lovecharles
Well-Known Member
I know you know more than me and are not as stupid but,
Im writing this as a warning to all people looking to buy a horse or pony.
Charles is a 16.2hh Chestnut Thoroughbred type. He arrived at my yard on March 15th 2008, under-weight and sad. Over the last 5 months he has gained weight and muscle, and unfortunately has become more dominant. He became very aggressive and nasty, lashing out, biting refusing to be caught and kicking. Under saddle he was an angel.
We decided something had to be done, and we called the vet to check for any problems that could be causing this behaviour, with the prospect of then getting a behaviourist.
We discovered that he was in pain, lame down his back and neck, had disgustingly sharp teeth and pain in his poll. The vet also took blood samples to check that he wasnt a rig, and to make sure his liver and kidneys were ok.
When we bought Charles, we were told by the woman that he had had his teeth done the same week and that hed been given the all clear by the vet. Stupidly, we trusted her and went ahead and bought him.
I know that every book/magazine pushes you to have a horse vetted before purchasing. Its common sense. I was stupid and believed the woman who sold him. I now have a horse in pain and a huge vet bill. Please, please, please dont ignore this rule as vetting a horse is one of the most important things you can do when buying. I know you lot aren't as stupid as i am.
I feel awful, my poor poor boy.
Im writing this as a warning to all people looking to buy a horse or pony.
Charles is a 16.2hh Chestnut Thoroughbred type. He arrived at my yard on March 15th 2008, under-weight and sad. Over the last 5 months he has gained weight and muscle, and unfortunately has become more dominant. He became very aggressive and nasty, lashing out, biting refusing to be caught and kicking. Under saddle he was an angel.
We decided something had to be done, and we called the vet to check for any problems that could be causing this behaviour, with the prospect of then getting a behaviourist.
We discovered that he was in pain, lame down his back and neck, had disgustingly sharp teeth and pain in his poll. The vet also took blood samples to check that he wasnt a rig, and to make sure his liver and kidneys were ok.
When we bought Charles, we were told by the woman that he had had his teeth done the same week and that hed been given the all clear by the vet. Stupidly, we trusted her and went ahead and bought him.
I know that every book/magazine pushes you to have a horse vetted before purchasing. Its common sense. I was stupid and believed the woman who sold him. I now have a horse in pain and a huge vet bill. Please, please, please dont ignore this rule as vetting a horse is one of the most important things you can do when buying. I know you lot aren't as stupid as i am.
I feel awful, my poor poor boy.
