Having bad luck with new horse

[WindyStacks]

I've inly had him just over 3 months and have only ridden a dozen times maybe.

In this time we've had:-

1) kick to knee in field which nearly required a joint tap.

3) cellulitis as a result of the above.

3) suspected pedal bone fracture which turned out to be (thank god) "just" an abcess which exited cannon bone.

4) now - we don't know but swelling to hock and clicking.

Needless to say 3 different legs so good luck insuring next year. I'm getting embarrassed calling the insurance company.

Argh. I just fancy a nice hack and popping over a jump or two.

Why so we love them so?

 

[cellie]

Im in same boat had mine just over year within 10 days he cut his hind to bone , then threw a splint now we are dealing with k/s and sacroilliac pain . Dont think my ins company like me either . Just a short hack will do

 

[WindyStacks]

This is the first time I've ever insured a horse - so someone was watching my back the day I took out the policy I suppose.

(Joint tap = joint flush btw, brain frazzled due to stress of it all.)

I'd like to say I'm glad I'm not the only one in this boat - but I'm sorry you're at my pity party too!

Vet said today to just give him danilon and re-assess in 48 hrs. Tbh I think he's unfit (has lost his topline) and had thrown something being an asshat in the field (new yard). If the silly sod can stay sound a few days I can start in fitness. Assuming of course he doesn't do something else daft.

And winter is coming and they're horrific here. Joy.

 

[cellie]

Im sure they stand with their mates laughing at us , mocking us for having no money few holidays sleepless nights its all a horse conspiracy . Ive owned some lovely horses but they were all self harmers lol