Native pony. Too hot all the time!!

[RumbleTheTumble]

Does anyone else have this type of problem?
I have three standard shetlands which I drive. Usually I clip them all in winter...a high trace. However, sometimes I don't clip (this year I've just got a new puppy and thought I wouldn't get out much)
Two are fine but one is just so hot all the time. Last night it was 5° and he was still sweating.
He grows such a coat...much denser than the others.
Is this usual for other native types? Should I be worried about Cushing's (hes 10)? He is always over the top. Eats fast. Always more excitable. Wants to pull the carriage at top speed!
So..should I clip even though he's not in much work and do other super woolly ponies have this? I'm in the south east. He probably needs to live in northern Scotland!!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

My 2 smalls both have no rugs at all, both sport a gullet and belly clip through winter, it's the only way to stop them sweating on a warmer day or if I bring them in for any reason. Worth getting a cushings test done tho, but wouldn't be surprised if hes within normal tolerance.
I'm also SE.

 

[Pinkvboots]

I would take a bit off for now to make him comfortable, one of my Arabs has not been clipped this year his not doing much, his not even really hairy but I have had similar issues his mainly been in a 50g turnout his too hot in much else so not just natives lol!

 

[Widgeon]

My native type is unclipped and currently sweats in the field when it's more than a few degrees and / or he's had a little trot around with his friend. He's nine and grows a very dense coat. No reason to suspect Cushings either, it's just normal for him.

 

[RumbleTheTumble]

My 2 smalls both have no rugs at all, both sport a gullet and belly clip through winter, it's the only way to stop them sweating on a warmer day or if I bring them in for any reason. Worth getting a cushings test done tho, but wouldn't be surprised if hes within normal tolerance.
I'm also SE.

Thanks, that's helpful and reassuring!

 

[RumbleTheTumble]

My native type is unclipped and currently sweats in the field when it's more than a few degrees and / or he's had a little trot around with his friend. He's nine and grows a very dense coat. No reason to suspect Cushings either, it's just normal for him.

Thank you...great to know others are the same. My husband said I was worrying unnecessarily...but that's what I do!!

 

[RumbleTheTumble]

I would take a bit off for now to make him comfortable, one of my Arabs has not been clipped this year his not doing much, his not even really hairy but I have had similar issues his mainly been in a 50g turnout his too hot in much else so not just natives lol!

Wow! An Arab...you wouldn't think that! I'll get the clippers out but I don't think they'll like a sticky sweaty shetland!

 

[windand rain]

My highland looks and feels like a polar bear but is still not sweaty in a rug I would test him. Mind you she doesnt like being cold or wet no matter how much hair she grows

 

[SEL]

I can add an Ardennes to the list of "I'd really like it to be sub zero now please". Due to soggy fields he's in overnight and is often sweaty in the morning. He's scared of the clippers so I don't bother but he also pongs like a sweaty teenage boy who needs a bath!

 

[webble]

Yup my not that heavy weight coblet sweats just standing when not clipped.

 

[Leo Walker]

I clip my driving pony all year round. She really struggles otherwise. Hers had grown back slightly last week and she was hot and puffing. I redid the clip with fine blades and shes back to bouncing along full of life. I cant imagine the state she would be in if she was asked to work without being clipped! Her coat is beautifully soft and silky but incredibly dense. Even with regular clipping I get half a wheelbarrow of hair off her every time.

 

[w1bbler]

Yep, my fluffy cob is hunter clipped, to cope with any workload. Was out 24/7 in a rain sheet. Now it's a bit colder hes in a 50g.
He gets clipped year round or he is just too hot

 

[RumbleTheTumble]

My highland looks and feels like a polar bear but is still not sweaty in a rug I would test him. Mind you she doesnt like being cold or wet no matter how much hair she grows

That's the funny thing...the other two are fine!? One of them could wear a rug...he never gets too hot. I've enquired of the vet and the test is £120...so it is definitely worth considering. Thanks...ps...I love Highlands!

 

[Hormonal Filly]

That's the funny thing...the other two are fine!? One of them could wear a rug...he never gets too hot. I've enquired of the vet and the test is £120...so it is definitely worth considering. Thanks...ps...I love Highlands!

You can test for cushings for free, just need to pay for your vet to get the sample required.

https://careaboutcushings.co.uk/voucher/request

 

[Melody Grey]

I think you can get a first cushings test free as the above post and then subsequent ones you have to pay for if my understanding is correct?

