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Thanks for sharing your experiences too! I have never I seen a horse react so differently to my new horse, so it just goes to show how much it can affect some hotter breeds :) However, today he is back to his normal lovely self...which is brilliant. Even though he isn't turned out on lush...

My response also - thank god it is not just me!! :) He is also new to me and so I havent had him long enough to really understand his quirks. He too is a little lamb to be around and so good to lead - he is like a different horse! It has also been about 4 weeks for us too! Hopefully it will...

Thanks! He is actually being strip grazed so he can't gorge, he is also a hot blooded horse and so easily affected by any increase in sugars/protein. He comes in at night too. I do think the mares coming into season is a factor as he was only gelded 6 months ago. I have not had him long...

I certainly agree every horse is different and I am by no means 'dismissing' something out of hand. My general post was to see how other horses are reaction to the spring grass. With regards to researching into the area, animal nutrition is actually my profession. Therefore, I quite...

thanks. He is definitley not Mg deficient, so I won't be pumping extra Mg into him. I have often seen this done and it has made the horses worse! I am going to try some valerian to see if that takes the edge off him - it is very out of character!

Hi All, I just wanted to ask if anyone else is experiencing the same as me. My young horse over the past few weeks have become a nervous wreck, very anxious, jumping at the slightest thing. He has always been brilliant to lead but now i am getting worried!! I just hope it is the spring...

Hi All, I just wanted to ask if anyone else is experiencing the same as me. My young horse over the past few weeks have become a nervous wreck, very anxious, jumping at the slightest thing. He has always been brilliant to lead but now i am getting worried!! I just hope it is the spring...