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My 5 year old is going in for X-rays and ultrasound on friday for suspected kissing spines :( and I have now realised how little I know of kissing spines. Did you opt for surgery or injections? And what are the pros and cons of each? And what is your horse currently doing? Would love to hear...

Hmm I would say from your post you are not too sure of either. But it sounds like you prefer the ex racer. I got my new ex racer in august and he is just fantastic can be sharp but a heart of gold and so sweet always gives 110% my plan with him is too event but it is going to take time to let...

Following! Currently I am in the early stages my 5 year old is having x rays on a week :( This is after a lump appeared on his spine a week ago. That was the only sign but now upon reflection I can see the signs of a big weak immature horse, no topline, lacking impulsion,struggles with his...

I have never heard of a bursor before? Do the half trees build up pressure ? So they don't dissapear you have to work round them?

Really? What is a cyst and how are they caused and how do you treat them?

Hi all wanting your thoughts really, has anyone had anything similar? Is there anything I can be doing until vet comes out on wednesday which might help? My 5 year old ex racer had a big weekend last week he went hunting sat then jumping sunday. A lump appeared on his spine this week. He is...

Aw brill!! Thankyou for all the replys guys :) im going to be brave and take the 5 year old out . Any tips for me other than sit tight ? Haha

Do you ever.... go hunting without jumping?? I cannot decide whether to take the 5 year old out or my older boy on sat. The 5 year old has started jumping but I probably would not jump him out hunting until he has a little more education. He is sane, calm and confident and I think It could...

Wow! Didn't realise you could get lighting so cheap! Thankyou

Hahaha! Love it :P

2 tbs :):)

As in the title really, how do you all manage in winter time without lights in your arena, or without an arena? I now have a grass paddock with an arena marked out in it, first time ive had to cope without an arena with lights! (Ive been spoilt :) ) im finding it difficult to ride by the...

Haven't involved my vet yet. But am thinking that will be the next step tomorrow.

Hi all had my ex racer 6 weeks and no problems been schooling, started jumping lots of hacking out and he has been fantastic. Had monday-thursday off due to miserable weather and crazy working schedule whis week. I got on him tonight and he was not right :(:( he felt funny initially I thought...