> Hi,
>
> My name is Faye and I live in South Africa. I work with a 15y.o. TB mare.
> Lately she has been having some thick bloody mucus out her nose. I have
> taken her temp, checked her pulse and breathing all seems normal. I took
> her
> for a very quiet hack this morning and only clear mucus came out. Please
> can you help me. I am so worried about African Horse Sickness as there
> has
> been plenty in the area but she shows no signs of this. She seems
> perfectly
> healthy besides the morning mucus. Again, your help would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Kind regards,
> Faye

Hi, Faye,

This sounds like a problem with your horse's gutteral pouch - possibly a fungal infection or an ulcer.
It really needs a proper investigation by a veterinary surgeon putting an endoscope up the affected nostril and having a look.

If you are anywhere near Ondoorsteport or MEDUNSA, you may be able to be referred there for investigation.

The first step is to see your usual vet.

Walter
PS Where in RSA are you?