My friend has an old gelding who has suddenley started to lie out flat in the field. (since Monday) He is prone to colic, but has none of his usual symptoms. He is grazing OK. Friend said that she doesn't think he is resting his old legs because of the sudden onset, plus the vet said that he wouldn't necessarily lie flat out if he was resting his legs. freind said that she rode him out last Sunday and he was fine, but the next morning he wasn't right, just not his usual self, and it has been since then. Not lame. Vet did internal and said slightly constipated and so now he is on warmed bran with oil. She said he never lies down usually.
Wondered if anyone had any ideas. My poor friend is worried sick, she has had George for years and years, they have a close relationship ( I know that sounds daft but they do) and I said I would put it to the wise MN ers for her.
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Horse lying down - flat out - any ideas what might be wrong ?
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OnEdge · 08/11/2010 05:38
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