Bethcyrilandchina
Well-Known Member
I am extremely gob smacked!! I posted about my horse being lame and uneasy on his legs. I asked for the symptoms of laminitis and NOT critizism about how I should look after my horse. I am sorry to the VERY few people who were calm and considerate but to those others I am very deeply hurt at the fact you could leave such comments. Before this post I discussed with my parents to call the vet out, but we were unsure how to get him up from the field as he is a 10 minute walk from the stables and didnt want to make it uncomfortable for him. I thought I would post a post on here to ask what other symptoms are there with laminitis so we could try and pinpoint the problem more and also because there have been many a time we have called the vet unnecessarily. A few hours before I gave him Bute X to relieve the pain. He seemed much more like himself and did walk and load on the trailer very well. It was very stressful as another horse was also lame with an abscess and doesnt like to load. Cyril was very stressed leaving his friends from the field. When the vet arrived (and he is NOT from a little animal vets practise he is from an Equine vets) he didnt say anything like its too late and he didnt seemed overly concerned when I described Cyrils condition to him and said we were doing the rights and actually said he would probably be ok till the next day. When he did arrive because we asked that day he asked me to trot and walk in tight circles. He did this very well (as the Bute-X herbal supplement had kicked in) the vet checked his pulses and legs and wasnt sure if it was laminitis. He said he had sore front feet and it could possibly be laminitis but thought it was weird as HE said it is unusual for a horse of his breeding, age, being in work and not at all overweight to get it. Who wasnt on that rich grass! I am just telling you what he said!!
I think it was wrong and rude for some of you to make comments when you havent even seen my horses symptoms and to voice your opinion in such a way! I am not mistreating my horse mistreating it would be not even checking on him daily to see if something is wrong. He wasnt in severe pain as when I gave him the Bute- X he was able to move happily and so those of you who think herbal remedies dont work then think again it worked within an hour.
I am reluctant to use this forum again as I think so many of you have nothing better to do with your time then make hurtful comments. I thought I could ask this forum and get positive answers back but obviously you cant even do that! Sorry to those who were fair. The vet didnt diagnose the problem he wasnt sure he just said he has sore feet so I will treat him for laminitis as thats what it could be, but he is not ruling out other things. He didnt say it was serious or I should have called earlier he said box rest will do the trick. So I would appreciate it if you could be more considerate of peoples circumstances and not jump in feet first and say stuff thats completely unnecessary!! I am lost for words that some people thought I was mistreating my horse. There are plenty of horse riders that mistreat horses in a way that they think is right like smacking, hitting them if they have refuse a jump or beating a horse into loading etc.. - Some off your comments were a lot nastier than others this doesnt apply to all of you but the vast majority.
We have had horses for over 10 years I do NOT need to go and learn the basics. I have had horses that leave to a ripe old ages and are fit and healthy. Currently I have a 26 year old that still jumps and gets ridden. I look after my horses very well, keep them clean, poo pick every day (unlike some) Clean stables well (never deep litter) Pick out feet daily, groom. I do know how to look after horses but thanks for you concern!!!!!
You did not need to gang up me! I had already made the decision to call the vet soon after my post. The reason I didnt respond is because we were on the phone to the vet and I was sorting Cyril out.
I hope you understand and next time be a lot more considerate you dont know what peoples circumstances are so dont judge a book by its cover. I have really been put off this forum and am reluctant to use it now as all there is negative feeling and comments. Some things I have been called have heart deep down and instead of worrying about other peoples problems so severely you need to watch what you type because words can hurt.
Those who understand, thank you.
I think it was wrong and rude for some of you to make comments when you havent even seen my horses symptoms and to voice your opinion in such a way! I am not mistreating my horse mistreating it would be not even checking on him daily to see if something is wrong. He wasnt in severe pain as when I gave him the Bute- X he was able to move happily and so those of you who think herbal remedies dont work then think again it worked within an hour.
I am reluctant to use this forum again as I think so many of you have nothing better to do with your time then make hurtful comments. I thought I could ask this forum and get positive answers back but obviously you cant even do that! Sorry to those who were fair. The vet didnt diagnose the problem he wasnt sure he just said he has sore feet so I will treat him for laminitis as thats what it could be, but he is not ruling out other things. He didnt say it was serious or I should have called earlier he said box rest will do the trick. So I would appreciate it if you could be more considerate of peoples circumstances and not jump in feet first and say stuff thats completely unnecessary!! I am lost for words that some people thought I was mistreating my horse. There are plenty of horse riders that mistreat horses in a way that they think is right like smacking, hitting them if they have refuse a jump or beating a horse into loading etc.. - Some off your comments were a lot nastier than others this doesnt apply to all of you but the vast majority.
We have had horses for over 10 years I do NOT need to go and learn the basics. I have had horses that leave to a ripe old ages and are fit and healthy. Currently I have a 26 year old that still jumps and gets ridden. I look after my horses very well, keep them clean, poo pick every day (unlike some) Clean stables well (never deep litter) Pick out feet daily, groom. I do know how to look after horses but thanks for you concern!!!!!
You did not need to gang up me! I had already made the decision to call the vet soon after my post. The reason I didnt respond is because we were on the phone to the vet and I was sorting Cyril out.
I hope you understand and next time be a lot more considerate you dont know what peoples circumstances are so dont judge a book by its cover. I have really been put off this forum and am reluctant to use it now as all there is negative feeling and comments. Some things I have been called have heart deep down and instead of worrying about other peoples problems so severely you need to watch what you type because words can hurt.
Those who understand, thank you.