Having a vet to look at your horse for behavouiral problems? Insurance? Few questions

[Girlracer]

Also in veterinary but not getting any replies.

I'm considering havingthe vet out to look at Major to see if there is a reason for his awful behavouir.

I was wondering how exactly would i go about this? Just ring up and say my horse is naughty can you come and have a look?

What might they do? (ulcers?)

Is it worth it or is there a better way to go?

Where would i stand with insurance if we un covered something (he's insured with KBIS)
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[superpony]

I was in a similar situation, vet came checked him fully it turned out he was ever so slightly lame. Which was then fully investigated and we got to the cause of the behaviour.

They came and gave him a full check over which is how they found the lameness. I eventually claimed back costs for nerve blocks and x rays.

I would say the vet is the best way to go at first.

 

[Jade&Syrah]

My mare got checked because of her behavioural issues. we had her spine checked, checked for ulcers and her teeth.. possible kissing spines were found, so we sent her to Leahurst where they did a Gamma Scan and it was actually her suspensory ligaments and worked out she was unsound.. in both back legs.

Ring the vets and say you would like your horse checked for Gastric Ulcers, they will either tell you to starve your horse from the night before or they'll take them in the night before and they starve the horse (this prevent food from being in the stomach) and makes the scan easier.

Insurance I would just say you're getting your horse scanned for ulcers but don't say behavioural issues, and insurance hear that and most likely won't pay out. Also keep them informed as to whether youre testing for more problems or if you've found ulcers or not etc.

 

[dixie]

Replied in vet section but I would suggest getting your horse scoped. Changes in behaviour can indicate ulcers.

Whats he like to touch in the girth area? Kerilli posted an excellent link a couple of weeks ago to a video showing the areas on a horse that can indicate ulcers. It's definitely worth a watch.

 

[maxine1985]

Ive just had my horse scoped for ulcers (Grade 4 ones found bless him)

He only really showed minor behavioural issues but i know Pet Plan wont pay out for anything relating to behaviour so vets have gone down the abdominal pain route on the claim form to ensure they pay out for £000's of Gastrogard!