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Well I should be firstly writing a report on Chatsworth but as some may know Bud has been lame so had to withdraw, I then should have been writing a report on taking my 2 yr old to in hand show but as I decided to drown my sorrows on a hen night on Saturday, Sunday was written off with not being able to keep anything down!

So Bud’s lameness – after vet nerve blocked fetlock joint on Friday we were called in for x-rays Saturday (lots of crying). Well x-rays showed that Bud has in fact got fractures to sesamoid bones, everyone quite shocked. It turns out these are old from an old injury due to the ‘mothey’ edges. Prognosis – hopeful, as he hasn’t been lame in the 2 years I have had him he has coped with it till now – we think hard ground is contributing factor and maybe he has pulled/twisted it which has flared it up. He had steroid injection in to joint and now we have to cross everything that it works – if so he’ll be back in work in just a couple of weeks, if not who knows what will happen. The vet seems positive that he will be able to compete again so I must keep this in mind. I will then just have to pick and chose events/competitions and assess ground conditions thoroughly.
So not great news but could be worse I suppose.

So after just about recovering by Sunday afternoon I decided to cheer myself up by looking for a companion pony as when Bud (or new horse if steroids don’t work) moves to my house with new arena and stables they will need little friend. Has to be little due to limited grazing so what better than a miniature Shetland. Been in touch with some breeders and I was put in touch with a breeder in Derbyshire who had a little mare that needed a new home as a companion….. Well I have never seen anything as cute as the foals there was a whole shed full I could have taken them all home!! A few of the colts were for sale but I didn’t want to take something on like that plus they won’t be ready for a while…. So I saw the little mare and she is just gorgeous I will put photos in pic lounge but here’s taster

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What do you think? Should I buy her?

Sorry for this being in here its bit of a ramble trying to stay positive for Bud and not cry too much, we don’t seem to have much luck! Anyone with advice or experience of these types of fractures gratefully received. Can i buy supplements that would help?

Thanks for reading x
 
She is lovely I always wanted a coloured mini shetland she is cute buy her
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Fingers crossed for bud I hope all picks up for you both soon.
 
Oh wow, I think Bud would LOVE her! What will you do when you go to competitions though - take them both?

Chin up about Bud, the vets sound quite hopeful, and I think a lot of horses go around with similar things their whole life without their owners knowing. Speak to your vets, but something like Cortaflex or Better Bones (also from Equine America) might be worth using. They are expensive though so speak to your vets first like I said. The injections are supposed to be excellent, he made need to have them every so often to keep him in top shape.
 
Bud is DEFINATELY going to love her, shes adorable.

At least you know what is wrong with him know and can hopefully avoid him going lame in the future xx
 
Puts practicle hat on,

nice theory on getting a little one as grazing is limited but do think about the laminitus possibilities. I know a number of companion poines who aren't much a companion due to having to be in on hay when the grass is good.

Just something worth considering.
 
So frustrating and disappointing but all is not lost and only a few wks off
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I have fingers x but does sound the prognosis is good YAY.

Now i think bud will LOVE dinky pony, but like Ali i do worry about laminitus. SO just something to bear in mind when you purchase one.

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Re: the whole worry about laminitus with a little pny-what about a goat, or sheep?
Random I know-but very good field companions as eat all the rough growth, and sheep keep worm count down.
We have two sheep to keep our old pony happy. She adores them. We basically asked the local farmer around lambing if any having to be bottle-fed. and it went from there-they require some hay in the winter if bad weather and no grass, farmer comes to check for fly strike, and shearing once a year and both a characters-not so exciting as a pny i know but both have pro's and cons!
 
thanks everyone, she is cute isn't she!! and thanks for support for Bud i will tell him later.

don't worry i have thoroughly thought about laminitus, this pony has no history of it and none of their others ponies have ever had it either... my good friend has a shettie and she manages her with grazing muzzle etc so i can get all the tips off her and just be sensible with what to feed her....
 
already been down that route as i have a centre locally, to be honest they weren't overly helpful as i really wanted a shetland and they tried to make me have an old laminitic pony, and there is so much red tape to get through it would take an age - tried all the other rescue centres too but was getting frustrated so decided best option would be to buy my own and so contacted breeders to see if i could help kind of rehome any of theirs and i was lucky to find this little one....
 
i had thought about a goat or sheep but as you say not quite as exciting!! or as cute to look after..... was worried they'd escape easier and might eat all the flowers and vegetables that my OH is lovingly trying to grow!!! good idea but i so want a mini - i have to make the decision today as other poeple lined up to see her!! and my mum is away dam it i hate being desision maker
 
Sorry to hear about Bud hun. Don't get too down though, Dubh came sound after his steroid injections & is back out eventing again. We just have to be very picky about the ground.


As for companion YES! She's lovely!
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thank you so much it is so good to hear of other horses in similar position, as you say i'll just have to be picky about ground!
just going to call about pony now!!
thanks again
 
Sorry to hear about Bud, you have such rotten luck at the moment. As others have said though the vets sound positive, you must be very very relieve that you didnt run at Chatsworth.

Thinking of you and Bud and fingers crossed he is back up and running in the very near future.
 
My sister in law's horse did her suspensory lig at the end of last year, and while this was being investigated, they discovered she had an old sesamoid chip. Originally the idea was to operate on this while she was off with the suspensory problem. They went ahead with this (keyhole sort of surgery I think) but decided for some reason not to remove the chip. Just cleaned out the joint and medicated it, and as far as I know was given a reasonable enough prognosis.
This mare is only a 6yo, so not high mileage and had evented at intro/PN.
I can try to find out more details if you would like to know anything specific.
SHe uses the vet hospital in Liphook.
Cute pony by the way.

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Thank you yes i am very glad!!

I took him out on the lunge last night and just let him have a little trot and i am sure he looking a bit better so staying very positive!

He is out in the filed today so just hope he doens't prat about!!
 
oh how interesting, yes my vet decided not to operate and just medicate the joint.
Bud is only 7 so hopefullt has plenty years left in him.
Would be intested to know if they mentioned any supplements to feed? Or likelihood of arthritus? Or any things to fo or not do really.......
Thanks for replying, oh and i've bought the pony!!!
 
you could try feeding him the herb comfrey, it helps to aid calcium absorbtion, which obviously is good for bones healing. give a bunch to him daily
does you local tack/feed shop sell homeopathic remedies? i can pm you with some numbers to order some homeopathic healers if you are interested?
the pony is so sweet, you had to buy her!!! good luck!
 
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