how would you react??????

[Allover]

Sorry, years ago we all had rack chains and they would all be tied up straight to the metal rings because horses had been taught properly right from the start that tied up, meant tied up and being still; you never saw horses pulling back and breaking string because they had learnt they could; baler twine is a new fad which started because of nylon headcollars coming in as they don't break like leather ones do ( well in the last 20 years or so).

Sorry for your boy, hope he comes right soon.

Yep but nowadays this is not accepted practice in the UK, probably because of the horrendous injuries that can be caused by it. Rightly or wrongly horses have learnt that they can break free if they really want to.

I spent the first 6 months out here untying my horses from the metal bars when the farrier and casual help came, they have got used to me now and use the string

Redshoes, hope your boy recovers well and quickly

 

[redshoes]

I would sit down with yard owner & work out exactly how your horse is to be cared for whilst he is recovering. Preferably have a copy in writing, signed by both of you so each knows exactly what the boundaries are. Have your loaner keep an eye at the yard & on face book to check this is being adhered to.

Spend this time looking for another yard. Insist on a written agreement. Put in clause how horse is to be tied up, max time, how to treat him if he stresses & to call you the day they suspect he may be lame or have a problem.

Move him as soon as he is able to. Ask current yard owner for her insurance details, if these aren't forthcoming state you or your insurance company will be seeking to recover expenses (if you can get advice on this, Citizens Advice if you don't have any legal access)incurred as a result of their not caring for your horse as could be reasonably expected. You should expect to be informed the day they find your horse is lame. You should expect to be informed the day your horse shows behaviour issues which affect his care. Any method of controlling behaviours should be authorised by yourself before anyone at the yard implements them, especially where they have the potential, or have caused actual harm to your horse. Any changes in the agreed feeding regieme should be discussed & authtorised by yourself before implementation.

You are in a horrible position of having to keep him there for a while. Do your best, then get out & get your monies back. After all, all these expenses have only been incurred due to their mistreatment of your horse. Bet your insurance company would love a report from the vet & persue YO insurance company.

thankyou that was very usefull advise, my head is all over the place, i can not seem to get a straight answere from the vet, every one is telling me different things, my only concern right now is my poor boy, i try and keep up beat for his sake but my emotions get the better of me when i see him struggle, i know way think any one at the yard set out for this to happen, but unfortunatly it has, i do hope this can be resolved with out issues, but professionals cant seem to agree, what you have said has made me feel so much better i thought i was being over the top, but to me i feel like i have no say or controll over my boys care. i will talk to the insurence company tomorrow thankyou x

 

[NOISYGIRL]

im in shock, and if i could i would have carried him out on my back, but im not aloud to move him untill hes better, or could cause pedal bone to rotate ((((

I thought the pedal bone only rotated if laminitis was the case ? The vet checked for this right ? have you spoken to the vet yourself ?

I don't think they should do anything like they did regarding tieing up without consulting you and to do it by chain ?

Maybe he did the damage scrabbling round, as they'd left him unattended how do they know how it happened ?

I would be very upset

 

[Allover]

Will you be able to keep calm when you speak to the yard owner (i would have great difficulty with this), if not it may be prudent to take a "neutral" person in with you to keep things calm.

I really feel for you having to leave him there

 

[paulineh]

If this is a professional yard they must follow a code of practice



Interesting reading http://www.newc.co.uk/advice/Codeof...df?PHPSESSID=8516f3133977315134e21edce01306ff

I would collect as much information as you can, speak to the YO & YM and if you do not get any satisfaction then I would tell them you will be putting this matter into the hands of your solicitor.

Is there no one else that can go and see your boy so as to get an independent view.

I had a problem and contacted my horse insurance where I got some very helpful advice from their legal people.

Good luck with your boy.

 

[starbar]

OK, I've skimmed through this but I get the idea. I would be absolutely bl00dy furious.....as soon as you can, move him. Poor poor boy. I would not be leaving my horse with anyone who thought this was the right way to manage a horse.
Sending you hugs xxx

 

[cbmcts]

would you like to come and assist lol x @ cbmcts x

Anytime