lisab
Well-Known Member
I've just read the post about a horse turning violent and aggressive and a lot of people suggested ulcers.
I've had mine for 9 years and he's always been sharp and wilful but he turned into a dangerous, unrideable maniac over the last few weeks.
I had the vet, he had a full check over and blood tests. Eyes and head and back all fine. Bloods almost perfect.
Teeth checked and fine.
It started with spinning. Then spinning and rearing. Then spinning and rearing and jumping in front of cars.
He also gnashed at his lead rope and at the tying up string. And was basically extremely rude and obnoxious.
I didn't ride him for a week and changed him from green horsehage to blue. From competition mix to Calm and Condition. And put him on Magic.
His behaviour is a lot better but he's still being stupid on the road, spinning at things like thistles round the farm and bucking and shooting sideways when I give him a canter.
Something from the other post made me think - he has also always been girthy and doesn't like you messing with his rugs.
Does this sound like ulcers or is he just being a monkey? He has got like this in the past when I haven't jumped him for a bit and I haven't been to a show for a month.
Oh - he can't have hay, any sort of hay, soaked or steamed or anything. COPD. Has to be horsehage.
Any ideas re ulcers?
Thanks.
I've had mine for 9 years and he's always been sharp and wilful but he turned into a dangerous, unrideable maniac over the last few weeks.
I had the vet, he had a full check over and blood tests. Eyes and head and back all fine. Bloods almost perfect.
Teeth checked and fine.
It started with spinning. Then spinning and rearing. Then spinning and rearing and jumping in front of cars.
He also gnashed at his lead rope and at the tying up string. And was basically extremely rude and obnoxious.
I didn't ride him for a week and changed him from green horsehage to blue. From competition mix to Calm and Condition. And put him on Magic.
His behaviour is a lot better but he's still being stupid on the road, spinning at things like thistles round the farm and bucking and shooting sideways when I give him a canter.
Something from the other post made me think - he has also always been girthy and doesn't like you messing with his rugs.
Does this sound like ulcers or is he just being a monkey? He has got like this in the past when I haven't jumped him for a bit and I haven't been to a show for a month.
Oh - he can't have hay, any sort of hay, soaked or steamed or anything. COPD. Has to be horsehage.
Any ideas re ulcers?
Thanks.