Christmas Crumpet
Well-Known Member
So...
I've sent off a hair sample for analysis for pssm1 after my horse tied up last week. The more I read up about the symptoms, the more I think he probably does have one form or another. My main concern is to avoid him tying up again. He has always had hard, tight bum muscles, some days he feels a bit strange when I first get on but walks it off, he is a serious good doer, he is a coloured cob, he stands a bit oddly when resting, laid back placid sort... I could go on but I really wouldn't be surprised if he tests positive for one or other type. Obviously I know you can only know about type 2 with a biopsy but he sort of fits type 1.
I've had some great advice both on here and from people in real life!! He was on dengie unmolassed chaff and hi fibre nuts with micronised linseed and ad lib hay.
I've put him onto alpha a oil and speedibeet along with a larger dose of salt and equimins vit e oil (only started that today). I have some copra to try but I actually wanted to wait until he is back in work before I actually feed him much more. If he's just out in the field during the day, I can't see he needs extra calories but correct me if I'm wrong. I have also ordered some magnesium from progressive earth so will add some of that when it arrives. He's out for 10 hours a day on crap grazing, ad lib steamed hay at night - am happy to soak if needs be but thought we'd see how we get on with the hard food tweaked first. As suggested by Ffion Winnie, I've removed the linseed just in case. I thought if I got everything else right and he felt good, I could see if he reacts by trying it again.
For a good doer which he is, I can try Al-car or see how he is on added oil. Which oil is best and do they have to have it even if not doing any work? Can I turn him away for a holiday once the hunting season stops? I want to take his shoes off for the benefit of his feet. I am happy to hand walk him every day but does he have to be ridden if he is having a holiday?
I'm sure I have loads of other questions but if anyone can shed further light on what I should or shouldn't be doing, I would be grateful!!
I've sent off a hair sample for analysis for pssm1 after my horse tied up last week. The more I read up about the symptoms, the more I think he probably does have one form or another. My main concern is to avoid him tying up again. He has always had hard, tight bum muscles, some days he feels a bit strange when I first get on but walks it off, he is a serious good doer, he is a coloured cob, he stands a bit oddly when resting, laid back placid sort... I could go on but I really wouldn't be surprised if he tests positive for one or other type. Obviously I know you can only know about type 2 with a biopsy but he sort of fits type 1.
I've had some great advice both on here and from people in real life!! He was on dengie unmolassed chaff and hi fibre nuts with micronised linseed and ad lib hay.
I've put him onto alpha a oil and speedibeet along with a larger dose of salt and equimins vit e oil (only started that today). I have some copra to try but I actually wanted to wait until he is back in work before I actually feed him much more. If he's just out in the field during the day, I can't see he needs extra calories but correct me if I'm wrong. I have also ordered some magnesium from progressive earth so will add some of that when it arrives. He's out for 10 hours a day on crap grazing, ad lib steamed hay at night - am happy to soak if needs be but thought we'd see how we get on with the hard food tweaked first. As suggested by Ffion Winnie, I've removed the linseed just in case. I thought if I got everything else right and he felt good, I could see if he reacts by trying it again.
For a good doer which he is, I can try Al-car or see how he is on added oil. Which oil is best and do they have to have it even if not doing any work? Can I turn him away for a holiday once the hunting season stops? I want to take his shoes off for the benefit of his feet. I am happy to hand walk him every day but does he have to be ridden if he is having a holiday?
I'm sure I have loads of other questions but if anyone can shed further light on what I should or shouldn't be doing, I would be grateful!!