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I've got an 11 year old Belgian WB x TB who I have owned since a 5 year old. Over the years she has cost me a small fortune in vets fees, from a tendon tear to colic surgery and a few things in between (including ulcers)! She can be quite hot to ride but does generally enjoy her work especially jumping in which she has successfully competed up to Newcomer level. She is very quick thinking and easily bored so every ride needs to be a bit different, lots of transitions etc and we're lucky enough to have a few arenas so we keep it varied.
My point of this post is over the last few months she has become more and more reluctant to work until around 3-4 weeks ago where i just cannot get her out of walk. I was jumping her up until around 6 weeks ago but only round 90cm and she seemed like it was a real effort! If i ask her to trot or even apply more leg she immediately comes to a halt and continuously tail swishes. She can be very nappy and loves to walk backwards to evade leg aids etc but this really isn't napping as she just wants to stand still, not by a gate or entrance/exit and no spinning or walking backwards, literally just wants to stand.
I've wormed her and tried her on a week's dose of Sand Out as directed by my vet - Both of which have made no difference. Also had my physio out and she couldn't find any soreness.
I've also had my vet out and he saw me ride, lunge and trot up etc and couldn't find anything physically wrong but did notice how 'quiet' she is, as she is usually just difficult to manage and co-operate. He took bloods and tested for infection and inflammation in muscles, kidneys, liver and gut which came back normal, as well as a cushings test which was negative. We have now started a 2 week bute trial to see if she improves (2 a day). I am 6 days in and so far there seems to be no difference at all. They have even been stabled for the last 3 days due to so much rain (usually go out for around 3-4 hours this time of year) but she's still just as quiet in herself and reluctant to move. Just to add, she doesn't look any different in herself, still looks in good condition, good coat, muscle, hooves etc.
Has anyone ever experienced anything like this? Please help!
My point of this post is over the last few months she has become more and more reluctant to work until around 3-4 weeks ago where i just cannot get her out of walk. I was jumping her up until around 6 weeks ago but only round 90cm and she seemed like it was a real effort! If i ask her to trot or even apply more leg she immediately comes to a halt and continuously tail swishes. She can be very nappy and loves to walk backwards to evade leg aids etc but this really isn't napping as she just wants to stand still, not by a gate or entrance/exit and no spinning or walking backwards, literally just wants to stand.
I've wormed her and tried her on a week's dose of Sand Out as directed by my vet - Both of which have made no difference. Also had my physio out and she couldn't find any soreness.
I've also had my vet out and he saw me ride, lunge and trot up etc and couldn't find anything physically wrong but did notice how 'quiet' she is, as she is usually just difficult to manage and co-operate. He took bloods and tested for infection and inflammation in muscles, kidneys, liver and gut which came back normal, as well as a cushings test which was negative. We have now started a 2 week bute trial to see if she improves (2 a day). I am 6 days in and so far there seems to be no difference at all. They have even been stabled for the last 3 days due to so much rain (usually go out for around 3-4 hours this time of year) but she's still just as quiet in herself and reluctant to move. Just to add, she doesn't look any different in herself, still looks in good condition, good coat, muscle, hooves etc.
Has anyone ever experienced anything like this? Please help!
