Really worried :(

[horserider198]

Hi there,

I'm really worried about my horse she's a 19 year old cob, she had colic surgery last year and was brought back into work this spring. Recently she just hasn't been quite right, she's really funny about me touching her back legs. She used to gallop across the field to see me (even after surgery) but now she just walks. I can hardly get her to move when riding, and she's stamps her back legs all the time but only when being ridden. When mounting she constantly puts her head down, she just doesn't seem right. The vet will be being called but would like some suggestions, is it back pain?

 

[Meowy Catkin]

It's so hard to tell exactly what's going on from your description, but I definitely agree that something is wrong. You are right to call the Vet and I hope they find something that isn't serious and is easy to fix.

Please let us know if she's OK.

 

[mega spoilt ponies]

I would google for more info on gastric ulcers/hind gut problems as a starter to seeif other symptoms fit

 

[glenruby]

have you ever treated her for mites?

 

[horserider198]

have you ever treated her for mites?

Thankyou everyone, yeah I have she gets the every year, doesn't usually affect her this much if that's the problem!