Game over

[juliehannah58]

My mare has been in horspital for 4 days now, call this morning confirmed the worst. She has minor injuries to the inferior check ligament, the superior check ligament, the superficial flexor tendon and the suspensory

In his words 'god knows how she did it'. She has already been rested for 8 months, still 1/2 10th lame. Surgery no longer an option. He thinks in 2 years she will be able to hack out and perhaps some low level dressage (no chance!).

So she is off to have babies instead but I am absolutely gutted, for both of us

End of an era

So hunt begins, if anyone knows of any show jumpers for sale please let me know, I have a limited budget but nutters are welcomed !

 

[Alibear]

I am so sorry to hear this and it is so devastating to hear as an owner, although it does re-inforce my orignal thinking tha'ts mares are better as at least she can continue to have a "useful" life.
Hope the hunt for a replacement goes well and that you current girl has fun with her future babies to.

 

[PapaFrita]

OH NO!!! How AWFUL for you!! I'm not surprised you're gutted

How on earth DID she do it????????? (rhetorical question!)
I don't suppose you want Antifaz do you?????.......

 

[Dotilas]

http://www.projecthorses.co.uk ??

You could find a nutter on there

Got a 16.2hh chestnut TB gelding for sale at my yard... Not sure of many details as he's only moved here untill he is sold, he's very green and an ex-racer, but he could make a SJ?

PM me if you want the ladies number

 

[RachaelV]

Sorry to hear that , at least she can be bred from. Good luck in the search for a new one!
Im sure you'll be inundated with pm's from people tryin to sell you their nutters!!

 

[AmyMay]

I know how you feel as I went through a similar thing with Amy.

However, think of the positives. You are not looking at putting her down. And she will be able to have beautiful babies for you. How lovely - and how lucky. Not all of us get that opportunity.

Chin up.

 

[LauraBR]

So sorry to read this

 

[TGM]

What a blow for you

. Hope you can find something suitable to compete on.

 

[juliehannah58]

Hi Ali, I know that you can relate to how I feel! Yes she has already bred two beautiful foals and is well bred and proven herself so fingers crossed she can start a new career now.

Typical, of all my horses she is so special to me and the one that I love the most. I doubt I can replace her, but I will try!

Thanks for everyones replies

 

[juliehannah58]

Thanks A-M, yes every cloud and all that. She breds beautiful big foals, so I can look forward to that now, no doubt more sleepless nights ahead !

Hopefully she can enjoy a new and slower pace of life now.

 

[cazza]

How awful for you, but hopefully you will have a little one of her that will turn out to be the superstar you deserve.

 

[Sal_E]

So sorry to hear this

Fingers crossed for a happy solution for both of you.

 

[charlie76]

Sorry to hear that. I know of 2 young horses that are bred to sj for sale for a very reasonable amount. PM me if you would like more info.

 

[BBs]

Real sad news for both of you

At least tho, she can now go on and have babies which is a happier solution than had she been a gelding.

 

[Kelly1982]

Oh no how awful

I'm gutted for you too!!

I agree with Amymay though, at least you are not having to make the decision to have her PTS and she can still go on to breed you a beautiful foal. PLUS you may still be able to ride her in a few years time so will be nice to get on her every now and then for a plod round the roads to keep her ticking over.

I know its not the same but at least your not having to say good bye to her.

Good luck in your search for a new horsey