Horse not 100% right - can't quite put my finger on it.

[Christmas Crumpet]

Over the last couple of days I've realised my TB isn't on top form like he usually is. He usually has a very wet mouth and at the moment isn't very at all. He seems slightly subdued and I'm not sure why.

Is there a reason why his mouth would suddenly dry up? He is jumping and cantering fine although I've not done as much recently.

He was going like a dream last week and now everything just seems a little bit harder for him. I did post about the heat in both front fetlocks earlier on this week but noone replied. I was worried that there was a potential problem but because the heat was the same in both legs that perhaps I was imagining things.

Any ideas?

 

[0ldmare]

Have you taken his temperature? There are (according to my vet) a lot of bugs going around at the moment. They are seeing a lot more horses that are just not quite right/not performing as expected.

 

[imafluffybunny]

Unless there is a problem in his mouth, I would imagine he would be dry if he wasnt relaxed, which would make you think perhaps something is bothering him.
Have you checked his temperature? he could have picked up a bug that is making him feel under the weather.
Is he sound? you mentioned heat in his fetlocks, could he maybe have overdone it and needs a few days off?
Just a few ideas, I would call the vet if you are concerned.

 

[imafluffybunny]

He he Oldmare, we must have written our posts at exactly the same time!

 

[Christmas Crumpet]

Thanks for that. Yes he's def. 100% sound. I think because he's new I'm just getting used to what his legs feel like all the time etc.

He could easily have a bug - I hadn't thought of that. Will take temp when I get home. Thanks for advice.

 

[Suz2]

My TB had a week of feeling pretty down. He was thoroughly checked over with blood tests etc, which all came back normal. He dropped in weight a little but then put it back on.

He could have tummy troubles or it could be the weather/temperature (mine needs wrapping up warm!) TBs are sensitive soles!

 

[bushbaby28]

horse at my yard was not quite himself (the kind of thing only his mum would notice) and they found he had some kind of a virus. took quite a while to diagnose as no obvious signs of illness.