Ask the Vet - Depression in horses, swayback, identifying pain & more! - April 2019

[@ivrysixkiller2756]

My mustang was depressed when I first got her. It took her 4 months for her to actually start to feel better. She wasn't intrested in hanging out with the horses, she would stay still and not do much, she didn't eat very well. We moved her to a bigger new pasture with horses that she got along with. I worked with her a lot and focused on bonding with her. Shes in a pasture 24/7 with other horses and I wouldn't imagine isolating her to a stall. She would have gotten worse. Just because a horse can see another horse doesn't mean they will be socially fulfilled. Just because you see a person across the room doesn't you are social. It takes interaction to fulfill that need. I personally don't like stalling horses unless they get hurt and need to be on stall rest. (Vet recommended of course). Giving your horse stimulation and a good friend (horsey friend) will help prevent a depression mentality.

[@JaneDoe-ub1gi]

I love the fact that there isn’t like ten people saying first

[@Pathologymadesimple]

Awesome video doc👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 Equine medicine is very different

[@stacyhoover828]

My horse lost his sheep friend. I think he is depressed but can’t afford a second horse. How can I help him? Is it ok for a horse to live alone. Please help….

[@jimhiske7492]

Can u get a goat or another sheep? My mare went thru the same thing before I got her and she has terrible anxiety issues that I am still trying to get thru . I hope you figure smt out

[@Jack0Lantern0531]

Im watching a video about horse depression, even though I do not own a horse, or will probably ever own one.

[@bellas_breyers6529]

First! I love it so much!!

[@sarahnystrom8517]

Fifth!

[@rubyequestrianofficial1219]

third:)

[@cayliewood1285]

Second comment

[@luupine]

6th comment!! :D