Happy hacker found, waiting on vetting, please hold my hand with positive stories!

[[154267]]

Hi there, I've put down a deposit on a beautiful native breed happy hacker which is exactly what we need for our current circumstances. Price reflects the fact the pony was diagnosed a few years back with hock arthritis, so we're getting x-rays done for comparison with those taken before to see the current state of things and any progression (positive, ie fusing, or negative). I am beyond nervous. Please send happy thoughts and positive experiences of similar scenarios

 

[pistolpete]

. Hope all goes well.

 

[bonny]

Good luck, I hope he works out well for you

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

Ooo that’s a bit nerve wracking..sending positivity vibes….

 

[Widgeon]

My horse was diagnosed with hock arthritis right after I bought him at 11. The x ray looks hideous but he has a steroid injection as needed (approximately annually) and we've been mooching happily around the countryside together for the last four or five years with no apparent signs of progression. There are lots of treatment options for hock arthritis now so if the price is right and the horse is currently comfortable doing what you want to do, I wouldn't think twice. I hope whatever you find is reassuring and you feel confident in your decision to buy or not buy.

 

[pistolpete]

Any news?

 

[[154267]]

Any news?

Not being done til next week so you'll need to be as patient as me!!

 

[Squeak]

Good luck for the vetting!

 

[[154267]]

Just a wee update. All good with vetting, only the ailments we already knew about and are prepared for. She's arriving this week

 

[limestonelil]

Brilliant. Congratulations on the new arrival and hope you have lots of fun together.

 

[Jojo2go]

How exciting for you! Hopefully you post a lot of pictures when you can.

 

[eahotson]

Fingers crossed.

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

Good news, keep us posted.