Thank you. I viewed him last week and then didn't think about it until I had got home, so they are sending me some hair to do the test. He does go forward and has been schooled but there is something I can't put my finger on. I am thinking that if he does, then I will still buy him and manage him potentially - will have to think on that.
Thank you, that did run through my mind but then I thought it is very strong cobby hair, so if they plucked from another cob, that might not work out too well either.
I have messaged you - hope thats ok to do so.
Right decision, step away, it will be heartache.
Yes, I did raise this with them. I am sure they will - they do not believe it to be an issue.
I despair when people do not take PSSM1 or 2 seriously - OK I am coming at this from a NF perspective but so many cobs have it. Maybe off topic (apologies) but the NF Breed Society who were brilliant at dealing with the problem when it first became known have recently had to add another stallion and his offspring to the list of affected animals. Worrying times
Yes I saw that a NF stallion has an incorrect result - with wide reaching consequences, years later. It is because of all the efforts made by the NF Breed Society that I became aware of PSSM - they have to be applauded for the approach that has been taken.I despair when people do not take PSSM1 or 2 seriously - OK I am coming at this from a NF perspective but so many cobs have it. Maybe off topic (apologies) but the NF Breed Society who were brilliant at dealing with the problem when it first became known have recently had to add another stallion and his offspring to the list of affected animals. Worrying times
I honestly think some people like it as it tends to make them ploddy and lazy, but they are also very unhappy horses
Yes, the New Forest society been far more proactive than WPCS - heads totally in the sand. Admittedly Type(s)2 more likely there, but really do not want to acknowledge there’s an issue, at all.I despair when people do not take PSSM1 or 2 seriously - OK I am coming at this from a NF perspective but so many cobs have it. Maybe off topic (apologies) but the NF Breed Society who were brilliant at dealing with the problem when it first became known have recently had to add another stallion and his offspring to the list of affected animals. Worrying times
The trouble is you have no idea how badly they'll be affected. I've always said that if my only experience of PSSM1 was my Ardennes I'd wonder what all the fuss was about - but my Appy has been badly affected. Even when she was in full work she couldn't handle a 45min clinic (with micro management) and once her workload was reduced due to a tweaked ligament she just couldn't come back again.
Well, might also have that, but OP has actually paid for and got a positive result for PSSM 1 genetic test, so that’s a very clear red flag to any buyer unprepared for exceptional heartache. Step away!
