Mystery kicking driving both my horse and I mad!

[ester]

I would never feed a horse even a small dose.
It can increase itching too.

 

[Regandal]

He's on a small dose just to help with keeping the flies away.

There’s no evidence that it repels flies. However, it WILL destroy the good bacteria in his gut.

 

[Ellietotz]

I'm surprised ulcers weren't one of the first things to be considered by the vet. Does he do anything else that may be considered "naughty" etc?

 

[nicholls9820]

I'm surprised ulcers weren't one of the first things to be considered by the vet. Does he do anything else that may be considered "naughty" etc?

Hes as good as gold otherwise or at least as good as hes always been! Hes very much a never sick ir sorry type and I haven't seen a change in his behaviour otherwise just this kicking 😔

 

[Ellietotz]

Hes as good as gold otherwise or at least as good as hes always been! Hes very much a never sick ir sorry type and I haven't seen a change in his behaviour otherwise just this kicking 😔

Hmmm... sometimes horses with ulcers don't display any signs. It may be worth getting him scoped just in case?

 

[Landcruiser]

Garlic can cause itching, as others have said, and certainly doesn't keep flies away - so why don't you stop it and see if it helps, OP?

 

[nicholls9820]

Garlic can cause itching, as others have said, and certainly doesn't keep flies away - so why don't you stop it and see if it helps, OP?

He was kicking before the garlic. Thank you though.