My 16 year old gelding has been having this issue for the past year and a half or so. He dribbles liquid down his hind legs, bad enough that it requires a daily butt bath. I’ve tried different probiotics, gut health supplements, and he is currently on Digest More - none have made any difference. My vet pretty much blew off the issue and just said sometimes it’s common in older horses.
His manure is loosely formed, not cow patty-like, but also not formed into solid balls. He has runny liquid accompany his manure, and also when he has gas you can expect a large dribble of liquid.
He hates being groomed, especially around his belly and flanks and will make evil faces and threaten to kick. He’s been scoped for ulcers and was all clear, but what about hind gut ulcers? Could this point to something going on in his hindgut?
He gets regular FECs and is wormed accordingly. His diet and turnout regimen is consistant. He is a REALLY good drinker - so maybe that is all that it is?
Any ideas?