Troggy
Well-Known Member
Hi
I am after some advice for my horse
He was diagnosed with grade 3 ulcers on 14th Feb and started a months course of Gastro Gard on the 15th. His symptoms before the treatment started where:
General stressy behaviour (In stable/yard, not ridden)
Loose droppings
Colic, getting more frequent
Touchy to touch/groom on sides
Severe tension in neck
Grabbing/chewing wood
Since then his droppings have improved dramatically, touch wood he hasnt had colic, his neck is better but he is still very touchy on his sides, in fact was worse yesterday. How long would you expect to wait before you started to notice a difference? Could this be an association type pain?
Vets advice was to keep riding and can use this to gauge progress as the last time I rode him before I got him scoped he was very nappy and colicked. He has been ok to ride, this weekend however he was very tense on the Saturday, felt like constantly running from something, and yesterday he felt hunched to start with and reluctant but then really relaxed etc. Yesterday I gave him a scoop of chaff before I rode which may have helped. He always has a haynet when I tack up
The vet and I believe the ulcers have been caused by stress (And possibly from being very thin before I got him a year ago), as by nature thats the type of horse he is and we are trying to find a calmer that suits him. Any suggestions for this also welcome, he needs something for anxiety etc rather than ridden issues, he isnt a buzzy horse to ride at all. He also holds his weight so doesnt stress weight off. He has been on Equine America So Kalm Plus for a week. Prior to that I had him on a Chamomile/Vervain/Valerian herbal mix but wasnt sure if it was enough however the EA one hasnt seemed to made any difference so may try pure valerian next. The vet mentioned one with milk protein (I think!) but it's very expensive, any cheaper versions?
Management wise turnout has been restricted which wont help, he has been out for the afternoons on Mon/Wed/Fri and then in the rest of the time and ridden but only for 15 minutes or so during week due to light (No school). The fields are drying out so he has gone out all day today to see if he relaxes. When he is in he is on ad lib hay, I soak what I can, and Equi blocks (both high fibre and alfalfa)
Any other help/advise for neurotic horses appreciated!
I am after some advice for my horse
He was diagnosed with grade 3 ulcers on 14th Feb and started a months course of Gastro Gard on the 15th. His symptoms before the treatment started where:
General stressy behaviour (In stable/yard, not ridden)
Loose droppings
Colic, getting more frequent
Touchy to touch/groom on sides
Severe tension in neck
Grabbing/chewing wood
Since then his droppings have improved dramatically, touch wood he hasnt had colic, his neck is better but he is still very touchy on his sides, in fact was worse yesterday. How long would you expect to wait before you started to notice a difference? Could this be an association type pain?
Vets advice was to keep riding and can use this to gauge progress as the last time I rode him before I got him scoped he was very nappy and colicked. He has been ok to ride, this weekend however he was very tense on the Saturday, felt like constantly running from something, and yesterday he felt hunched to start with and reluctant but then really relaxed etc. Yesterday I gave him a scoop of chaff before I rode which may have helped. He always has a haynet when I tack up
The vet and I believe the ulcers have been caused by stress (And possibly from being very thin before I got him a year ago), as by nature thats the type of horse he is and we are trying to find a calmer that suits him. Any suggestions for this also welcome, he needs something for anxiety etc rather than ridden issues, he isnt a buzzy horse to ride at all. He also holds his weight so doesnt stress weight off. He has been on Equine America So Kalm Plus for a week. Prior to that I had him on a Chamomile/Vervain/Valerian herbal mix but wasnt sure if it was enough however the EA one hasnt seemed to made any difference so may try pure valerian next. The vet mentioned one with milk protein (I think!) but it's very expensive, any cheaper versions?
Management wise turnout has been restricted which wont help, he has been out for the afternoons on Mon/Wed/Fri and then in the rest of the time and ridden but only for 15 minutes or so during week due to light (No school). The fields are drying out so he has gone out all day today to see if he relaxes. When he is in he is on ad lib hay, I soak what I can, and Equi blocks (both high fibre and alfalfa)
Any other help/advise for neurotic horses appreciated!