Recent content by GallopingGirl

Thanks all, I’ve now established that there was a nail in wrong place and horse is lame as a result of this. Vetting has been rearranged in 10 days time and will see if she is sound. Planning to get a video of her being trotted on hard ground before vetting so not wasting time if she’s clearly...

Thank you. I find it all very strange and think will wait until I’ve had chance to speak to vet before making any decision. I feel if we walk away then we’ll lose our deposit and more importantly have a very heartbroken daughter as it’s taken nearly 3 months to find a suitable pony.

Yes, she’s local but not sure there is anywhere to lunge on hard surface. Could trot up though and considering asking for trot up to be videoed and can send to vet beforehand. I’m wondering too if she doesn’t really want to sell 😟

Thanks Tallyho!, I’m just concerned that if shoes have just been removed she could be foot sore and vetting will be a waste of time and money. I would have thought she would have had a better chance of a successful vetting if she remained shod? Can’t understand why shoes removed as vet asked to...

We viewed a horse a week ago and agreed to purchase subject to 5 stage vetting. Paid a £250 deposit. Seller said that they usually remove shoes (only shod on front) for winter however vet asked if shoes could be kept on for vetting. Plan was that farrier would visit on Tuesday and vetting would...