Sal_E
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Sorry V - I don't agree that bute would solve such a problem in this situation.
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Parkranger
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An independent specialist has confirmed that he's been blind for ages so yes, it is gross negligence on the vet's part.......I don't think that's being disputed.
Agreed about the vets - going to lunge him tonight and see if he's still lame - he was definately better on Sunday.
He's always been a pain with his feet - front and back. I thought it was a balance thing but now I'm thinking otherwise.
Agreed about the vets - going to lunge him tonight and see if he's still lame - he was definately better on Sunday.
He's always been a pain with his feet - front and back. I thought it was a balance thing but now I'm thinking otherwise.
horsegirl
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If you bought from a private person (not a dealer) it is caveat emptor and I would be very surprised if you managed to get your money back for a lameness issue that did not show up at the time of vetting. You may have a claim against the vet if he did not pick up the blindness and lameness but other than that I can't think you can send him back now. Even if you bought from a dealer I don't think you will be able to get a refund 6 months later.
_jetset_
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Victress... I agree with Lzt about getting the vet up sooner rather than later. Not because I think it is anything hugely serious, just so you have more of an idea what you are dealing with and therefore could perhaps treat it more effectively.
As for the shoeing, it is difficult to know when they are taking the p!ss and when they are genuinely in some discomfort. Hannah (pregnant one) used to be an absolute nightmare having her feet done my the farrier, and again it was her front ones she was worse with, especially when she had to put them out onto the metal stand (what a comotion!) I got the physio up and theu showed me sretches to do every day with her, and it made the world of difference.
But there are times now when she does mess about, and I know it is no other reason than she is being naughty, so she gets a good telling off, sulks, and then does as she is told.
Have you got someone you can trust at the yard with you? Maybe you could start practising lifting his feet for longer periods while your friend holds on to him. That way he might learn that it is not such a bad thing... This is what I did with Hannah. I used to hold her leg up for some time, and again because I knew it was not pain, she would get shouted at if she started hopping about or trying to slam it down. Because there was not the added stress of having the shoes put on (farriers time) then I could spend all night doing it, and did one night!
I hope you get it sorted out soon... I also agree that perhaps it would be better leaving the shoeing until he has been checked over by the vet. No point adding another bad experience to his memory.
As for the shoeing, it is difficult to know when they are taking the p!ss and when they are genuinely in some discomfort. Hannah (pregnant one) used to be an absolute nightmare having her feet done my the farrier, and again it was her front ones she was worse with, especially when she had to put them out onto the metal stand (what a comotion!) I got the physio up and theu showed me sretches to do every day with her, and it made the world of difference.
But there are times now when she does mess about, and I know it is no other reason than she is being naughty, so she gets a good telling off, sulks, and then does as she is told.
Have you got someone you can trust at the yard with you? Maybe you could start practising lifting his feet for longer periods while your friend holds on to him. That way he might learn that it is not such a bad thing... This is what I did with Hannah. I used to hold her leg up for some time, and again because I knew it was not pain, she would get shouted at if she started hopping about or trying to slam it down. Because there was not the added stress of having the shoes put on (farriers time) then I could spend all night doing it, and did one night!
I hope you get it sorted out soon... I also agree that perhaps it would be better leaving the shoeing until he has been checked over by the vet. No point adding another bad experience to his memory.
Agent XXX999
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How many shoes does he have on??
Could you just not try shoeing him in front as he will be standing around less and will have less timr to stress out. Then hopefully he will start to settle and eventually you can try putting backs on (although i probably wouldn't bother).
I think the point is that she is having trouble with his front legs... so not sure that this would work.
What is he like when you pick his feet out? Have you considered holding his foot up for 5 - 10 minutes when there is no Farrier there to see if the problem is psycological (ie farrier related), or even in his foot - because he would still be silly if the shoulder was hurting etc...
I suppose if you succesfully hold his foot up for that time it is either psycological or foot related.
With regards to the shoulder have you stood on a box behind him and seen which shoulder has more muscle? One is bound to be bigger...and if the horse is uneven drastically it may be a reason for his stifness and you might just need to build the weaker side up x
How many shoes does he have on??
Could you just not try shoeing him in front as he will be standing around less and will have less timr to stress out. Then hopefully he will start to settle and eventually you can try putting backs on (although i probably wouldn't bother).
I think the point is that she is having trouble with his front legs... so not sure that this would work.
What is he like when you pick his feet out? Have you considered holding his foot up for 5 - 10 minutes when there is no Farrier there to see if the problem is psycological (ie farrier related), or even in his foot - because he would still be silly if the shoulder was hurting etc...
I suppose if you succesfully hold his foot up for that time it is either psycological or foot related.
With regards to the shoulder have you stood on a box behind him and seen which shoulder has more muscle? One is bound to be bigger...and if the horse is uneven drastically it may be a reason for his stifness and you might just need to build the weaker side up x
GTs
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He acts up after about 30 seconds of holding his leg up too long!
Sod. Off to get Sedalin and try again tomorrow morning....
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Could it be to do with his shoulder? Once you have the vet confirm it is not, nothing like a good kick to the belly everytime he gets retarded to put a stop to it.
Oh and ofcourse by 'kick to the belly' I mean a virtual kick, you know one of the ones where you look at them in a mean way, and say NO!!
He acts up after about 30 seconds of holding his leg up too long!
Sod. Off to get Sedalin and try again tomorrow morning....
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Could it be to do with his shoulder? Once you have the vet confirm it is not, nothing like a good kick to the belly everytime he gets retarded to put a stop to it.
Oh and ofcourse by 'kick to the belly' I mean a virtual kick, you know one of the ones where you look at them in a mean way, and say NO!!