Scoping for Ulcers

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barneyhunter

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Hi

My horse is going to the vets on Friday
to be scoped as we think he might have ulcers. Could anyone tell me how soon he can eat afterwards and would he be ok to be exercised the next day - or will he feel very uncomfortable/in pain? He is just a bit of a nutter in the field if he isnt ridden at least every other day and as I cant ride him before going to the vets (well 12 hrs of no food and a 6am start I think would be rather cruel) so i dont want to get him home and then him injure himself - he is TB so jumps at a chance to charge around field.

Thank you
 
One of my girls was scoped a few weeks ago. It didn't go as smoothly as it could have done (nobody's fault, she's huge and there almost wasn't enough scope to reach the end of her foregut) and she ended up having a big nosebleed. Once it stopped and the sedation had worn off, she was allowed to eat immediately and she was back to normal and back in work the next day. I took her gently for a couple of days just in case, but she was fine and chirpy from the moment we unloaded back home.
 
My boy had ulcers at the beginning of this year. He's been scoped a few times and was allowed to eat once the sedation wore off. Vet even said to turn him straight out- although I'm a bit or a worrier so kept him in for a few hours with a haynet first! Vet also said I could ride him the next day and just to treat him normally.

In terms of energy, my boy was a very stready cob before treatment and has now turned into a bit of a nutter at times! Seems like a different horse. I'm not the most confident rider either, so it's a bit of a learning curve for me. I'm glad he's feeling better though.

Hope it all goes well with your horse.
 
Fiona - thank you

Much as I want him better, Im hoping the energy levels remain the same- otherwise I will be investing in some serious calming suppliments!!

I guess I will know on Friday, will try to enjoy the next couple of days riding in preparation for a few airbourne moments next week.:eek:
 
I was told to give hay immediately after he was scoped both times and I rode the next day. My tb has actually calmed down since he was treated. He used to get worked up easily amd would randomly lose it, but he is like a different horse now.
 
Most horses are generally known to be calmer after ulcers being treated.
I was quoted about £150 I think last year for a scoping. Its the treating that's the expensive part!
 
poiuytrewq said:
Most horses are generally known to be calmer after ulcers being treated.
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I think it depends on how the horse naturally responds to pain. Those who go stoical / stuffy and hold themselves against it can often get more lively, free and forward once the pain is removed, others who are more dramatic and reactive about pain would tend to become calmer once they're treated.
 
philamena said:
I think it depends on how the horse naturally responds to pain. Those who go stoical / stuffy and hold themselves against it can often get more lively, free and forward once the pain is removed, others who are more dramatic and reactive about pain would tend to become calmer once they're treated.
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Makes perfect sense yes.
 
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