Thistle
Well-Known Member
As you will know if you read my Hambleden post I am considering Regumate for F.
She has been dreadful in her first 3 seasons this year, constantly standing near the fence, squealing and flirting with other horses. She struck through the fence and injured herself superficially 3 weeks ago.
On Sun she started squealing in the lorry like she does when she is in season. However she was fine and pleasant for the rest of the day, in hand.
However when B tried to warm her up for dressage she went really hollow if B tred to use her seat and tried to run off with her head totally inverted (no martingale as dressage) - this is a mare who has scored low 30's in her last 3 outings) If B used her reins then F just had a paddy and tried to go up (only has a nathe bit) the only way she could stop was with voice.
After 5 or 6 outbursts like this and the test time approaching we had to withdraw her.
She was also being nappy which she isn't usually.
Now on Sun it was just over 3 weeks since last in season so I guessed that she may be ovulating so hence the pain. (She sometimes seems to get severe back pain whilst in season - have her back checked every 8 weeks and it is perfect last checked 2 weeks ago)
Would you say she is a candidate for Regumate?
Do I need a vet visit or can I chat over the phone and pick some up from the surgery - quicker option if I can as they are v busy foaling and a day behind due to mayday. I am a long time client but 3 of the 4 vets have changed lately and they don't know me.
It's something I have been considering for a while, she is a quirky being at the best of times but I really feel her seasons cause her pain.
After her behaviour on Sun I was expecting full blown season by now, but nothing - she is normally regular.
Her routine did change 2 weeks ago from out by day to night though.
Ideas?
She has been dreadful in her first 3 seasons this year, constantly standing near the fence, squealing and flirting with other horses. She struck through the fence and injured herself superficially 3 weeks ago.
On Sun she started squealing in the lorry like she does when she is in season. However she was fine and pleasant for the rest of the day, in hand.
However when B tried to warm her up for dressage she went really hollow if B tred to use her seat and tried to run off with her head totally inverted (no martingale as dressage) - this is a mare who has scored low 30's in her last 3 outings) If B used her reins then F just had a paddy and tried to go up (only has a nathe bit) the only way she could stop was with voice.
After 5 or 6 outbursts like this and the test time approaching we had to withdraw her.
She was also being nappy which she isn't usually.
Now on Sun it was just over 3 weeks since last in season so I guessed that she may be ovulating so hence the pain. (She sometimes seems to get severe back pain whilst in season - have her back checked every 8 weeks and it is perfect last checked 2 weeks ago)
Would you say she is a candidate for Regumate?
Do I need a vet visit or can I chat over the phone and pick some up from the surgery - quicker option if I can as they are v busy foaling and a day behind due to mayday. I am a long time client but 3 of the 4 vets have changed lately and they don't know me.
It's something I have been considering for a while, she is a quirky being at the best of times but I really feel her seasons cause her pain.
After her behaviour on Sun I was expecting full blown season by now, but nothing - she is normally regular.
Her routine did change 2 weeks ago from out by day to night though.
Ideas?