Stoxx
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I have always been in the 'look after your old horses, don't pass them from pillar to post' camp.
However a friend has found herself in a difficult situation. One of her horses is 20, sound, happier for being in work and fit. He did have a tendon problem about 7 years ago, but has been sound ever since with no issues. But for this reason she doesn't want him jumped too much and makes sure he is ridden carefully depending on the ground.
For one reason and another (good reasons) she can no longer keep him as she has. She has the option of turning him away to retire but she is worried she isn't going to have the time to check him (due to what is happening) etc etc. Also he is happier for being in work and has had pretty low mileage.
So the other option is finding him a new (good) home but then that means she is passing round an old horse.
PTS really can't be an option, he is so well in himself you wouldn't think he is his age.
So, your opinions?? She feels like she is stuck between a rock and a hard place.
However a friend has found herself in a difficult situation. One of her horses is 20, sound, happier for being in work and fit. He did have a tendon problem about 7 years ago, but has been sound ever since with no issues. But for this reason she doesn't want him jumped too much and makes sure he is ridden carefully depending on the ground.
For one reason and another (good reasons) she can no longer keep him as she has. She has the option of turning him away to retire but she is worried she isn't going to have the time to check him (due to what is happening) etc etc. Also he is happier for being in work and has had pretty low mileage.
So the other option is finding him a new (good) home but then that means she is passing round an old horse.
PTS really can't be an option, he is so well in himself you wouldn't think he is his age.
So, your opinions?? She feels like she is stuck between a rock and a hard place.