I have been to several vets and no one knows whats wrong with him, is there anyone out there that might know? 15 year old quarter horse gelding, when out riding sweats real heavy starts to wable and sometimes he collapses, he doesnt do this all the time and he is in shape, he has had blood test and many examanations, he is up to date on all shots, wormers and teeth, the otherday he was on the cross ties and he started to kick at his chest with his front leg and hickup,
So whats wrong with my horse?
2007-03-26 09:05:23 · 7 answers · asked by sarah j 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
HYPP maybe. What are his bloodlines? If he has Impressive bloodlines you may want to make sure he HYPP negative. This is usually stamped on his papers if he is registered. Check out AQHA.
http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/service/horse/hypp.html
2007-03-26 09:22:55 · answer #1 · answered by SuzyQ 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
kick at his front chest? have you done any heart monitoring? It sounds like he might have a weak heart to me. There are a few vet clinics in each state where you can do heart monitoring on a treadmill, among other tests.
Please do not do anything more than light riding- making your horse do a heavy workout when he obviously can not handle it (sweating heavy, wobbling, collapsing) is just cruel and unfair to the horse.
2007-03-26 16:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he sleep deprived? Its one test that does not show in the blood work. You tried several vets,tests, everything and he is in good shape.. you must be very worried!
Least cost observation is always the local University,they love problems with no easy answer. Will your vet give you a recommendation ?
Luck!
2007-03-27 16:24:25 · answer #3 · answered by Zair 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest trying a number of different vets until you get a solid answer-- search for the best in the country or close by.... A lot of colleges have outstanding veterinary services, like Michigan State in Michigan... They are one of the best places around and they have treated some serious illnesses. Make sure he is getting a scan, cardiograph etc... I suggest putting him on stall rest for awhile until then, riding isn't a very good option at this point, just take him for walks and graze him =) Please keep in mind he's probably in pain-- not to mention it's very dangerous for horse and rider to be collapsing in the arena.
2007-03-26 21:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah C- Equine Help 101 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If it were HYPP it would have shown itself before now. I would be concerned about his heart and electrolyte balance. Look for the best clinic in your area and take him there ASAP. This doesn't sound like something you can wait and see about. Good luck!
2007-03-26 20:17:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
there might be something wrong with his lungs or heart if he was kicking at his chest. there is diseases that no one knows are there until it gets VERY serious.
2007-03-26 16:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by page starshiine.™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do have him checked again, by a different vet, if necessary.
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2007-03-27 11:12:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