New horse, possibly with copd

[CanteringCarrot]

@kande04

I started soaking his hay and it’s working. The last few times he was ridden he coughed a couple of times when we first started, but then was able to go on and trot without coughing, so I’m hopeful.

I’m trying to make just one change at a time so I know what’s likely working and what likely isn’t.

If at some point he needs meds I’ll look into some kind of a nebulizer, because the last thing I want to do is founder him.

That’s good! And it is a good approach to try one thing at a time. Soaking hay really makes a difference for my guy and usually negates the need for meds.

I like my Flexineb because it is easily portable, doesn’t require an outlet, the horse can be walked with it on, etc. They usually have a 10% off sale a few times a year (at/around certain holidays). So if you ever want one, you can try to save a bit. They’re expensive, but worth it, IMO.