Has anyone ever had a horse with these symptoms?

I can't get the pics to work either.

My general thought (depending on how he was fed etc then)/the change at that time has resulted in him having ulcers somewhere, maybe hindgut though that was what the succeed was for maybe not enough/long enough etc etc. Which produces sufficient pain that he uses his body a bit awkwardly that then gives him significant secondary problems.

Re. the colloidal silver does that no affect all the good bugs too?

Cushings horses sheaths do swell but they can often be a good indication of what is going on in the body, I have known a few that would swell if horse uncomfortable/generally underweather and swelling was first sign.

I'd be interested to know any future results/resolutions.
 
I am slightly annoyed a minority have shot you down for using a holistic vet.holistic vets are trained in exactly the same avenues as "normal" vets. Holistic vets choose to use alternative methods , they still have great knowledge and are more than capable.
Re your horse- everything Is shouting ulcers to me, the runny poo, nipping, lumps and the grumpiness. Have you also had a blood test for tape worm as these do not show up on faecal counts. I hope you can find a solution soon and a fresh pair of eyes may help.
 
Queenbee, your arrogance leaves me quite depressed.
OP I've no helpful advice, I hope you get the answers you're looking for.
 
I thought an holistic vet was first and foremost a qualified VET who may or may not choose to use an holistic approach, not some woo woo witch doctor. My GP is also trained in alternative medicine, that doesn't mean everything she prescribes is herbal!
OP, reading your timeline of events and the fact he has been yoyoing back and forth between good health and bad I sincerely hope you can find an answer and solution. I can't think of anything that hasn't already been suggested but wish you and your boy all the best.
 
Sorry to read about ur horse .. Sounds like u really love him ;) basically the trouble started after the move .. I would scope ( based on the stress he has been under ..the gumps ..etc) to me it sounds like ulcers ..but I would also blood test and see how that comes back ;) please keep us updated with what happens next :)
 
From what you say about him going nuts when first turned out, his stiffness and crooked tail I would consider that he has done some damage to his neck/back which responds to treatment initially but goes out of alignment again after a while.

You need to consider the effect of the initial injury on the horses body, he would have been standing unevel, weight off the injured area. This will weaken some muscles and made others sore.

What are his feet like? Are they even in size and shape or is one spread more than the other. This can indicate weight bearing being unbalanced.

Many years ago I had a horse that at 2yrs old got seriously cast in his yard. I bought him 3 yrs later and it was obvious something wasn't right. After a year of regular chiropractic work which provided temporary relief he was manipulated under anaesthetic. This sorted the problem.

We had had periods of not eating, stress droppings when being tacked up, fidgeting and reluctance to be caught. All this went once his neck was finally fixed.

Hopefully this visit to horse pitfall will reveal the underlying problems.
 
Haven't got time to read the whole thread, so apologies if I'm repeating advice! I'd be getting him scoped for ulcers. The box rest and recovery from the stress of a fracture could have caused them. These need proper treatment to cure them, although Yes, some feeds will mask the symptoms, but won't fix the problem. Best of luck.
 
As well as stomach ulcers I'd suspect hind gut ulcers . You'll need an abdominal scan and bloods to test protein. Swelling in the sheath area could be proteins leaking from a damaged gut. Very hard to treat unfortunately, gastroguard won't get near it. I'd avoid more painkillers until that has been ruled out.
 
cambrica said:
I thought an holistic vet was first and foremost a qualified VET who may or may not choose to use an holistic approach
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Precisely!

Thank you everyone for your suggestions, they are all appreciated. The bloods have come back normal so no clues there. Next stop is the hospital so I need to go armed with as much information as possible.
 
Queenbee said:
Ok so, two and a half years from four years, still leaves 1 and a half years... Not ideal in my opinion. Although I did make some suggestions in one of my posts which you seem to have overlooked. It doesn't escape the fact that I simply don't think you have acted as well as you should and sought the appropriate help. I will give you that hindsight is a wonderful thing, but four years, even 18 months, is far too long. I keep everything crossed that your better late than never referral resolves things
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Whoa you are very unpleasant. Why heap guilt on the OP who is clearly trying to her best by her horses. It is sometimes not easy when subtle symptoms build up over time, to define when things changed until you right it down.

As the OP said the horse has been seen regularly by bodyworkers, and qualified vets as appropriate. I happen to know that some of the delay related to waiting for the first specialist, holistic vet to have a space. Where do you get off on kicking someone who is trying to do their best by their horse?

Comments like "I keep everything crossed that your better late than never referral resolves things." Are just plain spiteful. And you should be ashamed of yourself for being so unpleasant.
 
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