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Am looking at buying a 5yo mare that is perfect in almost everyway. She has been out competing at pre novice eventing all season, and has placed everytime out. Not only does she do a gorgeous test, she's the most honest jumper there is. She's friendly and sweet on the ground also. She's never once stopped, and not only that, I'm good friends with her owner and have ridden her several times, so I know her well. She's quite expensive, but she's an incredible horse. The only problem is it has sarcoids on the inside of one of its legs. The vet passed her on a 5 stage vetting because he thinks they are so insignificant and doesn't believe they will spread, but there is a risk. Does anyone else have a competitive horse that is going well despite sarcoids, or know of one? Or are you against them? This mare has the talent to go Advanced in the future, but if they will hinder her then I won't buy it. Help pleaseee!!!!!
 
Every horse advertised that has/once had sarcoids seems to have 'hence price' in their adverts
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so I assume they must be a bad thing
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Also, on a mute point, she has done a lot for a 5yr old- has she been turned away since she was broken? If not you could end up paying alot of money for a horse that goes stale quickly
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My horse had sarcoids but i had it removed and they havent spread (touch wood)...my mare is going amazingly at the moment and they dont hinder her at all...your mare sounds gorgeous, i would go for it
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My friends horse has sarcoids on her teats and in inner hind legs.
They dont effect her ability to compete or work in any way. The main problem is that they get quite raw looking in summer and flies irritate them, last summer she had a few removed and had a few days off work. Chances are they will come back but removing or coping with small ones is a small price for a lovely horse.
I guess you have to weigh up the pro's and cons and decide if you want this mare enough to take on what could be a issue??
 
You would need a significant reduction in the price as treating sarcoids if they get any bigger or worse is very expensive, and often causes them to get more aggressive. I would buy depending on the type of sarcoid and price of horse, a really nasty ulcerated type would stop me from buying (there are about 4 types of sarcoid so do your homework) The flat scabby type wouldn't put me off at all. Also be aware that you will need to keep her in a fly rug as sarcoids can be spread by flies on to wounds. Any pictures?
 
I bought a gelding with lots of sarcoids and had them successfully removed by laser treatment and they never grew back but my friends horse has very large ones in between her front legs and they weep and grow. The harder she works the bigger they grow, she had 2 removed using the caustic cream and got 4 in their place, they just multiplied, they often split and bleed making her irritable and they attract flies. I realise this doesn't help your dilemma but perhaps research methods of removal? I think each horse is different and may react differently? I wouldn't pay full price for a horse with sarcoids.
 
QR Ali-m ..... Yes she was turned away as a 4yo, she's only been competed this season, she's very sweet, not sour at all.
Melissa7793, thanks for that, the vet said I can them removed but there's risk of them multiplying. I might just take the risk, because she's so fantastic!! Also she's got good breeding prospects, because she's got great lines.
Thanks everyone, need to think about it, but weighing up the pros and cons, I find that the pros far outweigh the cons. I'd hate to see it sold to someone else and see her do incredibly well! I'd be kicking myself!
 
I know of a horse with sarcoids, as long as they are not too big they are ok! But as previously said in the summer they are a nightmare! The flies really get to them badly! I would want the price reduced to reflect this
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They look more like fly bites than sarcoids and they're not malignant. They've never been raw or ulcerated, you'd have to know they are there to notice them. It's still a risk though. Also they aren't malignant so there's less risk of spreading. I've heard of lasering, there's also that cream from Liverpool Uni.
 
Yes I'm looking at treatments now there's quite a few, the owner is willing to treat them before I buy, but I'm worried about the risks associated with treatment, like dressagediva said I don't want them to multiply and be left with a greater problem :S
 
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QR kate1, I guess maybe if I fly rugged it up to the eyeballs in summer it might be ok?

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Im sure 'it' would love that being head to toe in fly rugs 'it' may not need.

any pictures of this amazing horse?
 
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TT you refer to her as an IT, when she is a she, if things don't work out she can always be used as a happy hacker
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How rude
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They look more like fly bites than sarcoids and they're not malignant. They've never been raw or ulcerated, you'd have to know they are there to notice them. It's still a risk though. Also they aren't malignant so there's less risk of spreading. I've heard of lasering, there's also that cream from Liverpool Uni.

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Did you tell the vet this?? I would have thought you needed to seek the advice of a professional.
 
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They look more like fly bites than sarcoids and they're not malignant. They've never been raw or ulcerated, you'd have to know they are there to notice them. It's still a risk though. Also they aren't malignant so there's less risk of spreading. I've heard of lasering, there's also that cream from Liverpool Uni.

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Did you tell the vet this?? I would have thought you needed to seek the advice of a professional.

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f_s - not you as well!!
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She is the professional and 'bloody good' I seem to remember......
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QR f_s_, yes the vet has told me to buy because he doesn't think the sarcoids are serious enough, and they aren't likely to spread, however I'm worried about the small risk, that as a vet he has to warn me about. Also, because he's noticed them, my insurance won't cover sarcoids. It's expensive enough insuring an eventer, let alone one with sarcoids!! But it's a truly incredible horse. Ahh I'm overwhelmed!
 
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