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hi, can someone explain to me what pinfired (think that is how you spell it) actually is. also does it have any lasting effects and if a horse has had this should you steer clear of buying. thanks
 
As I understand it, it is when hot pins are passed through the tendons. If you look closely enough, you may be able to see the scarring.

A horse that is pinfired is likely to break down in hard work.

If you google it, you get some good explantions.
 
thanks i have been it seems to be something to do with tendon or splint damage. it seems to work in polo ponies.
 

Ah - ok - thanks for clearing that up!
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My RI bought a dressage horse from the continent at one of those sales (excuse my ignorance) where the horses are vetted both abroad and in the UK before sale. Anyway, her OH's parents bought the horse for her (unknown to her) to bring on and sell. It was only when they got it home that they noticed the pinfire scars. I know she tried to get a refund/return the horse with the support of local vet as she wasn't technically sound.

Anyway, she tried bringing her into work but she just couldn't take it and is now a (very expensive) broodmare.
 
I personally wouldn't buy a horse which had been pinfired. There are plenty of good horses out there without lumbering yourself with one that may have long term health issues. It could end up costing a lot of money.
 
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would you buy a horse with it? i would assume the insurance companys are not keen.

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It would depend what I wanted the horse for. If I wanted to hack then I wouldn't be too worried, or dressage, but if I wanted to jump or XC I would most likely think twice before buying a horse that had been fired. Whatever you do, get a 5 stage vetting if you are thinking about buying one that has had it done, and be honest with the vet about what you want it for.
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thanks, it was an interesting article. we have been looking for over a year and this one has come up and i am so unsure i would not have touched it a year ago but after seeing some of the rubbish out there at silly prices this is priced sensible and is out doing bsja at present. i am so mixed up as it is perfect in all ways apart from this to its legs
 
Those pictures show a horse who has been bar-fired. Pin-fired is easy to spot as the horse will have lots of white dots on it's tendons.

No I wouldn't buy a horse who has been pin-fired.
 
Well, personally I think it's rather barbaric but considering some NH horses had it an then won many a time afterwards (I think one of Jenny Pittman's racers won Cheltenham after being pinfired, I might be wrong though) I would think there is a chance 'your' horse still has a lot of running in him.
However, I don't think I would go for a pinfired horse myself...
 
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Those pictures show a horse who has been bar-fired. Pin-fired is easy to spot as the horse will have lots of white dots on it's tendons.

No I wouldn't buy a horse who has been pin-fired.

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Oops! Sorry Tia
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In my haste not to get caught out at work I didn't look properly *glances round to check for spies*
 
My TB has been pin-fired and it has caused him no problems, he was an affiliated SJ and has done novice dressage, he is nearly 18 and still going strong!
 
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