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[spannahw]

Thought it was by far time I introduced myself as I've been lurking for some time!

I have a rather ailment-prone ISH (so will probably be seen frequenting 'veterinary'!) who I enjoy hacking and schooling but don't compete. He's quite a sweetie really.

I can see how addictive this forum can be and how many interesting topics are discussed - also has had me giggling lots!

Thanks for reading!

 

[Natalie_H]

Hello & Welcome. Look forward to discussing your ailment prone ISH. I have an ailment prone TB. Any pics?

 

[pottamus]

Hi...welcome to the mad house!!! It is great on here but addictive.

 

[spannahw]

Thank you!
Ahh you have the same problem then! Have been thinking of suggesting a reward point loyalty card scheme to my vet for people like us! (he's not that bad really).

Err - hope these pics work, here goes...

 

[RainbowB]

Hi and welcome! What's your horse's name? He's gorgeous

 

[Natalie_H]

He is a very handsome chap! What's his name? I know what you mean with the reward points - my vet has taken pictures of my boy's skin condition as he has never seen anything like it - I should have copyrighted them - they'll probably turn up on a book or on a website at some point as an "extreme example"!!!!

 

[spannahw]

Wow! My boy (Fin) has never made photos (don't give him ideas)!
Has your fella's problem been resolved now or is it still on-going?

 

[princesskelly]

hi and welcome. your horse is gorgeous. love the second picture.
have fun.

 

[Natalie_H]

Well Fin is gorgeous! Well our hoof problems are currently resolved - being that the dry weather is over - However, the chronic urticaria is back for the 3rd successive winter

What are your problems?

 

[spannahw]

Thank you, stroppy_poppy, your dun looks lovely too - I see you're a fan of the nose-eye-view pic too.

 

[princesskelly]

thank's

she'll be pleased to hear that!

i like that kinda of picture. just wish she would put ears forward.as soon as i get camera out she puts them back!

find that a feed bucket works though!

 

[ladylisa]

welcome hope you have fun on this site

 

[spannahw]

Oh no - not something I've had any experience of - does it distress him?

This year mine had a mystery neck injury that fortunately righted itself after 3 months off, but has seisamoiditis, has had annular ligament injury and is prone to tying up in the autumn. Just to name a few!

 

[Natalie_H]

Awwww! Poor Fin. Know how you feel! It fortunately doesn't distress him, although he gets a little grumpy when he's having an outbreak. It's a puzzler as we know what the allergens are & have eliminated them to the best of our knowledge, but every winter it comes back. I trust Fin is well at the current time?

 

[spannahw]

Glad it doesn't bother him too much, still - really frustrating when there's a mystery round these things (what's your boy's name?). Wonder what kicks it off in winter?! They don't cause trouble by halves!

Touch wood, he's staying out of trouble so far, thanks!

 

[Theresa_F]

Hi and welcome - what a lovely lad.

Have over the years been an owner of a Dangerprone Daphne, I can sympathise.

I now have two sensible boys - and apart from cancer checks, the vets fees are not so bad, but the cats are making up on the vets fees front fast. Problem with having so many ancient ones.

 

[Natalie_H]

Hi Again - His name is Vizzy (racing name - Le Grand Vizier). We think it's the hay that brings it on - even though it's low rye content. But it might be heat related as he grows an astonishingly thick winter coat for a TB & it does coincide with that too. I am delighted that Fin is well at the moment - I know how great it feels when then are 100% when you are as beset by problems as we are!