I wonder whatever happened in this case.....

I have never heard the term "girthyness" before now, and by reference, I assume it means nasty or unpleasant behavior.

I just wonder if this "girthyness" was because the gelding was experiencing pain from being handled or ridden, or if it was because of a real change in the horse's attitude?

I couldn't help but recall many people with Lyme - mostly men - who experience something called "Lyme Rage". They say it is an uncontrollable anger that is as frightening to the Lyme sufferer as it is to their family.

Perhaps in the horse world, this Lyme Rage is more of a prevailing or indicative symptom than the rheumatic or neurologic symptoms we hear more about in human or dog cases.

Tracy