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I think you can get a first cushings test free as the above post and then subsequent ones you have to pay for if my understanding is correct?

I think you can as many free tests as you need with a separate voucher for each test, until the horse has a positive reading and then subsequent tests need to be paid for.

 

[fusspot]

As well as Cushings I would consider EMS-my Welsh Sec D was always hot and sweated when clipped out and about 2 deg.

 

[tankgirl1]

Both my cob and my shettie have bib clips. They are both out of work and unrugged

 

[Pinkvboots]

Wow! An Arab...you wouldn't think that! I'll get the clippers out but I don't think they'll like a sticky sweaty shetland!

Both my Arabs are quite hot horses they never seem to feel the cold there tougher than people think.

Ha ha agree clippers dony like wet or sweaty coats good luck!

 

[Melody Grey]

I think you can as many free tests as you need with a separate voucher for each test, until the horse has a positive reading and then subsequent tests need to be paid for.

Ah yes, I see. That makes sense- thanks for clarifying 👍

 

[horselover11]

If your crushing a tests comes back borderline I would recommend the TRH stimulation test as my friend had a 12yo pony who was borderline but had abnormal sweating and recurrent abscesses. Her TRH test came back positive and she is now on prascend tabs

 

[RumbleTheTumble]

I clip my driving pony all year round. She really struggles otherwise. Hers had grown back slightly last week and she was hot and puffing. I redid the clip with fine blades and shes back to bouncing along full of life. I cant imagine the state she would be in if she was asked to work without being clipped! Her coat is beautifully soft and silky but incredibly dense. Even with regular clipping I get half a wheelbarrow of hair off her every time.

Yes, I agree...if I drove them they couldn't cope. Possibly because I have clipped them every year this has never been so noticeable before. It seems quite a few have the same thing so I'm relieved about that! As soon as he's clippable...ie not all sticky...I shall clip him! Happy driving!

 

[RumbleTheTumble]

Ah yes, I see. That makes sense- thanks for clarifying 👍

Interesting...the vets never mentioned anything about a free test...or anything free...ever...come to that!! I'll ask.

 

[RumbleTheTumble]

If your crushing a tests comes back borderline I would recommend the TRH stimulation test as my friend had a 12yo pony who was borderline but had abnormal sweating and recurrent abscesses. Her TRH test came back positive and she is now on prascend tabs

Thank you

 

[RumbleTheTumble]

As well as Cushings I would consider EMS-my Welsh Sec D was always hot and sweated when clipped out and about 2 deg.

I often think he possibly leans that way. If the vet comes out that would be helpful to know. Thanks...

 

[RumbleTheTumble]

I think you can get a first cushings test free as the above post and then subsequent ones you have to pay for if my understanding is correct?

I have never heard of this... certainly worth asking!

 

[fusspot]

I often think he possibly leans that way. If the vet comes out that would be helpful to know. Thanks...

My boy was negative to Cushings 3 x.First time for testing for EMS,the blood test was negative but vet was so convinced she pushed to do the Glucose test.He was 220 and should have been about 30.Controlled by soaked hay, diet and exercise for about 2 years but then had to go onto Metformin.
Second time he was positive to the blood test-apparently there is now an indicator in the test -if it’s high it’s not EMS,if it’s low it is.
Fingers crossed yours is just a warm little thing in general.

 

[meleeka]

My mini has at least a belly clip all year. He’s just not made for our weather. He has had a Cushings rest recently so I know it’s not that. I do have one with Cushings and I’d say they normally have trouble keeping warm, rather than overheating and if they do have that, it’s usually random sweat patches where you wouldn’t expect them to sweat.

 

[RumbleTheTumble]

You can test for cushings for free, just need to pay for your vet to get the sample required.

https://careaboutcushings.co.uk/voucher/request

Thank you so much for that link about Cushings. I never knew about that at all! So interesting and what a brilliant resource...thanks👍

 

[RumbleTheTumble]

My mini has at least a belly clip all year. He’s just not made for our weather. He has had a Cushings rest recently so I know it’s not that. I do have one with Cushings and I’d say they normally have trouble keeping warm, rather than overheating and if they do have that, it’s usually random sweat patches where you wouldn’t expect them to sweat.

Thank you that is interesting...especially as you have experience of it. I shall remember what you said and it will be helpful if I notice those things you mention....thank you