Heart Murmurs

[Shadys Mum]

My 22 year old has just been diagnosed with a grade 2 heart murmur (systolic I 'think') the one which shouldnt effect him and goes with exercise.

Anyone else got a horse with a heart murmur? Just after some experiences and info etc.

He is still in full ridden work and does lower lever local show jumping (only up to 3ft) and seems happy etc. is there anything you wouldnt do with a horse with a heart murmur, and anything i should keep an eye on?

Obviously vet has been and done tests etc and said i am fine to carry on as normal but just after some first hand experience really.

Thanks in advance.

 

[weesophz]

my horse has the same thing, but it doesnt affect him at all! we do all normal work (not really jumping, cos he's not good at all haha bless him). i wouldnt worry about it

 

[Cocorules]

I have had 2 with them. It made no difference to either of them.