First, I am not an MD. Nik's suggestion of
low blood sugar is perceptive and other possibilities are that your electrolytes
may be out of balance or that you may be dehydrated. You can do a
skin-tent test on the back of your hand to check for dehydration. Low
electrolytes or dehydration can lead to confusion. It may be worthwhile to
consider some of the electrolyte supplements used by ultrarunners. In some
situations, I have used a small dose of electrolyte paste intended for my horse
(Frank and I can share although I have yet to master the flehmen!).
The suggestions point to the need to adequately eat
and drink so that you can take care of your horse and the nutrition
possibilities are far easier to remedy than some of the other
concerns.
