Recent content by Mon77

Thanks very much for the reply Star ! It is very much a labour of love. I am glad to hear that I am not alone in trying to fix a unique problem. A light hack would be a good aspiration - just to get on his back again and toodle along the country lanes . I work full time and travel with my job...

After a series of lameness exams which pointed towards stifle region - nerve blocking, x ray and ultra sound Hex was operated on at Leahurst on 6th December 2011. He had an arthroscopy on his right hind. There was marked damage to his cranial cruciate ligament particularly at its origin, There...

Thanks Gunnergundog. He does have an old Thoroughpin on the leg he twists.He had that at vetting when I bought him. The blacksmith was here on Friday, and he thinks it is the hock. He said he could make a" lateral angle" shoe dependent on what the vet said. Will check my insurance fine print...

Thank you so much for replying. It is so frustrating. My lad was ok when I went away , the only thing which happened whilst I was away, was that RAF Valley did night flying ops with helicopters for 2 nights and apparently he was a bit freaked , so perhaps he slipped or something. Will ask for...

I bought my "Sexy Hexy" 2 years 4 months ago. Ex Grade A showjumper. I use him for leisure riding. Had him 5 star vetted when I bought him. The vet from Cheshire said he was in remarkably good nick for a horse that had performed at his level. I asked how best to keep him that way and he said "...

MaverickMD. Realise this post was 3 years ago but wondered if you could help me, Since you mention Leahurst I figured you were up North and I live in Anglesey. I bought my Sexy Hexy 2 years 4 months ago. Ex Grade A showjumper. I use him for leisure riding. Had him 5 star vetted when I bought...