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I mean, the title is a bit of a misnomer, because I think we will all agree that the answer is 'no'... But I've just seen photos of a...

No, I don't think that is acceptable show prep. A vet I know says he will no longer take professional show yards on as clients (he owns...

I hope one effect of all this will be that the general, horse-ignorant public will become more aware of how easily spooked horses can be...

The incident is unsurprisingly PR gold for them. Such organisations may be at the extreme end, but should horses be exercised in central...

Indeed I can imagine the animal rights lobby getting hold of this and saying 'Horses are sensitive creatures and the Army should not be...

I wonder if soldiers are required to wear body protectors on ridden exercise, like racing work riders/jockeys are? It would be the...

Landing the kerb on his back won’t have done that soldier any good , I hope it’s not a spinal injury .

Watching that makes my blood run cold. I hope the horses and everyone involved are OK. I do wonder if this will bring into question...

Hell that poor grey is really bleeding. How terrifying.

Another no to autopsy here as well, and for all the reasons stated by others. I am so sad you are going through all this @Michen but I...

I’m guessing it’s about timings. They may have appointments already booked after you and as it won’t be an emergency, it makes sense to...

I don't know why the vet practice would do this and whilst I don't agree with them imposing this on you I do think that making the final...

I’m not sure I’d go for the autopsy either. You’re making decisions based on the horse in front of you, and whilst it’s nice to know...

Hard no for the autopsy from me too. I agree wth YCBM. I can't see how it possible help. Confirm you made the right call? - But you know...

It has always been a hard no from me, mostly for financial reasons. I’ll give them every penny I had if it means helping them or fixing...