Everything looked really pretty this morning with a covering of snow, actually lifted my spirits from the relentless rain.
Back to raining by the time I got to the horse, some is now mixing with icy sludge 😭
Op, in your position I think pts can be done with a clear conscience. Horses are master at hiding discomfort & no-one can say for certain she isn't hurting. I remember the pictures of her spinous processes, does the vet really know she doesn't hurt if she tries to run & buck around her field...
A slaughterman doesn't ask questions about why. Someone in your local area can probably recommend someone who they know is good with horses. We have a fab guy in Devon who is just brilliant with the animals he is dealing with ( sadly I've seen him deal several times)
SO1, I hope you are doing OK, the situation you are in is very stressful. I've been there, dealing with an elderly demanding mother & an undiagnosed, unhappy horse. My situation was different as I had time, I only work part time, but I still became overwhelmed & couldn't think straight, lots of...
Please please let us actually have a summer this year. Last year it dried up mid April ish & we've had relentless rain since July 😭
If this is the new normal- just 2 months of dry weather then I'm done.
I'm luckier than many, my winter field is 3 acres for 2 horses. They are still strip grazing...
For your saddle issue I would definitely get a christ lammefelle pad & if you feel the need for stirrups use a total contact saddle with it. Even if you only use this combination when your treed saddle needs adjustment you will find them worth their weight in gold 🙂
This then helps you with your...
It does sound like you need to have a good chat with her, discuss the moving option as a positive not a threat.Also offer to deal with some of the calls? I responded to an ad from a sales livery a while ago that listed owners number & sales livery number, I spoke to both ( who gave me slightly...
Definitely view the horse, otherwise you'll always wonder. When actively looking everything is a dud for some reason, when you're not actively looking they are all perfect 🤣
Can you afford to keep new horse though, if the miracle occurs & the suggested light exercise somehow cures him?
Sheepham sold my saddle quickly & hassle free.
I imagine buyers check all those sights, so you stand equal chance of selling with any of them.
Way less hassle than marketplace, no endless stupid questions & insulting offers. You just send off your saddle & sit back waiting for the cash 🙂
It could be anything, stop guessing & stressing ( easier said than done)
If you trust your vet, then follow their advise. Otherwise get him in somewhere for the full work up, xrays etc.
Fwiw one of mine had front left, rear hind issue, which turned out to be npa & kissing spines. Nor...
Personally, after chasing 'the main issue' with one that had several smallish issues I would retire / pts now.
If you decide to retire, you may find 12 months in a field will help to fix things. Gentle in hand postural work alongside may be enough to get him rideable again.
My story is chasing...