How long to get a cob fit? One that tied up for no apparent reason.

[MrsMozart]

Little Cob tied up a couple of weeks ago, for no apparent reason.

D1 is pretty gutted . She'd been working him good and steady and he was getting fit and really starting to come on well . Was aiming for the ODE at Eland in August.

Anyhoo, he was listless a few weeks ago, turns out the bloods showed that he had been tied up! No idea how or why.

He's on field rest for until Friday, when the vet will be back out to see him and possibly take bloods again.

D1 is keen to start getting him fit again as soon as she gets the go-ahead from the vet, but appreciates it's going to be a slow and steady process.

Any ideas how long it might take to get him fit?

And, does anyone know if working/competing LC in the warm/hot weather in the summer could bring on another episode?

I'm going to put this in NL and Comp Rider and SY as well (to get as much coverage as possible! ). Thankies in advance to anyone who is able to offer some guidance/advice . Hot choccies

 

[MochaDun]

I don't know the answer to your Q MrsM but about 2 posts above there's another post about azoturia - someone else with a bout of it out of nowhere. By bedlam I think it is.

 

[Yertis]

Have a look at EPSM as well, one of my cobs has had this for a few years now but is under control with special diet (added oil)

 

[MrsMozart]

Ta MD. Will go look (wonder why there are cases out of the blue as it were, or whether this is normal).

A - ta hun . I've been reading up on the EPSM and noted the oil requirement . He's on Codlivine, so need to review. Also to speak to vet about adding the extra oil, and about selenium

 

[Nic]

I'd say go back to the start of a standard 12 week fitness program & take it from there. As long as LC seems happy you can move through stages faster as he dictates. He'll let you know. I certainly wouldn't be ruling the ODE out just yet. Have a hug, I know how distressing it is

 

[MrsMozart]

Thank you N . Thoughts and views much appreciated