Recent content by Geminismum

My mare was diagnosed with navicular disease and collateral ligament damage 15/16 months ago via MRI. She is barefoot. Through rehab over 6-8 months her landing changed from toe to heel first which made me think she was more comfortable with regard to the navicular and this was confirmed when...

My friends horse was injected with Tildren (I think) regularly for a while. It didn't really work and his hocks had only partially fused so were very painful. In May, he had ethanol injections as last chance saloon (vet explained it as it would either make him better or worse, in which case he'd...

My girl was diagnosed as a 3 year old with moderate navicular disease VIA MRI in Oct 2013. She went to Rockley in Feb where she came sound. We've had a blip over summer where she went slightly lame again, but I found out it was due to a nasty abscess. She was re MRI'd in September and her...

I'm 29 weeks (baby due at end of Jan) and intend to keep my 4 year old going. We're only hacking 2-3 times a week covering about 10 miles in total. I can't imagine I'd be too comfortable schooling so figure it will give her time to develop but am also happy she's seeing things and learning. I...

Glad someone pointed out the issues of riding an unbalanced horse on a small circle. OP, I have a friesian x. She had a neck strap on with no issues when I backed her (didn't ever need it, thankfully) Friesians are very intelligent horses and are quick to learn but can pick up bad habits...

I would never EVER go to Leahurst again after the way I was treated in september! I won't go into the details but the vet was completely unprofessional, accused myself and good friend of "being difficult" in front of a bunch of her students, then refused to re MRI my girl! I told her if that's...

This is my plan/ dream with my part bred Friesian Mare. Fingers crossed for you getting a very Friesiany foal :)

I am a complete Friesian fanatic! I have a fantastic friesian x 4 year old mare. She wouldn't be suitable for a novice due to her age but has a fantastic trainable temperament. I agree with some of the above - they don't tend to get a second wind, saddle fitting has been a nightmare and I'd...

I'm 20 weeks and plan to continue riding my 4 year old as long as possible. I do all yard jobs, groom, pick out feet, lunge, hack and school. I feel completely safe and if I ever felt unsafe would stop what I was doing straight away. Only rule I've agreed is that I won't hack out alone. If she...

I tried that. I sent them the FOS decision and then followed up with the FOS. The issue is that Petplan have clearly defined in their T&Cs what they mean by complementary treatment (whereas I think NFU were more vague) and Rockley doesn't fit into any one of the definitions. I had to say which...

Exactly PP! If I have to save up and pay for one myself I will. I'm determined that she's going to have one at some point in the next couple of years!! Im really interested and I almost feel like we owe it to Nic with all the hardwork she puts in to trying to get the vets to understand!

I have no idea whether this will work so bear with me ! \ } \ } And here's our youtube clips :) http://youtu.be/_p92Z3ZiqX8 http://youtu.be/uMUKzAzfVTo And her wacky feet :) http://youtu.be/oCyLhV9xMNo http://youtu.be/7i9L4bduXu8

I don't EXPECT Petplan to pay out on anything! I have lost all faith bearing in mind iGems treatment has been completely self funded despite paying a significant monthly premium and a vet referral! I think with Gems original prognosis the vet would like to see exactly what we are now dealing...

Gem was fully supported by a veterinary referral but Petplan don't recognise barefoot rehab under either their "complementary treatment" or "veterinary treatment" definitions so we got nothing! Gem has exclusions, however with the follow up MRIs I'm wondering where we stand with insurance...

To recap my girls story, Gem was diagnosed by MRI with moderate navicular disease and collateral ligament damage as a 3 year old in sept/ oct 2013. Vets and Leahurst strongly recommended shoeing in eggbars with wedges and gave a pretty poor outlook for Gems future advising that she'd be a light...