EJL0911
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Hi all. Recently had a spot of bother with my 7 year old ISH mare. Back in April she had a particularly horrendous season lasting 4-5 weeks (got ‘stuck’ and became inflamed). During that time, every time I rode and I put my leg against her side, she would head shake, tail swish and usually buck (even in walk). So we called vet out when it became apparent that it wasn’t a one off (3 light rides and did it each time) she was happy to move forward ish, but just didn’t like her sides being touched. Anyway, he was very fixated on it being KS but then x rays were lovely. Then got second opinion where senior vet put her on regumate. Obviously after first vet visit she was out of work and began rearing in hand, showing signs of significant pain when painkillers wore off. Now on regumate she’s a very happy, chilled girl again. So fast forward 3 months to now, and I get back on. She feels AMAZING!! Eager for me to get on,lovely and forward into the contact, no sign of anything untoward..until I put my leg on. She was 60% better, But we still had tail swishing and a small head toss. We also noticed she was more girthy, she’s always been slightly girthy, and doesn’t like her sides being touched the first couple of times when you groom/rug her, and sometimes looks a bit tucked up. Last year she did show signs of mild colic when in season- looking at flanks, pawing, etc. She’s lovely on the ground and we’ve been doing lots of groundwork. My question is- is it worth scoping? Is scoping as bad as people say? My heart horse passed of colic last year so I’m extra nervy- which is what lead me to her. Has anyone had anything similar? This mare is so perfect for me, and I absolutely adore her ?
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