millikins
Well-Known Member
Old pony did something very odd last night and I wonder if anyone has any suggestions.
She's nearly 23 only field sound but otherwise healthy.
Came into the yard for tea, the 3 bigger ones had been on spare field for about an hour while waiting for hay delivery, grass is greening up but not lush.
Ate tea normally, then tried to go into small pony's stable (not unusual, she's after her hay)
Had to lead her out to field, usually goes with just a prod, got through gateway then down she went. Lay there for about 5 minutes, upright, no sweating, no obvious distress, no increased breathing or attempt to roll. She then rolled on her side, legs almost rigid, rolled her eyes and I just thought she's going to die.
She then sat back up, eventually stood up, remained still for several minutes then went to the trough before joining the others. She was eating when I left and seemed fine today.
I initially thought colic but no real symptoms and she's a diva, no stoicism so wouldn't suffer in silence. I know in older people it is quite common to drop blood pressure after a meal when blood is diverted to the digestive system, can this happen in old equines too?
Sorry it's an essay, any ideas?
She's nearly 23 only field sound but otherwise healthy.
Came into the yard for tea, the 3 bigger ones had been on spare field for about an hour while waiting for hay delivery, grass is greening up but not lush.
Ate tea normally, then tried to go into small pony's stable (not unusual, she's after her hay)
Had to lead her out to field, usually goes with just a prod, got through gateway then down she went. Lay there for about 5 minutes, upright, no sweating, no obvious distress, no increased breathing or attempt to roll. She then rolled on her side, legs almost rigid, rolled her eyes and I just thought she's going to die.
She then sat back up, eventually stood up, remained still for several minutes then went to the trough before joining the others. She was eating when I left and seemed fine today.
I initially thought colic but no real symptoms and she's a diva, no stoicism so wouldn't suffer in silence. I know in older people it is quite common to drop blood pressure after a meal when blood is diverted to the digestive system, can this happen in old equines too?
Sorry it's an essay, any ideas?