Recommendations needed – turning an injured horse away

[LFD]

Hi, I’m looking for some where to turn away my 6yo ISH gelding for 12/18 month from April onwards. He has a collateral ligament injury from trying to jump out of his field back in August. I’ve had him on box rest ever since (limited walking in hand) but unfortunately he is still lame. We are trying IRAP therapy over the next 6 weeks but the vet thinks that his only real chance, before having to consider the worst, is giving the injury time to heal.

I’m based in Edinburgh but want to move him to a yard with big fields with lots of grass for him to roam, and hopefully heal. I don’t mind where it is as long as there is someone reliable to check in on him for me and I’ll visit weekly. We don’t really have anywhere with the grass/space locally so finding somewhere lovely for him is the most important thing. It’s such a hard decision as I have spent so much time with him every day since the accident but it seems like the only option left.

Can anyone recommend anywhere Lothians/Fife/Borders/Glasgow/Perthshire way I could contact , or does anyone have any experience of turning a horse away they can share with me as it’s something I’ve never done before?

Thanks in advance

 

[TPO]

I'll ask my friend for you. They sometimes take liveries on their farm and have loads of hilly fields to turn away on with company. She's away this wkend but I'll ask on Monday and get back to you.

 

[LFD]

I'll ask my friend for you. They sometimes take liveries on their farm and have loads of hilly fields to turn away on with company. She's away this wkend but I'll ask on Monday and get back to you.

That would be great, thanks!

 

[Jnhuk]

I used to livery here with one of my guys but since I left when moved away in 2006 they have gone down the rehab/retirement livery route. Very knowledgeable people

http://www.duncrahillstud.co.uk/rehabilitation.asp

Lovely big fields and hacking etc...

 

[LFD]

I used to livery here with one of my guys but since I left when moved away in 2006 they have gone down the rehab/retirement livery route. Very knowledgeable people

http://www.duncrahillstud.co.uk/rehabilitation.asp

Lovely big fields and hacking etc...

Thanks, I actually emailed them yesterday and just waiting to hear back. Good to hear a strong recommendation. I hope it all works out

 

[asbo]

EEC does retirement livery, price includes horses being checked and haylage in the fields

 

[Spook]

We're not taking any more liveries on but yes we do have experience of taking horses for long rest/recuperation/mending periods..... large grass fields in summer (usually shared with either sheep or cattle) and large stubble fields With ad=lib hay, straw or haylage as required in winter. It's a great way to give them time off provided there is enough shelter and/or a rug as required. Important for them not to be bullied and harassed by field mates though, they need peace whilst recovering.

Funnily enough our last one came up from Edinborough.

 

[LFD]

We're not taking any more liveries on but yes we do have experience of taking horses for long rest/recuperation/mending periods..... large grass fields in summer (usually shared with either sheep or cattle) and large stubble fields With ad=lib hay, straw or haylage as required in winter. It's a great way to give them time off provided there is enough shelter and/or a rug as required. Important for them not to be bullied and harassed by field mates though, they need peace whilst recovering.

Funnily enough our last one came up from Edinborough.

Thanks Spool - I'll make sure to find somewhere peaceful be can recover. Do keep us in mind though if you have any spaces freeing up in the future.

 

[LFD]

EEC does retirement livery, price includes horses being checked and haylage in the fields

Thanks Asbo - I'll give EEC a call and see if they have any spaces and that's nice and close for visits

 

[TPO]

I've asked my friend and pointed her in the direction of this thread

 

[LFD]

I've asked my friend and pointed her in the direction of this thread

Thanks, that's really kind of you.

 

[cm2581]

I don't know your story but if you are happy to send your horse away for 18 months on grass livery what about considering Rockley for rehabilitation? Obviously it may not be suitable but worth talking to Nic to see if there is any hope.