Recent content by Jenniferdella1

I totally agree that there should be regulations for horse dealers. I have known some that are great and unfortunately experienced one dealer in particular that is still selling horses that are either unfit for purpose, not as described or buted up because they have a bad back and shouldn't be...

Hello Zwie I had a horse with KS but had lots of problems and she was dangerous to ride, couldn't be used as a companion as she was way too TB, you could even see her problems in walk with no rider on at all............... However, back you; have you considered the blood bank? If your horse...

Hello, I just wanted to say I'm very sorry. I recently had my beautiful mare pts. I've read all post and it seems everyone knows what you're going through and is offering moral support. I think everyone has covered things well. Remove rugs and have a very accessible area. I also totally...

Thanks to everyone who has kindly given their advice and shared their experiences. My lovely mare was put to sleep this morning. Many avenues were explored regarding her being a companion (she was too TB'y and bossy) and the blood bank (she was not suitable). She has been getting worse and...

Thank you to everyone who has given me advice and shared their experiences. The H&H forum has been a wonderful source of information from incredibly devoted horse lovers of all disciplines. Sadly after much consideration and heartache my beautiful mare was euthanised this morning. I'm in...

Hello again I've PM'd you. Thanks for all your help and I'll certainly hang on to the number as I never know if anyone I know may need it in future. x

Hello applecart I tried to pm you but somehow it wouldn't work!? I would love to explore the blood bank option. If you pm me with your mobile I'll call you. Thanks

Does anyone know of 'Blood Banks', has anyone on this forum ever sent their horse to the blood bank? can someone tell me what the set up is, what the criteria is for sending a horse there and what quality of life the horse has? Also if a horse would require medication are they okay about this...

I've spoken with insurer's so did my lawyer friend. They say I'm not covered for LOU but the wording of my policy suggests I am. My main issue is around them not supporting my vet's view that the fairest option for my mare would be euthanasia. They've basically asked me if I can put her in a...

well, the company sound like 'No Flipping Use' I think to be kind to my mare I have to go ahead with the euthanasia. I did consider sending her off to be a surrogate mare but there's questions around her hormones and I'm not sure a life just breeding and no doing anything would be fair on her...

Thanks for the feedback everyone. This forum has been such a source of wisdom, comfort and advice since I've had problems with my mare. I will be calling the insurance co again tomorrow morning. I couldn't bear to think of my mare going through surgery then rehab (even if I could afford it...

This is also under KISSING SPINES in veterinary. My horse is a TB, 7 yr old mare, ex-racer. Had problems which worsened after a few weeks of having her. I bought her in November, 2008. Insured her from the day before she was delivered. I thought her problems due to my lack of experience and...

Thanks BethH Well the latest is that the vet feels she carries too many uncertainties for the spine surgery though he is willing to do it......he is a vet surgeon after all...it is the 12 weeks post op intensive rehab that I have to pay for that'll kill me financially and the fact that this is...

Hello and thanks Beth My mare had to stop doing anything, and I mean absolutely anything. She got to the point she couldn't even be lunged without a rider, just nothing on her at all and she showed she was very uncomfortable. I've traced her to the woman who had her (for about 4 weeks....long...

My mare's problems are getting worse.............thanks again but will keep you posted. Jennifer x