Suspected idiopathic vestibular syndrome in the horse: Eight cases (2014–2021)

A descriptive case series of the presentation, diagnosis, treatment and outcome eight horses presenting to a UK equine veterinary hospital with suspected idiopathic peripheral vestibular syndrome over 7-year period (2014–2021). Idiopathic in horse causes unilateral clinical signs including; ataxia, nystagmus, strabismus head tilt. Diagnosis is aided by neurological examination, endoscopy upper airway cross-sectional imaging (i.e. magnetic resonance computed tomography). This indicates that this condition can make full recovery return ridden exercise. Treatment anti-inflammatory medication did not appear influence outcome.