To sell or to give away?

So what exactly does he require to bring him to full health? I think I remember from your last thread on the subject but could do with refreshing the detail...
 
I am told he will have IAD for the rest of his life so will need will need a light work load, and if in work 20 puffs of albuterol a day and if that doesn't work approx. 200 tablets a day being gradually reduced (if possible).
 
I'm confused with the health thing too. You say he just needs bringing back to work & you don't have time. Then that you don't want him ridden & pumped with steroids just to go up the road. Which is it? Cos if its the latter he's basically an unhealthy companion with potentially costly medical needs, & also as a sec d not the best companion type (native & a good doer so not ideal as a horse companion, big & therefore more costly to grazing & forage as a small pony companion). Given how cheaply & easily healthy, more compatible companions are to get hold of, do you really see a large market for him? I don't. Which gives you three choices. Pts, keep, or loan to a trusted friend.
 
I can not imagine for one minute that you will be prepared to take him on under those conditions unfortunately. Can't you keep him in light work? Retire him completely?
 
No, I didn't say he just "needs bringing back into work". I wish it was that simple.

If you read my previous thread I said that the vets have said it is unlikely he will ever be up to medium/heavy work again. For this reason I don't want him to go as a riding horse or anything other than a happy hacker. I want him to be stress free.

I am more than aware of the fact that he is not going to be easy to find a home for, which is exactly why I am in a conundrum.

Thanks for the replies, I shall mull over.
 
So a light hack requiring daily medication - not a great prospect particularly as he isn't the easiest under saddle. I wouldn't be parting with him. Sounds like the best thing to do is keep him in light work and see how he goes. The vet told me my mare had COPD - funny that there hasn't been a single sign of it since her first 'attack' so you never know. Seeing him twice a week gives him a secure future - I don't see what the problem is.
 
I don't understand why working a 45 hour week means you only see him twice a week. I used to work a 40 hour week, with a further 16 hours minimum at work, saw them everyday, unless I was rota'd to work a saturday to monday shift.
 
You seem to be in a genuine dilemma here as unlike some posts i do believe you want the best for this pony, have you asked advice of the vet?. yes not all sec d are perfect companions but hey they good at just being a horse and turned away to live out the rest of its days, maybe advertise locally (so you can check) and see what response you get?
 
I'm curious how much that medication would cost? Is he nice to deal with on the ground?

I think the only possibility would be loan as a companion (but obv tell them about his condition) and then you could offer to sign him over when you know it is a good home after checking regularly.

A sec D of his size would be an alright companion, I'd probably prefer it to a sec A myself.
 
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