I wonder. Never thought of having anyone out, maybe when I have the vet out next week they'll suggest it? He's fine, perfectly normal when doing both...

He's definitely the alfa, none of the horses dare touch his food. Everyone at the yard- horse and human know he's the boss! Hence why I'm confused on his behaviour!

He lets me touch him all over, and apply pressure to the spots that were highlighted here with no problem! He looks at me like "give us a scratch then!" :)

I once thought he had these as he dropped weight, but I realised I wasn't feeding him what he needed. (he has put on weight now due to a new feeding regime) He doesn't have any of the common symptoms either. But thanks, the vet is out next week for his vaccinations, so I'll ask about them...

No, he only gets fed in his stable or his field. To be honest I don't have many other places to feed him! But I can always try find somewhere. Maybe this would stop the possible dominant, defend his feed behaviour? :)

I tried this when I first got him, he wouldn't put his head in. I have to feed him using a shallow bucket on the floor otherwise he won't eat it! Definitely a fussy feeder! :p

Try looking at Equine Table Top sales in your area? I went to one recently, they were raising money for a charity, so it was even better! I picked up a 6'6 heavy weight full neck rug for £10, perfect condition. A 4'9 medium weight rug, slight tear for £5. You find more equine bargains...

He's the alpha male in the field, so dominance makes me think this probably plays a big role. He's had his teeth checked twice since I've had him, they're fine. He's recently developed ulcers around his mouth, which I'm treating. But it wouldn't explain his behaviour before he got them...

Since I've had my TB gelding he's had a major problem with fidgeting and striking out with his back legs when eating his feed. When he's in the stable he'll kick the back walls (which are brick) and kicks holes in the side wood. When he's in the field he turns circles around his food...