horse died at riding club hunter trial

I had a horse died under me out on a hack, two weeks before his sixth birthday, of a weak aorta, which burst. No vetting would have found it, (unless he died during the vetting, but since he had hunted all winter that would be unlikely) even if I had been mad enough to pay for a vet to tell me that I could hack my horse.

There are some right nutters on this forum, aren't there :) ??
 
Wagtail said:
Oh yes, that is very true. That is why we all have to choose the things that we check. Can't go checking everything. :)

I don't mind people who disagree with me one bit, so long as theyare polite about it.

As for Caledonia, Alligator et al. I really don't know why they continue replying to me as they never get a reply back. Though they always seem very drawn to my posts. :rolleyes:

Shout and call names all you like. It's very funny watching you.
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Perhaps the real reason you wont answer the likes of Caledonia,Alligator ect as you put is because you can't in fear of making yourself look even more a bigger idiot then you already are.
 
Well, i have read all the replies... took me a few hours :eek:

Personally I am shocked and a bit offended by this thread. The OP wanted to point out the fact the horses can die at any level of competition and how awful it is. I agree with him/her.

It's awful for all those connected as well. Really sorry :( xx

BB- I love the photo of your horse going down to the start, he looks so keen :)
He obviously was a very talented and special horse. RIP Emerald xx
You obviously go out of your way to do the best for horses, as for instance with your other horse so to be accused of being negligent in any way is offensive. I would of reported Wagtail if I was you. :mad:

I think I am speaking collectively here, an apology is all that is needed Wagtail.
 
Wagtail said:
No, they don't. In fact, often they don't at all, ever. But I am not suggesting that horses are vetted before every bit of fast work or race.

Fact is, in racing, unless a horse is particularly valuable, very little is ever spent on accessing their health at any stage in their career. If they can't cope with the training or don't perform racing, then they go to the sales. No way would money be spent on trying to find out why.
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You really are so out of your depth.

Having worked in the racing industry for years I can tell you straight that owners/trainers take their horses health very seriously and when required the vet is called in.

BUT trainers and many of the staff are excellent horsemen (women) and through experience can SEE, FEEL and CHECK fitness levels themselves. Any experienced person who knows resting heart & respiration rates can check the effect of strenuous work on a horse.
 
Evelyn said:
You really are so out of your depth.

Having worked in the racing industry for years I can tell you straight that owners/trainers take their horses health very seriously and when required the vet is called in.

BUT trainers and many of the staff are excellent horsemen (women) and through experience can SEE, FEEL and CHECK fitness levels themselves. Any experienced person who knows resting heart & respiration rates can check the effect of strenuous work on a horse.
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Have just wandered into this thread and seen so much cr+p ,and had to give a loud chear for Evelyn . Absolutely spot on!
 
Wagtail said:
Why is someone competing an elderly horse?
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i suppose it depends how challenging the course was cant remember the height level was said but it might have only been a small height class and the horse might have been just classed as elderly i suppose you dont know we have a 17 year old that still does dressage and working hunter so...... very sad to hear that happened still but you cant say that just cause its local level it wont go wrong i suppose :(
 
I have set up a Grass Sickness group in memory of my horse Magners.
Please add yourself and friends to spread awareness. Feel free to add pictures to wall in memory of horses affected by this horrible disease:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_190680500978828


Wagtail said:
That is fair enough. I respect your experience as I have kept horses for forty years now and have come to the opposite opinion. You make decisions based on your experiences, and as yours are different from mine, you will have a different view point. I suppose I was just shocked that anyone would P2P without conducting a full health check of their horse as it would be unthinkable for me. But I do understand where you are coming from based on your own experience and judgements. I could be hacking out or doing a dressage test tomorrow and my own horse could have a heart attack. I don't get cheap horses vetted until they are at a level where I want to do harder work with them. But if I buy an expensive horse, I have them vetted for insurance purposes and because I usually buy them for competition. I have done very well from having horses insured and am by far the better off financially for it. The one horse I didn't insure (because he was dumped on me by a non paying livery and therefore was not mine) I ended up paying £4k for a colic operation for him and he still died! But he was a lovely boy and I wouldn't change that decision even though I had to take out a loan to pay for it. He deserved every chance.
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