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Will ask about potassium bromide xx

Thank you for your reply. He's having an MRI scan next week. I will look into the info you have mentioned. Our vet is on the ball. Just hoped for someone who had perhaps had similar for some info. Xx

My doberman has epilepsy but also has an underactive thyroid. He is on thyforon for his thyroid but on barbiturates for his epilepsy. When he was poorly with the epilepsy, he didn't have any thyforon and didn't have any fits, but he was very doped and not himself. Now he is feeling better he is...

After 5 years, I have finally bitten the bullet and jumped my pony! Have done the odd cross pole previously but after rocking up to an 18" rustic, stopping for a good look, nose touching the pole, followed by a massive catleap, I was somewhat putoff! Have regained a bit of confidence, but would...

Thanks SadKen, thats interesting and good to know.

Was it an underactive thyroid? Sounds like it is a bit overactive now. As long as she is healthy, I wouldnt worry! Id be interested to see any other replies as my dog has underactive thyroid too.

If you reread my post, I never said she was unhandled. I said she 'might' be awkward to handle as she is unbroken at 6. I have spoken to the owner who tells me she is a delight to handle (although I will make my own mind up) and was just used as broodmare, left in the field. I really...

Just to add, bloodlines are perhaps not as 'fantastic' as I thought. Id just googled them and they looked good but as mentioned on here, I think its a case of can trace a lot of tbs back to good racing bloodlines.

Thanks for all the replies. Some very interesting points that I hadnt thought of. She has been used as a broodmare but I dont know if she has ever raced. Im going to do some detective work and trace back to the breeder. Although I was supposed to be saving up for a horsebox!! Doh!

I have the opportunity to purchase a fantastically bred horse at an absolute steal, but bearing in mind it might be awful to handle as unbroken age 6. I get the impression the horse is next to abandoned and would really benefit from some tlc. I have loads of exp. bringing on youngsters and have...

Thanks for the reply! He finished his antibiotics a week ago so not on any now, probably why its come back! Hes a doberman so very short haired.

Does anyone have any experience dealing with this? My dog started off with a lump on his head so after a trip to the vets it was cleared out but now it is leaking pus and getting bigger. Vet said to keep cleaning it out as if we have to take him back he will have to operate. Obviously I would...

Cheshire Horse website, wanted and available page. Congrats on the career change!

Ahhh thanks very much! Youre very welcome! It has been a pleasure as you are such a fabulous person! Cant wait to visit new yard! X

Thanks for the replies. His boundaries are mostly hawthorn hedge and I have searched all perimeter for hair but only found a couple of strands. Have plaited up and coated in cribstop so will assess the evidence in the morning. Really hope this will crack it! I certainly hope no one is snipping...