Really gutted and scared about the future :'(

I have no advice to give you which can make any difference to the prognosis but i can send you all of my sympathy and best wishes at this very difficult time.You will have to be guided by your mare and the Vet and i guess you will have some choices,albeit not the ridden one you would have wished for.Best of luck and please let us all know what happens,good or bad.
 
I will all let you know how monday goes :(

The real stickler is shes never looked better! As long as she is happy and healthy, she will live a long and happy retirement. I truely do believe in the power of time. The vets need to see her to asses(sp?) her.

Delicia today

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There is so much knowledge around, so many different points of view, i feel like i am drowning sometimes underneath it all. All thats ever mattered is Delicia is happy and safe. She owes me nothing.
 
Totally stunning horse ! My heart goes out to you. Think I know where you are too, such a lovely yard. If I knew how to post a pic I would post one of our mare in her prime... always the best ones. Hugs x
 
So sorry to hear this. Dee really is one of the most beautiful horses I have seen, and I can tell you love her so much too.

Take care of yourself.
 
morrismob said:
Totally stunning horse ! My heart goes out to you. Think I know where you are too, such a lovely yard. If I knew how to post a pic I would post one of our mare in her prime... always the best ones. Hugs x
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We are at Bedgebury in Kent :) lovely yard. Delicia is very happy there :).

Moomince Pie said:
So sorry to hear this. Dee really is one of the most beautiful horses I have seen, and I can tell you love her so much too.

Take care of yourself.
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She is stunning...i am hoping she comes good. Time and patience will play a part here.
 
I'm so sorry to hear this you must be devastated. I have a mare with kissing spine she's been retired now for eight years and as long as she is happy and comfortable in her field with her friends she can carry on. I did find that she needed to live on level ground and although she looks a little bit lame sometimes I can tell that she's happy. I think they let you know when things aren't right. I'll be thinking of you.
 
I am sorry to read this. I can't fully remember what her issues are but i think at 10 yo she has time and youth on her side and, personally i would go down the route of 'retiring' her at the minute, I don't know whether you'd turn her out 24/7 but I think that would be a good idea, let her mooch about in a field, maybe take her shoes off (that's up to you and whether her feet will cope) and reassess her maybe in a year or two's time? I don't know how long you have been treating her for but I also don't think there is anything wrong with giving them some help with some form of painkillers but I would not put any horse on bute long-terms as I had a pony on bute for spavin many years ago and it caused liver problems.

I am sure you'll make the right decision for your horse and, as you've said, if she's happy in herself then no reason why she couldn't just have a happy retirement if you are able to provide that for her.
 
Oh my darling, darling girl.

I have been asleep and missed your FB status and my bleddy phone :(

Have heart, deep breaths - remember the discussion you and I had?
I still have faith....

Oh rubbish - I'm going to call you
 
Ah I'm sorry to hear this. fwiw, I'd second ester's comments - and CW's about danilon - with rest and freedom it is possible that she will at least have a comfortable retirement, if not more -even if that is a long shot. Either way, I'm sure your vet will advise you ;)
 
So sorry to hear this, but don't give up hope yet - as others have said, a year off may help - if she can be kept pain free during this time. Some other good suggestions on this thread already for you. Good luck for Monday and do keep us updated. x
 
I'm so sorry to hear this. Have been through it and know how utterly heart-breaking it is. I came within hours of having my girl put to sleep. I didn't, in the end, and she's been turned away for 18 months now, fully retired. She seemed to come right after a previous year's turn away, but still couldn't handle the return to work. I wasn't sure she would be able to cope with retirement (took her a long, long time to come down), or that she would ever be comfortable enough to enjoy it. She's living out 24/7 in a herd, sound and chilled. Don't underestimate the value of turning away, without shoes, and letting them heal themselves. You have nothing else to lose.
 
forgot to say that in your situation as others have suggested I would take shoes off and turn away for at least 6 months as long as she continues to be comfortable and then reassess x
 
Ill only PTS if shes uncomfortable with no hope of return. Im going to rough her off and bring her back to a more natural state, give her time and danilon for a short time period and wait.

Just wish i could go on a hack :(
 
So so sorry to read this. I enjoyed your posts about Dee, she truly is stunning.

I have to agree with those who have said shoes off and turn her away for a year of doctor green. A yard I was at ages ago had an old ex racer that just pootled about happy as larry in the fields, 7 years prior he had had an awful fall p2p. They were never 100% sure what he had done but it was pretty dire however the owner loved him so he went out in the field for 'one last summer' which turned in to 'one last year' and well....he was still there when I left 3 years later, a little stiff but happy enough.

The barefoot forum will be able to help you transition Dee to barefoot. Take care of yourself and Dee. xx
 
I'm so sorry to read this, (((HUGS))) will keep everything crossed for Monday for you both.

Like others have said time can be a great healer, so hopefully 12 months off will help her body.

She looks stunning in that picture x
 
Thank you everyone.

Shes on a good diet of pure horse feeds pure easy, micronised linseed, garlic and hay. Her feet are in actually really good condition. Im going to start introducing her to the field again...might wait for it to dry up a little more.
 
SS I know that D has more issues than just KS, but with my mare, the vets were fairly adamant that time off would make the situation worse. Their argument was that the topline needs to be very strong to support the back and keep the spinal processes apart - obviously your situation is quite different as you have the other issues to deal with, but it might be that your vet may have a different option than to turn away.
Either way, I really hope you get some helpful answers when the vet sees your girlie x
 
So sorry - she is a true beauty. I was just admiring again your 'tacked up' photos yesterday on another thread. Dee is a stunner. Who knows though that time may not bring you both a miracle. Dr Green is an amazing healer. Good vibes and hugs to you both xxx

Mine are on Pure Feeds - they are fab :)
 
I haven't read the other threads....but I really feel for you and wish you luck for Monday. Do what YOU believe to be right for Dee and yourself. I agree there is a lot to be said for everything off and turn away for 6 months or a year. I know of a good few horses who have been written off by vets (including Rossdales) and who have gone on to prove everyone wrong. Time and Dr Green are great healers....but only you know your girl, and what ever decision you make will be the right one. .....be strong x
 
SS - so sorry to hear about your gorgeous horse D all is not lost keep positive.
With regard to the barefoot question, when I worked as a groom for an eventing and hunting family all the horses were turned out barefoot during their rest period inbetween the seasons.
Letting a horse chill out can work wonders and is worth a try.
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I don't think any two horses with kissing spine are the same, and often they have something else going on as well. Some can come good with work and local treatment, some are suitable for the operation, others can retire in suitable conditions. Devastating news and very worrying though.
 
I alwy said to the vets I thought she needed time. They were verg sure I should work her to get her strong. I'm going to continue our daily walks for illegal grass ;) as she does enjoy this and have a good old chat to her tomorrow :).

I just feel for her so much. She's such a good mare and I want to do everything right. As for the acupuncture. Am I right in thinking only a vet can perform it as its needles? I'm going to ask before all the insurance money runs out :).
 
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