IHeartCows":j2mxpmti said:
If she's hurting. Get bute. Asprin will cost more in the long run.
It's not that expensive and you can give up to 1g a day [only as needed] without adverse affects.
If you think she's foundered you may want to get x-rays to determine if there is any rotation.
I know you're sick of vet bills but unfortunately it comes with the territory. I have a $1800 bill just getting my mare bred.
The x-rays can help a farrier determine what angles she'll be most comfortable at. If you find a good barefoot trimmer they may be able to correct it without shoes.
After you get her figured out maintaining her should be pretty easy.
You have alot more patience than I have with this post.
Utah,
A: if you know what you are doing the vaccs will not cause the foal to abort.
B: why are you riding a pregnant mare on a hard ride, either breed her and take care of her or ride her and enjoy her. Not saying you can't ride a pregnant mare, just not hard, very light stuff.
C: If you don't want to spend money on vet bills, you have got the wrong kind of animal... buy a recliner.
D: Don't breed a horse just because you have a mare, there is enough horses on the ground. If you want to breed, breed for quaility... and that may take $1800 in vet bills to do. I too paid $1950 to breed my mare this year, and I was lucky enough to have her take on the first try.
If I sound harse it's because I have a problem with someone owning a horse but not willing to pay to take care of it. How many baby asprin for a 1000 lb horse? It's time to buy a book or do some serious research on line. Don't run away from these boards, good place to learn, but start a Vet fund and realize that is part of the game. And by the way Bute comes from a vet, you'll need a prescription. As the above quote said, 1 gram a day
as needed, meaning if you give it for too many days (5 or 6) it could cause problems, it can be hard on the stomach.
Okay I'll put my wagging finger away.
Alan