Snowfall Equine Veterinary Services

Today was the first day that the gastroscope was back in action after taking the freezing winter off, and we had some significant findings!

The first case is a teenaged gaited pony mare who has been showing signs of flighty and nervous behavior, bolting under saddle, discomfort while being tacked up, and teeth grinding (bruxism) while standing on the cross ties. She is managed in a herd of similar horses with 24/7 access to turnout and forage. Gastroscopy confirmed the presence of classic squamous ulcers.

The second case, a young Mustang mare, has recently been displaying signs of agitation and adverse behavior under saddle, such as bucking. This mare has had a stressful early life with several significant medical experiences. She was potentially experiencing chronic pain for several months from an undiagnosed tooth fracture while in mustang holding. Her gastroscopy showed some glandular ulceration around the pyloric outflow.

Gastric ulcers were strongly suspected in both of these cases by their owners/trainers.

Photos are shared with owners permission.

For those of you going to Stress Fest this weekend- there was an email sent out with some information for the event. Let me know if you didn't get it!

UPDATE: Registration has been closed due to capacity! If you still want to come but didn't register please reach out to me directly.

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