Troggy
Well-Known Member
Hi,
My horse was diagnosed with grade 3/4 and 2/4 ulcers in February this year, which cleared up following 2 courses of GastroGard and he was put on a vet own brand supplement to try and keep them at bay, along with a calmer (Equine America Super So Kalm) as initially thought to be stress based.
Roll on to about 3 weeks ago and they're back, he's on another course of GG, however I need to find something that prevents them coming back
When they first occurred we assumed it was due to limited turn out due to flooded fields, however he is currently out 24/7. He is a natural worrier hence the calmer (although not fizzy to ride etc) and hasn't appeared to be overly stressed.
He was barefoot however due to becoming increasingly footy, he had shoes put back on about 2 weeks ago. One theory from vet is the pain from his feet being sore has caused him to worry/stress and they have returned
As well as starting the GG, he has also started Myoplast Pronutrin, however I am concerned about this as he is already a bit overweight and this is 20% sugar and designed to add condition
Can anyone suggest any supplements that will help prevent his ulcers returning again as next time it won't be on an insurance claim!
Also any tips on managing a fat ulcer prone horse as I seem to be in the minority!!
And another aside, he works well when he is happy, ie. at home, with company or jumping, but when he is out of his comfort zone ie. hacking alone (although normally 100% alone he doesn't relax as much as in company) he displays the symptoms he did before (napping, rearing, tension etc) up until 3 weeks ago he was hacking alone perfectly. Is this typical or am I looking at bad behaviour?! I have also had different opinions from vets regarding work, 2 have said keep in work, use his behaviour to gauge if the GG is working and to keep his weight down, 1 has said may be better to rest. I am inclined to keep him working, just avoid stressful situations, but again, just after opinions.
He did a 12m sponsored ride on Sunday with a field companion followed by towing me over some XC jumps, clearly happy and keen, yet yesterday had a pretty disastrous hack alone, napping/rearing and he tried to roll and ended up getting away from me! Jekyll and Hyde...
Thanks!
PS current diet is 1/2 scoop Dengie Healthy Hooves twice a day with his supplements and out 24/7 on fairly bare grazing with a haynet before ridden on vets advice
My horse was diagnosed with grade 3/4 and 2/4 ulcers in February this year, which cleared up following 2 courses of GastroGard and he was put on a vet own brand supplement to try and keep them at bay, along with a calmer (Equine America Super So Kalm) as initially thought to be stress based.
Roll on to about 3 weeks ago and they're back, he's on another course of GG, however I need to find something that prevents them coming back
When they first occurred we assumed it was due to limited turn out due to flooded fields, however he is currently out 24/7. He is a natural worrier hence the calmer (although not fizzy to ride etc) and hasn't appeared to be overly stressed.
He was barefoot however due to becoming increasingly footy, he had shoes put back on about 2 weeks ago. One theory from vet is the pain from his feet being sore has caused him to worry/stress and they have returned
As well as starting the GG, he has also started Myoplast Pronutrin, however I am concerned about this as he is already a bit overweight and this is 20% sugar and designed to add condition
Can anyone suggest any supplements that will help prevent his ulcers returning again as next time it won't be on an insurance claim!
Also any tips on managing a fat ulcer prone horse as I seem to be in the minority!!
And another aside, he works well when he is happy, ie. at home, with company or jumping, but when he is out of his comfort zone ie. hacking alone (although normally 100% alone he doesn't relax as much as in company) he displays the symptoms he did before (napping, rearing, tension etc) up until 3 weeks ago he was hacking alone perfectly. Is this typical or am I looking at bad behaviour?! I have also had different opinions from vets regarding work, 2 have said keep in work, use his behaviour to gauge if the GG is working and to keep his weight down, 1 has said may be better to rest. I am inclined to keep him working, just avoid stressful situations, but again, just after opinions.
He did a 12m sponsored ride on Sunday with a field companion followed by towing me over some XC jumps, clearly happy and keen, yet yesterday had a pretty disastrous hack alone, napping/rearing and he tried to roll and ended up getting away from me! Jekyll and Hyde...
Thanks!
PS current diet is 1/2 scoop Dengie Healthy Hooves twice a day with his supplements and out 24/7 on fairly bare grazing with a haynet before ridden on vets advice
Goldenstar I am sorry about your horse
