Recent content by roscommon2

Thankyou very much for the information, just to check, what work up would be appropriate (i.e. radiography/other imaging) and would the desmotomy acheive the best result? I already heard my equine vet discussing "filling up the joint" presumably not the best approach. Would the surgery be done...

Hi I have recently purchased a 5 yr old halfbred who, it is becoming apparent, has hindlimb issues! As a vet (albeit not an equine one) I think he has patellar luxation; seems to "lock" on upward canter transition, then strike off disunited, also drags toes. He was vetted sound for sale so no...

Calling anybody with experience of patellar luxation(horse strikes off disunited in left canter and drags toes), and the use of joint "fillers" as a form of treatment? Only bought 3 wks and becoming apparent now, 5 yr old halfbred.

Thanks for the information its useful to know. i wonder which dealer you might have used for your saddle i`m sure the only way is to try a few out and ride on them and if they arent right, send them back. just realised youre probably not allowed to say because of advertining so will do a search...

Can anyone offer advice regarding a suitable saddle for sj and xc phases of eventing, admittedly i am only * level and amateurish at that, but figure i need all the help i can get! i heard great things about butet but cannot get hold of any 2nd hand to try on since i`m based in Ireland. I find...