Recent content by RWG

Yes, I think you're right. If she scopes clear for ulcers AND I can rule out back and ovaries (big ifs, I know!), i'd then feel better about investigating behavioural causes.

Yep. She's a good doer, so I've never had her on any hard feed, she just gets a handful of molasses-free chop AM and immediately prior to exercise to prevent any acid splash.

Yes, her CK and AST were both within the normal range, the symptoms would have fit though so thanks for the suggestion :-)

Thanks all. She did have a full lameness work up prior to the first scoping. However, I agree that her back could be investigated further and i'll certainly ask the vet about ovarian issues given webble's experience. I am unfortunately about to hit my insurance limit (the gastroguard...

Thanks for the suggestion :-) The vet felt that because there were no ulcers around the pyloris and she'd had no loose droppings, it was more likely just the mild gastric ulcers. However, i'll be asking aagin about ruling out the hindgut, it would explain the sensitivity to leg pressure and i've...

I bought my 15.2 7yo cob mare last Oct, everything went great for the initial 3 months but very suddenly went downhill in February. She started bucking and napping when ridden, I had the saddler out immediately to check her back and saddle fit, its fine, teeth checked and also fine. Next got the...

Have you tried North Cheshire Equestrian in Carrington?

Im really sorry to hear you've been through such an awful time, Inca's colic was only mild and it petrified me, so I can only imagine how stressful it must have been for you both. I do hope she' on her way to a full recovery. Thanks for the positive words, im really hoping for some answers on...

That's really interesting as I had the exact opposite situation with my mare! Just shows how a change in their routine may affect them, so thanks for sharing. She'd previously lived out 24/7, so when she came to me she had to adapt to being stabled overnight and getting haylage. Our fields have...

Thanks everyone and I'll certainly mention crab flies to my vet - that's a new one for me!

Thank you, Friday cant come fast enough :-)

I had a upset rant last week about my cob mare who had suddenly become moody and nappy in the school having previously been very willing. Saddle, back teeth and legs all checked by physio and vet and apparently fine. I got some good tips on here to give her a break from schooling (she's only 7...

Some more great suggestions, thank you :-) . I really do love her on the ground, she seems thrilled to see me every day and enjoys grooming me as much as I do her! I've always believed that manners are incredibly important (hence me getting the ground work sorted first) so I was questioning...

Sorry, should have added in response to questions, she's also very backwards to lunge in the school, so far just been using elastic side reins, not tried pessoa. I have to really chase her with the whip to get her moving, I end up more exhausted than she does. In fairness the surface in our...

Thanks so much everyone, I'm obviously new to the forum but this is exactly why I joined, you've all help me put things in perspective. I'm certainly not ready to give up yet, if we're still in the same place in 6 months time then i'd reevaluate the situation as I agree with some posts that not...