Recent content by sollimum

Yes I saw that a NF stallion has an incorrect result - with wide reaching consequences, years later. It is because of all the efforts made by the NF Breed Society that I became aware of PSSM - they have to be applauded for the approach that has been taken.

Yes, I did raise this with them. I am sure they will - they do not believe it to be an issue.

Sadly he tested positive and sellers felt it wasn't an issue, so have not reduced his price accordingly. I am not prepared to proceed at the original price as now couldn't insure him for any issues arising from his results. I appreciate their viewpoint, he is lovely and I hope they find him a...

I have messaged you - hope thats ok to do so.

He flew through his vetting today.

Thank you so much for your replies. I will let you know how it all goes.

Thanks all. I have my veteran retired cob, so I did check this young cob for CPL and his legs are good. He is very shutdown and my old lad was the same when I bought him as a youngster. They seem to go through a lot in Ireland and it takes time for the real personality to peep through. He is a...

I do agree to some extent and I have always tried to find out what they enjoyed (the horse!) and that's what we did. However, now looking back ponies that were 'naughty', 'lazy' etc actually had problems and many were very stoic. I am looking for a kind horse and having spent the last 5...

Thank you, that did run through my mind but then I thought it is very strong cobby hair, so if they plucked from another cob, that might not work out too well either.

Thank you. I viewed him last week and then didn't think about it until I had got home, so they are sending me some hair to do the test. He does go forward and has been schooled but there is something I can't put my finger on. I am thinking that if he does, then I will still buy him and manage...

I am deep diving PSSM1 at the moment, as I have found a cob that I really love. He is quite ploddy and also young, so that could be for a number of reasons and the owners have agreed to a PSSM1 hair follicle test. Anyhow, I am just wondering if lack of oomph is a common symptom. He is going to...

This is what I cannot get my head around. How an owner can expect one day to change everything in their relationship with a horse for the better. My cobs had a rough time in Ireland and didn't respond to pressure, just shut down. I don't want to be that person and I don't...

A friend has an overheight NF and he has the same head.

I think you need to go and try some different horses. For the last 20 years I have ridden a haflinger and then a cob, when I tried a new cob this week I was so comfortable on him (even in my 50s). So I do think you need to find a horse you feel comfortable on and only you will know that but I...

It really depends. At the moment, with all the wet and lack of turnout, some dealers might take a reduction. However, if it is the sort of horse that everyone wants, probably not.