UPDATE on DEMONIC horse at this time of year...

[Spyda]

I phoned the vet on Monday morning and had a chat about the problem I was having with the filly. His opinion was to wait a couple of weeks to see how things progressed. He thought it was that 'first season of the year' problem.

Anyway, happy to report that she's reverted back to her normal pleasant and relaxed self. She's like another horse!

Seems it must be a 'season' issue. I'm going to keep a diary of her moods and tally it with her 'monthlies' to see if there's a pattern. I'm almost sure there is going to be. Funny though, that it's the Jan, Feb and March seasons that are so troublesome. Rest of the year there's hardly any change in her mood... Maybe I'll have to consider using Regumate on her for the first few months of each year if the problem carries on once she's back and ridden.

Thanks everyone for the replies on my previous post

 

[missyme10]

Good she's back to her normal self, one of my mares is murder when she's in season, especially when the spring grass comes through as well. I just leave her 2 it, can't get no where near her in the field, she's just takes the total p*ss and legs it, so I just say right, u let me know when ur ready, she usually spends a week out parading around like the village slapper lol x

 

[Izzwizz]

Glad to hear it Spyda, bet you feel relieved that it seems to be quite straightforward. Maybe Oestress could be good for her, works for my mare though shes not as young as yours but she is a bit tarty!!!

 

[devilwoman]

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Good she's back to her normal self, one of my mares is murder when she's in season, especially when the spring grass comes through as well. I just leave her 2 it, can't get no where near her in the field, she's just takes the total p*ss and legs it, so I just say right, u let me know when ur ready, she usually spends a week out parading around like the village slapper lol x

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that description made me laugh lol.

I had a pony similar to this - couldn't catch her for week or so every season.