What would you fail the vet on?

[ycbm]

I think I would probably fail the vet on my left stifle joint, which is having issues now and then with steps. I'm not sure they would be impressed with my paces for any more than a happy hacker, and show jumping definitely out, the hocks won't stand that. I broke my left foreleg at the knee a few years back and it's not quite straight, but pretty sound, probably more a comment than a fail. I guess I'd have to be honest and declare to any buyer that I take steroids for my lung function.

I think I'm pretty unsellable, realistically.

You?

 

[SEL]

Dodgy near fore shoulder - ok for light hacking but won't stand up to anything too strenuous.

Shocking feet. Remedial shoeing a necessity.

If the vetting happened in summer then the pollen allergy would be obvious. Lots of sneezing and headshaking

Eyesight not great and an endocrine disorder needing expensive drugs.

Call the hunt now!!

 

[windand rain]

Arthritis in every joint, grade 3 kidney failure, Ems/ir, dodgy knee (needs replacing) poor eyesight and knackered old age should have been shot years ago

 

[Nudibranch]

SI issues, dodgy knee. Metalwork in left foot would be revealed on x ray. Vet history would show repeated chest infections. Broodmare potential possibly limited due to endo, though I did produce a healthy, now rising 4yo.

 

[Apercrumbie]

Well despite not yet reaching middle age, I think I'd probably also fail the vet! I have a long-term lower back issue thanks to a bad fall off a baby horse, and when bad it affects my hips, and tbh my whole movement. So definite SI issues!

I have chronically tight hamstrings which despite years of almost daily yoga give me jip, I'd have definite issues tracking up!

 

[PurBee]

Physically not bad, great weight carrier for my build, dodgy gait though and feet terribly thin, would need boots on deep bedding!

However, I’d certainly fail on behaviour issues! ?

 

[Bruce17]

Possible unlevel pelvis, muscular injury to near fore shoulder, weak ankles pasterns, and splints.

If I were lucky I would make good meat money though, having gained weight during lockdown ?

 

[be positive]

Flexion tests on my right knee, left is ok, a few other joints are not great but I would probably refuse to allow blood to be taken as the prescription meds would show when tested, after I had been off them a few days I would probably be sent back, I had some joints xrayed 3 years ago, they were good, so can I offer them as 'vet history' because they may be less so now.

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Back issues, suspect KS, needs to lose some weight. Generally lacking in fitness.

ETA: remedial shoeing needed.

Thank goodness for the NHS, it would cost too much if we all had to pay equivalent bills for our treatment.

 

[Lexi_]

Dodgy SI issues but other than that I’m pretty sound and never need the vet. I would definitely need to live in the fat paddock permanently though.

 

[Pippity]

Sacroiliac issues that require regular steroid shots. Evidence of spinal damage. Extremely one-sided.

Not showing expected levels of energy.

May be suitable for light hacking, but don't expect a long working life.

 

[Remi'sMum]

Left fore dodgy shoulder, right fore dodgy shoulder and dodgy elbow. Onset of stifle issues both hind limbs. Palpation reveals some discomfort SI/pelvic/lumbar region - never been medicated. Heavily reliant on NSAIDs to maintain normal daily function. Should probably be retired to pasture as a paddock ornament but the brain still has aspirations of being a dressage diva. PTS not recommended yet but vetting failed due to the above conditions - not fit for purpose!!! ?

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

Wouldn’t even put me on the market ???

 

[OldNag]

Condition score of about 4.5
Pelvis definitely "out"...

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I could do with some steroid injections into my sacroiliac, stifle and hock joints then I could probably pass some flexions. I wouldn't pass a 5* vetting but I would pass a racing vetting with a note mentioning that I am a bad mover and in desperate need of a wind op.

It should also be noted on my passport that I need a hefty dose of sedation to be clipped or have the physio!

 

[Spotherisk]

Lame off hind, upward fixation of the patella. Would fail flexion tests bilaterally. Tender in SI joints. Windgalls. Poor lateral work due to lack of flexion. Never been fit and unlikely to work through injuries to anything more than light hacking.

 

[paddi22]

my seasons would be terrible! there wouldn't be a chance of me behaving or performing well at certain times of the month.
I'd probably need a permanent grass muzzle as well.

 

[Fools Motto]

Off hind foot is a bit dodgy, and again very dodgy eyesight. Would like to be a happy hacker as enjoys plodding about. No great speed, but would hop (fall) over a little log. Possible laminitis risk as likes food far more than normal.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Right hind is shot, luxating joint, I’d fail a flexion test.
I’d need a starvation paddock and serious fittening work.

Edit: I certainly do not need fattening work! ??

 

[conniegirl]

Near hind hock is unstable and shows sign of significant untreated ligament damage, off hind fetlock has had previous surgery so swells, spinal damage in lumbar area preventing any significant weight bareing.
shows mild wind problems.

 

[BBP]

A couple of years ago I would have been one of those sad PTS cases, would never have got to a vetting. I’d be the horse pressing its head against a wall, walking into doorways, exploding for no reason, probable brain tumour or wobblers (turned out to be Lyme). I’d also have failed on ulcers, back pain, sciatica, heart problem, arthritic changes in hands.

However, I’m one of those miracle cases that gets better with age! Corrective shoeing (special inserts) mean my bank pain and sciatica are completely gone for first time in 10 years. Lyme disease symptoms appear to have passed so no more head pressing and suicidal thoughts. Lockdown means cutting sugar in my diet so gut is a lot healthier. Heart condition under control on medication and back to full work. Good positive mental outlook and cheerful disposition (mostly).

So I might not pass but I’d be worth a punt!

 

[Not_so_brave_anymore]

Decidedly mareish, not best suited to a home with small children.

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

I suspect the vet would recommend testing the blood for sedation....they won't find any I really am like this normally.

 

[CMcC]

Right hip can be dodgy, but I am pretty stoic. Would probably just get on with it and scrape through.

 

[luckyoldme]

No vets for me. Im only an old hack now.
Ive got some very dodgy looking scars which make me look like a patchwork quilt which ruined my show career.

 

[scats]

I’d probably pass a vetting on the day coz I’m very good at appearing normal and healthy but they’d get me home and the wheels would fall off.
I’d end up at the vets for investigation and let’s just say that there’d be a whole host of things I’d no longer be insured for afterwards. I’d make a nice happy hack but if they asked for more, I’d be lame again.

 

[Trouper]

I'd probably be allowed one last Summer........

 

[suebou]

Lame on near hind, high up and a bit intermittent but definitely there, bi lateral rear fetlock lameness, very unsound without remedial shoes, kissing spine surgery, seems successful but no fast work due to lameness issues, off fore shoulder distinctly compromised, needs regular physio. Another happy hack, needs managed feeding or gets very overweight. Not spooky, but can overreact to humans!

 

[blitznbobs]

Both my ankles, sorry hocks, are screwed and I’ve got something like kissing spines too ... if I was a horse I’d be shot.

 

[Berpisc]

Arthritic knee joints, lumps and bumps on digits due to old tendon injury and arthritis. Metal plate on humerus on left hand side also affecting extension of joint.
No trot up available, overweight. Might be useful as a field companion as long as no companionship is involved