I have two (one is xTB). Appys are very trainable and very loyal, they are generally quite reliable but do certainly have character. My TB x is 16.2hh and is fizzy and up for it (possibly comes from the TB part) but also very trainable and will try her hand at anything and generally quite good...
From my understanding, sorry but yes it could be possible. I dont think that pain is always present from the onset. New bone formation can take a while to form and depending on the cause of it lameness is not always present straight away.
Can anyone tell me of their experience of ringbone with not so bad endings. I realise the outcome of ringbone depends on the type and severity but wondered if anyone has successfully used treatment or therapy to manage ringbone. Thanks.
My mare is exactly the same and I have given in and hogged it! Considering it was so straggly and pathetic before it grows back so quickly and I have to re-do it every few weeks to keep it neat. Your horse will still be pretty but will also look super sophisticated and neat! If she has decent...
Go to equineembroidery.co.uk. I have several from here and the quality is great. Great selection of colours, velvet, diamontes, etc. Good prices too and will deliver quickly.
I bought my horse twelve years ago with a significant melanoma on her neck and some smaller ones under her tail. These have never given her any bother. But as she is 31 now I get them checked by the vet now and then as I know that as horses get older they can cause problems internally. I...