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I was going to wait, but updating this now for my own mental health and because I think if anyone else googles horse hiccups this might...

He stayed clear as his reaction was to violently bronc his rider off. No that cant have been an easy decision at all & we have found...

Just to add they're caused by papillomas virus spread by flies maybe linked to cattle. Ours also had groin sarcoids so I would be...

I know you say you cant afford another field ornament but.... after 2 years of treatment of horse with glandular ulcers we turned him...

That's lovely to hear - yes will check out her qualifications - feel better already following another sleepless night about her!

Went to visit the local yard/lady & its a no go as just didnt sit right at all. We did some practice loading at the weekend which went...

when we bought our 2year old he came with ear plaques - I believe there's a link with cattle causing them & he came from a dairy farm...

That sounds like a sensible approach! Hope it all goes well - keep us updated!

Thankyou everybody its helped me have a rethink & loose some more sleep! But Im off to visit a local lady that does freelance too with a...

So sorry for your loss its heartbreaking isnt it. Sounds like you need a break from it all & if you have an offer of loaning him for a...

Well tbh the main reason I commented is because our "minor" stifle issues caused a lot of stress. Just because it shouldn't be painful...

I havent sat on her only leant over her & Im 60 so no wont be riding her. Its so hard to know whats best to do as I feel damned if I do...

Hmmm tricky isnt it! I think youre right about the lesser of two evils but carrying on inconsistently at home is almost impossible...

At the time the Vets did a work up & xrayd stiffles as she has slight sticky stifle - all clear. Before she went away we were leaning...

Thank you. I'll have a look at doing that too!