donkeyindisguise
Well-Known Member
Now that I have your attention
As above really, Im new on here after browsing for ages and finally deciding to join to seek some advice
I will try to keep things as simple as possible, but would love some advice from some people who arent biased though I apologise in advance for the essay.
After many years of waiting, I finally have the opportunity to buy my favourite riding school beastie. I have been in love with this ponio since she came into the school as a baby about ten years ago. (I couldnt tell you why, on paper shes nothing special)
However, she has been suffering from diarrhoea for about 13 months now on-going. She has had every test under the sun as far as I know, and the only conclusive thing that has been found was that she has some old worm damage. She has had various different medications, including codeine and steroids, and none of these have cleared her up.
This is the only reason they are considering letting me have her. To me she still seems happy in herself, although the work she is asked to do in the school clearly drains her of energy. Now I am not under the illusion that she will magically get better, but I do think I can keep her comfortable until she is no longer happy (riding school is considering putting her down as they cant fix her)
What I would like to know, is if people here think that I am being a fool/selfish considering taking her away from her home (all she has known) on the hope that she may come right. I do think a long rest would really help her, as when she hasnt worked in the school for a few days she is slightly better.
She has suffered before, but it is normally only for a couple of weeks, she is wormed as soon as it starts, and she clears up soon after, however last year she was not wormed at this point, and it is all now out of control despite being wormed at least twice now. I think I have given as much information as I can without pointlessly rambling on too much.
Thanks for reading if you got this far
As above really, Im new on here after browsing for ages and finally deciding to join to seek some advice
I will try to keep things as simple as possible, but would love some advice from some people who arent biased though I apologise in advance for the essay.
After many years of waiting, I finally have the opportunity to buy my favourite riding school beastie. I have been in love with this ponio since she came into the school as a baby about ten years ago. (I couldnt tell you why, on paper shes nothing special)
However, she has been suffering from diarrhoea for about 13 months now on-going. She has had every test under the sun as far as I know, and the only conclusive thing that has been found was that she has some old worm damage. She has had various different medications, including codeine and steroids, and none of these have cleared her up.
This is the only reason they are considering letting me have her. To me she still seems happy in herself, although the work she is asked to do in the school clearly drains her of energy. Now I am not under the illusion that she will magically get better, but I do think I can keep her comfortable until she is no longer happy (riding school is considering putting her down as they cant fix her)
What I would like to know, is if people here think that I am being a fool/selfish considering taking her away from her home (all she has known) on the hope that she may come right. I do think a long rest would really help her, as when she hasnt worked in the school for a few days she is slightly better.
She has suffered before, but it is normally only for a couple of weeks, she is wormed as soon as it starts, and she clears up soon after, however last year she was not wormed at this point, and it is all now out of control despite being wormed at least twice now. I think I have given as much information as I can without pointlessly rambling on too much.
Thanks for reading if you got this far