Aoibhinn
Well-Known Member
Looking through a lot of posts here and one thing struck me in particular. Peoples first impulse seems to be to call the vet out. Whether it be for a cough or a filled leg, the vet is the first port of call.
Now I haven't been dealing with horses for years or anything, but being from a farming background with a father that is able to resolve most problems that arise with the cattle, my head would be saying to hold off for a few days and see how things play out. Obviously I would call a vet for something serious eg. a colic, synovial joint injury, deep wound etc.
Surely this is making horses 'soft', or am I just too harsh on the animals and should be calling the vet out more often 😂
Now I haven't been dealing with horses for years or anything, but being from a farming background with a father that is able to resolve most problems that arise with the cattle, my head would be saying to hold off for a few days and see how things play out. Obviously I would call a vet for something serious eg. a colic, synovial joint injury, deep wound etc.
Surely this is making horses 'soft', or am I just too harsh on the animals and should be calling the vet out more often 😂