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thank you that was helpful and objective

vet did ultrasound. she sees some damage to either the superior flexor tendon or deep flexor tendon, she says it has partially healed and she can see tough scar tissue. her concern is actually for a different area which she described as like an elastic band around the pastern which she thinks...

Thank you so much. I will do all i can to keep him happy and lawn mowing!!! I have the vet coming back in two weeks and i will make sure i consider his pain levels before i decide what to do.

it just seems strange that your all very quick to say pts yet the vet never suggested it as an option?

My horse has lived out happily for the majority of the last 13years so i certainly didnt mean "chuck him out with the herd" he is just at his happiest with companions living out as nature intended.

He would make an excellent field companion its just finding someone who needs one! The vet has said he will not really be in any discomfort just he wont be able to be ridden and is at obvious risk of damaging the tendon again. He is happy as larry in himself and you wouldnt really know he was...

really? I feel he shouldnt suffer because of my financial burdens. he would be so happy just left out in a herd. I feel like just releasing him in the newforest or something! No, i know this isnt feasible but it seems so unfair.

Hello. I am new to this forum and am looking for some help and advice. My lovely 16yr old welsh section D has suffered tendon damage just as i was trying to put him out for sale or full loan. My circumstances have changed dramatically and i can no longer afford to keep him nor do i have the time...