Potential New Horse Thread - Vetting Today!

[EventingMum]

Congratulations, he looks lovely! One word of caution as I'm now paranoid about this (so feel free to ignore), please don't rely on a blood test for strangles - I did and it was a false negative so horse did actually have strangles albeit without a temperature etc, it was an absolute nightmare and cost me the best part of £20k in vet fees and lost income.

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Congratulations, he looks lovely! One word of caution as I'm now paranoid about this (so feel free to ignore), please don't rely on a blood test for strangles - I did and it was a false negative so horse did actually have strangles albeit without a temperature etc, it was an absolute nightmare and cost me the best part of £20k in vet fees and lost income.

Oh god, how awful for you! I will definitely take that on board, thank you.

Shetland..can I just ask, if this happens when 'you are not really looking'. - what happens when you are?

Just take it this way.. it's bl0ody lucky I dont' have my own land!

 

[Jeni the dragon]

Congratulations! What a stunning boy!

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Buckets
Haynets
Headcollar-I’m assuming a full
Leadropes

Being Irish, I’ll bet he doesn’t know about polos, none of the Irish horses I’ve known have understood treats being hand fed.

Dummy question , do you have a yard sorted?!

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Buckets
Haynets
Headcollar-I’m assuming a full
Leadropes

Being Irish, I’ll bet he doesn’t know about polos, none of the Irish horses I’ve known have understood treats being hand fed.

Dummy question , do you have a yard sorted?!

I'll be interested to find out if he does know about treats, he's only been in from his youngster herd for a couple weeks so I highly doubt it! Confirmed full, so headcollar (and a field safe one just in case?). I have sorted a yard, it's one of the best ones in the area, I am so lucky they have a space. He will be on 5 day part livery which I need due to my working hours, but it's also good that he'll be on a yard with a bit of routine - hopefully that will slightly reduce the culture shock. Seller also said he is on haylage, no hard feed, and rugged at night as it's apparently still cold over there.

I will probably be on here to ask for lots of advice in the coming months, as this is my first real, real youngster - so apologies to everyone in advance! I am nowhere near an expert, but thankfully have a few trusted professionals who I can enlist to help if/when needed.

ETA: does anyone have any good recommendations for a floor feeder? I am keen not to use haynets.

 

[JBM]

Buckets
Haynets
Headcollar-I’m assuming a full
Leadropes

Being Irish, I’ll bet he doesn’t know about polos, none of the Irish horses I’ve known have understood treats being hand fed.

Dummy question , do you have a yard sorted?!

I only know TBs who don’t understand eating treats every other horse I’ve met does! Especially my girls they would eat anything
They enjoy the occasional oat and honey nature valley bar too

 

[Barton Bounty]

Shetland..can I just ask, if this happens when 'you are not really looking'. - what happens when you are?

She said we are all bad influences! But I blame you

 

[Barton Bounty]

I'll be interested to find out if he does know about treats, he's only been in from his youngster herd for a couple weeks so I highly doubt it! Confirmed full, so headcollar (and a field safe one just in case?). I have sorted a yard, it's one of the best ones in the area, I am so lucky they have a space. He will be on 5 day part livery which I need due to my working hours, but it's also good that he'll be on a yard with a bit of routine - hopefully that will slightly reduce the culture shock. Seller also said he is on haylage, no hard feed, and rugged at night as it's apparently still cold over there.

I will probably be on here to ask for lots of advice in the coming months, as this is my first real, real youngster - so apologies to everyone in advance! I am nowhere near an expert, but thankfully have a few trusted professionals who I can enlist to help if/when needed.

ETA: does anyone have any good recommendations for a floor feeder? I am keen not to use haynets.

I am sooooo excited for you! I really am! He looks a darling. I reckon he might grow to an x full though

 

[ihatework]

Massive congratulations- wishing all all the best with him!

 

[irishdraft]

I saw this one and really liked him Adam Ferris seems to have some really nice young horses in & haven't ever seen anything derogatory about him . Good luck x

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

She said we are all bad influences! But I blame you

I thoroughly blame the both of you! (and my OH & mum who both said in the same day, but separately, you really need to just go out and buy a horse - nearly dropped dead in shock!).

 

[Nicnac]

He's gorgeous. Mine is by Crannagh Hero and is perfect in every way (yes I'm biased!) Glad I didn't see him first as we would have had a bidding war

 

[Barton Bounty]

I thoroughly blame the both of you! (and my OH & mum who both said in the same day, but separately, you really need to just go out and buy a horse - nearly dropped dead in shock!).

And so with their blessing comes… Mack

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

I can't reply to you all separately but thanks for all the kind comments everyone - it means a lot and is super reassuring to the nerves that you all think he looks a good'un!

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

He's gorgeous. Mine is by Crannagh Hero and is perfect in every way (yes I'm biased!) Glad I didn't see him first as we would have had a bidding war

Oooh I'd love to see a photo! A couple of people commented on the sales ad to say they have full/half siblings and they were fabulous, so sounds like he's come from great lineage all round!

 

[MuddyMonster]

Congratulations He looks lovely & hope you have lots of fun with him

 

[Birker2020]

He’s only gone and passed!! Eeeeeek! I am utterly thrilled, won’t post the photos as the vet is in them but he looks brilliant too.

Just need to call yard in the AM to confirm ref: strangles test and delivery and he’ll be on his way!

Oh god, I sold everything I owned two years ago… what do I need to buy! Wheelbarrow, head collar and buckets I think is about it!

So delighted for you. Congrats ❤❤

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

So delighted for you. Congrats ❤❤

Thanks Birker, when are you looking for your next one? I hope Lari's getting on well after his foot incident!

 

[Birker2020]

Thanks Birker, when are you looking for your next one? I hope Lari's getting on well after his foot incident!

Lari doing well thank you. Heel healing and tendon much improved.

As soon as he is back at retirement and I can find another contract to start I will start looking.

I don't really want to lose another Summer but I'm glad I'm not working with all his rehabbing to do.

I'm so excited for you x

 

[Carrottom]

You lucky, lucky lady, congratulations, he looks smashing.

 

[nagblagger]

Birker you have to 'not ' look for a horse, that's where all of you have been going wrong..

 

[Nicnac]

Oooh I'd love to see a photo! A couple of people commented on the sales ad to say they have full/half siblings and they were fabulous, so sounds like he's come from great lineage all round!

My avatar was his sales photo. He'll be 16 this year and had him since he was 4. Would get another Crannagh Hero in a heartbeat.

 

[Barton Bounty]

Birker you have to 'not ' look for a horse, that's where all of you have been going wrong..

Yes @Birker2020 do not look on adam ferris farms

 

[southerncomfort]

Brilliant news! Very happy for you!

 

[ponynutz]

Brilliant news! Someone said Rory and I just love that

 

[View]

Oh he is a looker all right. So pleased he passed vet.

 

[wills_91]

He is superb! Hope you post lots of photos & updates I feel he's going to have a big fan club.

 

[Fjord]

Oh he's lovely!

 

[Peglo]

Hurrah!! Congratulations. So happy for both of you.

 

[splashgirl45]

Congratulations, looking forward to lots of pics when he is home