Failed the vetting - Now what to do?

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One of my fellow liveries has a lovely ned who she was selling, (she is moving to Australia) she found what seemed to be the perfect home and they had him vetted today and he failed as the vet found he had the beginnings of cataracts in both eyes. He is 18 and otherwise sound and his owner is devastated as she was desperate for him to go to a good home however she just doesn't know what to do now as she knows nobody will buy him and she cannot keep him. Does anyone know if the ILPH/rescue centres take on neds like this as he needs a new home and the future looks bleak. He is a lovely boy, very kind and his mummy has been in tears since she found out, she's at a complete loss as to what direction to take.
 
She needs to get a prognosis from vet on what the implications are for the cataracts.

I am sure if they are unlikely to be a problem, that she could still find him a good home, although perhaps not for meaningful money.
 
Worth trying a rescue home; try local places not just the big names like RSPCA.

I think if the horses life can't be sercured at a home or a friend then I would PTs - Far kinder then the type of hands the poor horse could end up in (think asham farm)

I'm no expert but I'm guessing the cataracts will only worsen(?) and the horse will get put down in the future, maybe it's worth saving the stress to the animal of moving/change of ownership etc.
 
Could try a home but I think loaning out is a good idea. That way you friend can still control what happens with his life, ie put to sleep if necessary.
 
Agree with loan, what a sad situation
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go for the VHS, they loan out ponies to approved homes, they would be able to find this lad a good home and it would give your friend peace of mind that he was being cared for for the rest of his days! they check the ponies regularly when out on loan and if for some reason the horse has to come back they will find it anouther home or house it at one of thier shelters. They specialise in rehoming veterans and veteran horses that can still be ridden get rehomed the fastest.
 
These could take years to be a bad problem, my first pony had some deterioration in one of her eyes, but it never got any worse and she was jumping and hunting into her 20s - loaning sounds like a plan, assuming the horse can still be ridden and is active and able.
 
Yeah I would def try a loan. Cataracts can take years to develop to a stage they actually affect the horses sight. I have been told my 21 yr old has the start of a cataract in one eye but that it wouldn't be affecting his vision to any great extent. If the horse is still safe to ride or even if suitable as a companion I am sure you'd be able to find someone willing to loan it.
 
My 30++ yr old had cataracts for ages and it never caused us any problems, maybe keep trying for a good home but being very open about the cataracts and allowing potential loaners/purchasers to speak to her vet who could maybe reassure them, I imagine loaning from Australia may be a bit tricky- what if the loaners decided they didn't want him anymore at some point? I would give a real sob story to re-homing centres they will keep check on the horse for the rest of his life and make sure its a happy one-perhaps she could offer to make a donation or something- or would that be bribary??!! Good luck I hope it all works out
 
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