Gucci_b
Well-Known Member
I found this soooo funny, i have'nt stoped laughing yet..brill post xx
Horses that have been swam.
Horses that have been 'roughed off', only have front shoes on, but suspect nail holes in the hinds. Or horses with no shoes - they are not just 'a bit footsore'.
Do a basic health check on everything;
Eyes, gums, trot up, walk backwards, spin round each way, sinuses, teeth, back, legs.
Check especially for squidgy knees and hocks.
Quick question - horses that have been swam (how do you tell??) That might sound really silly but unless the seller tells you or the horse goes into the ring dripping wet how do you know?
A tendon injury/dodgy knees will disappear if the leg has been injected and the horse swam for 3 weeks.
You will be able to tell by the coat being all stary, and the neck will be muscled slightly strangely.
They will never tell you if the horse has been swimming, although you may be able to catch out the odd young girl if you ask 'is it good at swimming?'
As a general rule you should never ask the sellers anything, everything you need to know will be in front of you or in the form
Is it something a seller might to you in order to convince you said horse is fit enough to go out and work immediately?
[ QUOTE ]
blimey, sounds like a minefield....So to summarise, dont buy a gelding in speedos and goggles!!!? and look for something that moves like a tortoise
Thanks for the tips guys x
Horses that have been 'roughed off', only have front shoes on, but suspect nail holes in the hinds. Or horses with no shoes - they are not just 'a bit footsore'.
Do a basic health check on everything;
Eyes, gums, trot up, walk backwards, spin round each way, sinuses, teeth, back, legs.
Check especially for squidgy knees and hocks.
Quick question - horses that have been swam (how do you tell??) That might sound really silly but unless the seller tells you or the horse goes into the ring dripping wet how do you know?
A tendon injury/dodgy knees will disappear if the leg has been injected and the horse swam for 3 weeks.
You will be able to tell by the coat being all stary, and the neck will be muscled slightly strangely.
They will never tell you if the horse has been swimming, although you may be able to catch out the odd young girl if you ask 'is it good at swimming?'
As a general rule you should never ask the sellers anything, everything you need to know will be in front of you or in the form
Is it something a seller might to you in order to convince you said horse is fit enough to go out and work immediately?
[ QUOTE ]
blimey, sounds like a minefield....So to summarise, dont buy a gelding in speedos and goggles!!!? and look for something that moves like a tortoise
Thanks for the tips guys x
