Mare tense when riding- lots of droppings

[Doolally]

Hi- I just wondered if anyone had any advice. I got a new mare a few months back and she is quite tense when ridden, although does relax and work well eventually. She would do about 3-4 droppings in a schooling session. I am trying to ride her calmly and not upset her but I've never come across this. Any tips on management or supplements?! Thanks!

 

[littleshetland]

I don't think it's very unusual at all. A lot of horses leave a lot of droppings when working, and some don't.

 

[m1stify]

I was told once horse not working properly till you get about 3 poos!

 

[Doolally]

Really! Thanks, i was starting to worry i was stressing her out too much.

 

[_GG_]

Do a pilates or yoga session, where you stretch your back out properly and try not to pass wind. It's impossible. It stands to reason that as the tension is released and the back relaxes, so do the structures internally as well.

 

[wattamus]

One of mine doesn't pass any droppings when being ridden, the other can to ten in the space of a one hour ride. Both are perfectly happy. Don't panic too much

 

[Twinkley Lights]

I have one that farts for Britain when being worked but she isn't stressed just moving the equipment

 

[charli_]

One of mine doesn't pass any droppings when being ridden, the other can to ten in the space of a one hour ride. Both are perfectly happy. Don't panic too much

I have two natives like this - they are both fed high fibre cubes but one will do the occasional poo on a ride never wee but the other did 3 wees and 6 poos on a 1 and a half hour hack the other day, they're both healthy.