Has anyone had this extreme reaction before?

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My husband has a 16.3hh ISH who is 13 and an amazing hunter - over the last 2 years he has become progressively more and more cold backed - now before you ask - we had a new saddle fitted, teeth checked, PROPER equine Physio ( Liz hadland she's amazing) done and all are OK. We suspected ulcers - the vet said unlikely as his behaviour is worse when he is at grass in the summer. 5 months ago for no apparent reason the 'cold back' became ' mount horse and he rears straight up in the air and goes over backwards ' time!
recently a very experienced rider came to get on him and the first day he humped and bucked and then she 'rode him forward firmly' and he seemed Ok. Two days later he immediately dumped her and rodeod around the field breaking her arm - badly. This is a horse who is normally anything for a quiet life, obliging, talented but slightly riggy? Suggestions really appreciated as euthanasia has got to be an option here - this is getting dangerous......
 
Veterinary help would be my immediate next step! Could be loads of things really and some intrusive investigations may be needed, xrays, bone scan ect. Coud have a problem with his back as said above or I have seen a pony start behaviour like this and was finally diagnosed with DJD in the hocks, after a number of trips to the hospital.
 
oh no, sorry to hear that. Euthanasia seems extreme at this stage and once you have the x-rays and find out what's wrong I'm sure with time he'll get better and return to his normal self again.

Got my fingers crossed it's nothing too serious and you get your man's old neddy back soon. Don't give up on a good horse!
 
its strange the vet hasn't suggested xrays - thanks guys - I will be in touch and let you know what the outcome is - his reaction when he is mounted is explosive - he really is unrideable.........
 
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