horsesatemymoney
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Aw nothing to say really, as it's your decision, he looks a lovely boy from your pic and I'm sure you know what is best for him xx hugs to you
Aching hips - no we just ended up taking his shoes off and going barefoot. It was discussed but we agreed with not having them on to see how he went without.
Miles Jess I've just read your later post. It doesn't sound like spavin to me. Sounds very much like my mare who was also diagnosed with spavin and it was jumped on by the vets as being the cause of the lameness when it later emerged at the equine hospital that it wasn't.
Sorry for the delay in replying -
He constantly shifts his weight, stands with his legs under him, can't hold his feet up for long, trips up... Eventually I stopped riding as he felt too lame again and unfair on him, which the vet agreed with. He has gone ribby and gloomy, started dragging his back leg and it sort of twists when he walks. I think in a way to cope with the pain
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All signs of severe chronic pain, I'm afraid. IMO your vet is recommending the correct course of action.
All signs of severe chronic pain, I'm afraid. IMO your vet is recommending the correct course of action.
... I think I knew the decision I had to make before posting.
He's my first horse and it's not a nice situation to be in but the answer is obvious to everyone including me.
Hard as it is, I'll always do right by him. I'll speak to his vet.
Thanks guys x