hormonal mare

[aro]

My mare has been very reluctant to go forward recently and tight in her back when ridden. Had all the usual checked, teeth, back, saddle etc and all were fine, but still not a happy mare and very grumpy! Vet has carried out an internal and found one ovary is much larger than the other. Just waiting for blood test results to come back to establish how to proceed. I was just wondering if anyone had encountered similar problems with their mares and what the outcome was. Any replies much appreciated.

 

[lisaward]

oh sounds like my mare she can be a problem going forward have not checked her ovaries but have put her on a hormone like oestress to see if this helped and high as dose as possible this seems to be helping ...fingers crossed
be interested to see what your vet suggests

 

[aro]

I will let you know the outcome. I bought her in July 08 and although she is a laid back mare, this summer she has been difficult to ride whilst in season. She has been reluctant to do anything other than walk when in the school. When out on a hack she has been more forward going and willing to trot canter etc. I had other pain issues ruled out in the summer but a week ago she was acting as though she was in season again. She was reluctant to go forward even whilst hacking so we decided to have her checked. I have not had much experience of mares as up until now I have always owned geldings.

 

[LeneHorse]

How old is your mare? Mine was like this when she was younger (4-6), she was impossible to ride when in season as she just kept stopping and looking back at her flanks (and trying to bite my feet). The vet did an internal and found one ovary was a bit larger than the other, but advised that it was not a significant difference so did not require surgery. I put her on hormonise liquid and that has helped a lot. She still comes into season all year round and can be quite difficult to deal with on the ground, but is a lot better under saddle now (she's now 11).
Good luck with your test results, at least you'll know what's causing it.

 

[aro]

She is 10. I am hoping that she will not need surgery but it will all depend on the blood test results. I'm not sure what the alternative to surgery may be. The vet said surgery was worst case scenario and that if it was needed she would need 6 to 8 weeks off. I just want for her to be happy and comfortable and hope it is resolved soon.