Recent content by Carkst

Think it was right choice to have scan despite results not being good. Problems in 3 areas. Looking at 3 months box rest and controlled exercise, 2 separate major surgeries and subsequent rehabilitation with an outcome of a light hacking horse only. Totally gutted and don't feel can put horse...

Thanks for all your replies. In response to Porkchop, he has had his back blocked too. There was a marginal difference when ridden but not as much as vet would have expected. It's difficult because it's not always an obvious lameness. Just don't want to put him through unnecessary surgery but...

Horse, an 11 year old ISH, has been lame coming up 16 weeks. Not hopping lame and at times very mild. Mainly seems right hind but on occasion left hind affected instead. Had physio, saddle fitter and vet. 2 lameness work ups and nerve blocks. Initially vet suspected hocks X-rays normal...

Apologies in advance for naive question but I am still new to all this horsey stuff. Horse was at vets yesterday for hind leg lameness investigations. No definitive answers as vet said lameness would vary during assessment and at times he barely looked lame at all. Horse was quite guarded on...

Thanks for your reply. I appreciate it could be many things but my gut instinct is something arthritis related. It will be his first visit to vet and although he is no bother for those he knows I'm quite anxious with how he will be while there. I have made situation worse by reading...

Owned a lovely horse for over a year. No problems until recently when slight lameness noted in right hind leg. Everything checked. No swelling or heat, no obvious injury or problem in stable/field. Horse seemed fine in himself. Physio came out twice and noted reaction in hamstring but...

I live in this area and there are lots of yards available in bedlington, Blyth, Morpeth and surrounding areas. It just depends what you/want need such as arenas DIY or part/full livery etc. Hacking is available direct from some yards and some are close to beaches. There are no yards in...

Can anyone recommend a company/individual who can refit a flooring for 7.5t horsebox please.

I hope I haven't stepped on anyone's toes but my husband viewed this truck yesterday and loved it. He paid deposit and we are collecting on Friday. So excited to see it. It takes a lot to impress my husband but he was blown away with how well it has been looked after. Looking forward to...

y daughters journey with horses started with a Groupon voucher for 2 lessons. Like your daughter mine was animal mad and loved horses. She started volunteering at a local riding centre and learnt so much.and as a bonus she got a discounted lesson. After about 18 months we found a loan pony. He...

Have started to look at trailers and know I need an Ifor 510/511 to carry my daughters 16.3hh 550kg horse. Just wondering what equivalent would be in other makes of trailer i.e. Rice/Requisite/Bateson etc. Thanks in advance

Is it possible to obtain a copy of your dog's veterinary notes? I would assume there would be a charge but just wondering if anyone had requested notes successfully.

Does anyone have a rough idea how much an MRI scan costs for a dog and whether insurance companies usually allow claims for this procedure? My dog has shown to have 'mottled' appearance to her liver and free fluid around kidneys. I need to decide whether to go down MRI route and/or biopsy but...

Thank you. will try both of your suggestions.

When I first purchased my horse he was underweight and needed muscle. He has put both on well and was looking healthy. After few weeks of good grazing he was going the other way and becoming overweight. He would often come in looking bloated. I bought a grazing muzzle but find he hardly...