Breathing difficulties - also in nl

[JinglebellJessi & MistletoeMagic]

I'll put this first. Vet has been called, appointment this afternoon.

I have a 5 year old appaloosax newforest mare. Shes 14.2 and usually alittle moody but perfectly normal. Last week i noticed while riding that she coughed for the first time ever, i took it as a one time thing, after 20 mins light work (walk, trot) she began to get out if breath and dropped her head to the floor, like a dog scenting the ground. So i got off and inspected her. Everything normal except she was acting like she'd had a hard days schooling. Gave her some water and feed alittle later and everything returned to normal. Yesterday while at the yard i noticed her nostils flaring while she breathed. No noise or discharge, just alot of flaring. I measured these at 27 breaths per min. Came back at 10pm so she was totally relaxed and counted again for the same result. Shes eating, pooing and everything fine. Any idea what this could be? Vet has been called.

Thanks!

 

[Box_Of_Frogs]

This time of year most likely is a hay/dust allergy. Change over to haylage or soak hay. Bedding needs to be dust free eg paper, shavings etc. Neighbouring stables with straw bedding will be as bad as your horse having straw bed! Do stable with horse outside. Keep away from muck heap. Can be managed fairly easily but you need to get on top of it asap as the longer it goes on the more permanent lung damage can be caused.

 

[JinglebellJessi & MistletoeMagic]

You've said exactly as the vet did her hay is now going to be soaked, she lives out 24/7 and ive been asked to report back in 2 weeks. Got abit worried she might have mild copd