Would you buy a horse knowing it’s had SI & Hock injections..?

[FestiveFuzz]

I think it depends on what issues the horse presented with to result in the injections in the first place?

Going against the grain I’ve recently bought one with a vaguely similar background so would certainly consider it again if it were the right horse. I guess the difference in my situation was I had access to the horse’s full history so knew exactly what I was dealing with and having successfully rehabbed one with similar issues in the past I was fairly confident I could do the same with this one too. It’s meant I’ve ended up with a high level dressage horse that’s been consistently getting decent scores for half of what I’d have paid had it had a clean slate. Was it a gamble...possibly, but then most things with horses are.

 

[Lucky Snowball]

Definite 'NO' from me.

 

[Cubbini]

Thank you everyone for your replies and sharing your thoughts.

After reading all your comments I have decided not to go ahead with the horse. I really appreciate you all taking the time to reply, thanks again

 

[Slightlyconfused]

Simply put, no. Especially not at that price (although I am North, so that is a significant amount of money)

Nope, not at that price.

There is a reason why the si was injected.

It's an area that is rather needed for power and movement especially in Dr and jumping.

So no, I wouldn't.

The Hocks wouldn't bother me if I could have upto date xrays but still wouldn't pay that price for it.