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My 7-year-old horse is kept in an open-type stable. After his breakfast, I let him out to the running field. He is there alone from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Now that winter has gone and the days are longer. I'm worried because he has an unusual habit of lying down in the middle of the afternoon. He lies there for about half an hour and then gets up. Sometimes he sleeps for a couple of minutes, sometimes not. Is this normal? Also, I started giving him Wisolan from Wisoform because he had a running nose for quite some time. It is as recommended. Do you know if it will help a running nose?
Last Updated: January 06, 2009
If your horse is otherwise normal, it is not unusual for a horse to lie down in the pasture if the weather is good and he is very comfortable with his surroundings.
As for the Wisolan, I'm not familiar with this herbal product and could not find any scientific data on the product. The only information that was available was anecdotal evidence on the ability of this product to help in respiratory conditions. If the condition persists or if your horse has a worsening of his clinical signs, I would recommend that you have him examined by an equine veterinarian.
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