A day of two halves.

Today started off well with Anky in the school, she seemed perkier this morning. Then I took Remy out, led him up through the field and into the school. The first time in there and he was a little surprised, had a good look at the pallet lying at the entrance that we use for levelling the school and then just walked in. He was a star, a little excited and distracted but then focussed on me and we had a walk around on a loose line, did a few halts and changes of direction. Then back down the field all very relaxed and calm. Great.

This afternoon, the masseuse was due so went to get them in and Anky was showing signs of Colic, stretching, pawing lying down, just very restless. She wasn't sweating and her temperature was normal. I brought her in and she lied down, obviously very tired. Her breathing was slightly fast, but her heart rate was normal. After lying down for about 15 minutes she got up and started eating.
Her droppings were soft and I found some intestinal lining in there. ( I know, YUK)

The vet seems to think that she has an intestinal infection which we will treat with a five day course of antibiotics, and it is highly possible that she has ulcers.
I find this hard, because she has always been well wormed, is on a high fibre diet, good grass and hay and has almost 24/7 turnout. She has never been in hard work and although the vet says it has nothing to do with my management I feel responsible.

Anyway if it is ulcers, we can treat it.

So, a day of two halves. Remy makes me really happy, Anky gives me great cause for concern.