Recent content by Djcrista

i would walk away if this wasn't such a top class foal. Full brother is graded stallion. The progeny are proven. I may well wait and see what happens at 6 months. If still a problem then will leave well alone

The foal i want to purchase was vetted at 2 months. he has a systolic 3/5 murmur. The vet isn't unduly concerned at this stage and thinks it may clear up over time (??) and to wait and re look at heart when at 6 months. Also suggested a heart scan if it hadn't cleared up. Has anyone else had...

The vet has advised as not fit for purpose and has advised removal of the fragment before any work started with the horse. I am wanting to buy a horse with clean Xrays. I know that even with Clean Xrays things can develop and cause problems down the line. I would not wish to purchase a 2 year...

The Xrays of this 2 year old state the following. I'd really appreciate another vet opinion on the interpretation of these. This horse was destined for top class (advanced and beyond) dressage. 1. some low level evidence of osteochondrosis dessecans of the distal intermediate ridges of both...

yup we do need to know those breeding lines!! No, its not a safe bet buying from Uk breeder BUT I really want to lessen the risk knowing that the mare is state premium/elite etc and has produced proven progeny. When you buy abroad more often than not you are shown horses that have been randomly...

I'm trying really hard not to stress over it but had to go off work last week with stress and in tears because of the situation. The original Xrays done were said to be excellent quality by my vet so no issue with good visibility of Xrays. Breeder has offered me the pick of foals just born ( I...

Yup, exactly that. I have always bought from abroad before hence why i went looking in the Uk for State premium mare lines and breeders who have had many many years of breeding these horses. I was trying to be soo careful with my next purchase to try to get it as 'right' as I possibly could...

Another fine horsey mess i find myself in. When will i ever learn about horses....I should have given up years ago yet i battle on in the vain hope that one day i might find my superstar that stays sound beyond the age of 6

No i bought from UK. Breeder vet was UK and she also sent Xrays to another vet who is based in uk but is Dutch. Yes i was told that the Xrays were good by breeders english vet. No mention of Fragments. He has not confirmed to date the exisitence of non existence of the fragments. THe Xrays...

I have gone down the route of the Xrays being the wrong ones but they are indeed correct. My vet practice is well repected in the UK also and my vet had his senior partner look at Xrays and he came to the same conclusion. The Xrays were taken, according to breeder, because she wanted to ensure...

I haven't seen the Xrays yet but from all accounts they are not 'chips' as such but multiple fragments ( are these one and the same tho?). My vet did say that they were OCD fragments. I am just wondering if I can take the case up with the vet who advised me and who also did the vetting. I am...

If I had known about these fragments and was properly advised on the Xrays by her vet i would never have bought the horse. I have already had one youngster go through surgery for OCD of the stifle and i cannot face the thought of having bought another with problems. I know horses are a gamble...

This 2 year old intended for top level dressage passed its 5 stage vetting. The breeder had already had 38 Xrays done and i was told by breeder and breeders vet that the Xrays were 'good' with no problems. The Xrays were sent to my vet who for one reason and another didn't look at them for 2...

thats a great outcome Cleo! You must be thrilled! I have started 15 mins worth of trot and canter in the school now. He feels lovely and soft and no sign of backing off like he did previously. Its looking ok so far. Lets hope things continue well.....

There is a posting i have put up on here earlier this week on KS ...My horse had his op done by Sven kold at the willesley in june. I have now been hacking out for 3 weeks. All so far is fine. its been a long hard road. I didnt have a horse walker and long reined him for 6 weeks in hand up to...