About two weeks ago Bonfire came down with a severe allergic reaction where his entire back half swelled almost three times its normal size. Currently, all swelling has subsided but there are a few lingering symptoms that have me baffled.
His personality is still 'off'. He's lethargic, sluggish and reluctant to do just about anything.
I tried riding him Saturday and after about 15 mins of nice slow easy work he suddenly started to get tense and began diving to the right. Im talking about an abrupt turn on the haunches 90 degree angle dive. I thought his hocks might still be bothering him so ended the session there.
I tried riding him again last night but he did that diving thing immediately. Even if we're tracking left and in a nice correct bend, he suddenly goes very hollow, gets tense, and dives to the right.
Any ideas?
His personality is still 'off'. He's lethargic, sluggish and reluctant to do just about anything.
I tried riding him Saturday and after about 15 mins of nice slow easy work he suddenly started to get tense and began diving to the right. Im talking about an abrupt turn on the haunches 90 degree angle dive. I thought his hocks might still be bothering him so ended the session there.
I tried riding him again last night but he did that diving thing immediately. Even if we're tracking left and in a nice correct bend, he suddenly goes very hollow, gets tense, and dives to the right.
Any ideas?