Horse for sale. Friend viewing. Not sure if rear fetlocks look ok? Particularly the one with white sock.

[exracehorse]

 

[stangs]

Right hind fetlock looks like it’s coming down closer to the ground than the left (in my uneducated opinion).

 

[wills_91]

There is something not quite right about the rear end IMO

 

[exracehorse]

I thought the fetlocks looked like they had dropped. But my glasses need new lens and I’ve watched it quite a few times so I wasn’t sure.

 

[teddy_]

I agree, fetlocks have dropped.

I have seen horses where this does not appear to affect them but it wouldn't be for me.

 

[limestonelil]

There's something going on there and it would be a no from me if anything more than a bit of pootling about required. Lovely kind horse from what I saw, didn't watch it all.

 

[View]

Not right behind, in my opinion, and I suspect not just one issue.

 

[Goldenstar]

That looks like it potentially a walking vets bill.
Poor horse ,looks very very sweet I just want to bring them all here and keep them safe .

 

[Littlebear]

How old is the horse?

 

[cobgoblin]

At first I thought the left one was dropping, but then the right one..so I guess both?

 

[misst]

I think the white sock is a bit of a draw for the eye and makes things harder to judge. He just didn't look entirely comfortable. I am assuming he is young and green. He had a sweet way with him but I would want a bit more forward going/longer stride even if unbalanced. I'm no expert just had a lot of slightly lame horses over the years

 

[AmyMay]

How old is he?

 

[misst]

Oh just seen the rest of the video - he is 10 so not young or green. The walking after the jumping looks worse than the warm up to me.

 

[exracehorse]

How old is the horse?

 

[ycbm]

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he is not sound. Poor boy.
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[AmyMay]

Oh just seen the rest of the video - he is 10 so not young or green. The walking after the jumping looks worse than the warm up to me.

?. Thought he was about 5. He looks very week and green. Worth a punt if he’s inexpensive. But I’m not sure I would.

 

[exracehorse]

he is not sound. Poor boy.
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Yes .. too cheap. I’ve done a Google search on Dodgy Horse Dealers.

 

[exracehorse]

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

Such a pity he looks like a nice genuine sort. But definitely unsound. I do worry for where he will eventually end up and how many times he will be passed on.

 

[stangs]

Anyone know what might have caused that fetlock issue?

 

[ihatework]

Well he looks like an utterly sweet looking fella but ultimately likely to be a walking vets bill for anything other than light hacking

 

[onemoretime]

Such a pity he looks like a nice genuine sort. But definitely unsound. I do worry for where he will eventually end up and how many times he will be passed on.

Yes I feel the same poor boy. He is clearly uncomfortable behind and weak.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Anyone know what might have caused that fetlock issue?

In my late dressage horse's case, it was a knackered hind suspensory. I had him as an unbroken 3yo, he was started carefully, retired at 8 yo to be a pasture ornament, PTS at 10yo as the fetlock was dropping even further - scan showed a hole running along the entire length.

 

[Red-1]

I would not buy this horse.

 

[Shilasdair]

I'm not going to comment on whether the horse is lame or sound (it doesn't belong to the OP).
I probably wouldn't view it though.

 

[TheMule]

He has dreadful hind end conformation. If you were gifted him and could put 6 months in of careful, gradual strengthening then I could see him coping with being a light hack for a few years

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Could it be DSLD? Very dropped weak hind fetlocks. He looks worse than my old girl and I am fairly sure she has DSLD.

 

[Miss_Millie]

I feel really sad for him It is wrong that people try to sell these horses as a ridden prospect.

 

[ycbm]

I'm not going to comment on whether the horse is lame or sound (it doesn't belong to the OP).
I probably wouldn't view it though.

I would completely agree with your reticence if the seller was a private individual.

With a dealer selling an unsound house I don't share your concern. I don't believe this horse is sound enough to pass an independent vet.
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[ycbm]

Could it be DSLD? Very dropped weak hind fetlocks. He looks worse than my old girl and I am fairly sure she has DSLD.

It's very like the only case I have ever seen which was in a horse slightly younger than that.