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[RC] Equine Nosebleed - Maryanne Stroud GabbaniLast night my neighbour was up all night with his wife's horse, a retired French Trotter, who is at least 15 years old. The horse, Cisbeo, is a fit, well-cared for and well rounded gelding. He does some trail riding, works dressage, and does small jumps. He isn't working very hard these days since his owner is in France for a month doing exams. Last night about 11:30 his nose started bleeding and didn't stop bleeding until morning. Morad gave him a shot of Vitamin K (horse sized) which didn't really make much difference. The bleeding wasn't life threatening, but Morad is worried about the possible cause of the bleeding. He's noticed that it's more likely to happen when he is in the box and the weather is hot. Working isn't a factor. The obvious thing is to leave Cisbeo outside as much as possible, but that still doesn't answer the question. Are there any tests, blood or otherwise, that we could do that might help tell us what is going on? Any suggestins gratefully received.BTW, his vet is currently in the US for the next month studying sugical techniques and there really isn't another decent one around. So calling the vet is out. Maryanne Cairo, Egypt ============================================================ The whole ride experience can be very hard, and at times you question why you put yourself through such abuse. But then you remember all those moments when you pop up over a hill and are suddenly surrounded by the most stunning views. It's just you and your horse and for a moment time stops and you can hear the angels sing. Therein lies the addiction, at least for me. ~ Leslie Beyers ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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