debsflo
Well-Known Member
as my 16 .1 warmblood is currently on small paddock rest due to ddft tear and lameness i am mulling over all options for the future.she is 18 has had previous suspensory problems and ongoing foot balance problems.however she is rarely lame and is a light hack.i have already decided not to go down the route of anything stressful or invasive due ti finances,insurance exclusions and seperation issues from her friends.she is comfortable on soft ground at walk and is in a 12 x 12 stable size turnout and i am hopeful with rest over time she will come sound however i am aware insurance are unlikely to pay out if she is field sound but what does that mean.lots of people seem to retire horses that can comfortably amble round the field.does it mean they are level in all paces or can weight bear but are unsound on hard ground,not rideable etc.. any thoughts please.
He has had 18 months off (barefoot) after an arthroscopy operation to address issues in his coffin joint. MRI earlier this year showed minor enlargement of collateral ligaments but everything else was ok. Two vet hospitals (and bills of £8000 ish) cannot tell me why he wont stay sound. I am not fussed about jumping or hunting him but would like to be able to do a walk up the road or a walk/trot dressage test but even that seems unrealistic now