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| Posted: Sun May 8th, 2011 02:08 am |
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mytwh G.O.G Community Member
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Hi all, In need of help again. I have talked in the past about my SSH mare Breeze. We have had so many problems. I never did get to show her this season. She just would not come into her gait very well. She is six years old, will be seven in Oct. Anyway here goes the question. I have mentioned that we had xrays and was told she had rotation in her right front. This was 6 months ago. I took her back for more xrays this weekend by a better horse vet in my area. He says her coffin bone does not show rotation but she has bone spurs on her navicular bone in both legs. Also has a little arthritis in her left front. My question is... Can a foal born with crooked legs be prone to this disease? She was badly crooked when she was foaled, but they straightened out as she grew. Her feet is well proportioned for her size. Her temperment is very strange also. She is still having her meltdowns they never did change like I thought they would. Could that be because she is in pain? Will I be a bad owner if I wanted to give her away? I can't afford the corrective shoeing and the pain meds. My vet says it will cost me 100.00 a month to keep her comfortable, and shoes are going to be 175.00 every 6 weeks. I just can't afford it. I'm sorry if I offend anyone, but it's all the truth.
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| Posted: Sun May 8th, 2011 04:37 am |
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TN Trailrider G.O.G Community Member 
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I don't think you have offended anyone on this MB. A lot of us have faced the same situation and at least you're being honest in saying you can't afford it instead of denying her what she needs. Six is awful young for arthritis to develop. If you could find her a good home and they were knowledgeable about what she needs I see nothing wrong in giving her away. I'm wondering though, who would be willing to take on these known problems? Anyone have any suggestions?
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| Posted: Sun May 8th, 2011 11:10 am |
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TessieBAgain G.O.G Community Member 
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Heartbreaking to take in a special needs horse and not be able to fund the care she needs. Been there. Done that. Most likely her erratic behavior is because of pain. No telling what is going on in other parts of her body. Her crooked legs as a foal might have led to arthritis. You can try barefoot trimming experts to help you save money on hoof care, and try a product called Devil's Claw to help alleviate her pain. Giving a horse away with physical problems is a gamble. You don't know where she'll end up. Chances are she'll go to slaughter. If you have issues with slaughter, euthansia might be the kindest thing to do. However, she can always be a pasture pet, if she is comfortable enough. Good luck with whatever you decide. I feel for you.
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| Posted: Sun May 8th, 2011 11:28 am |
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whattarack Pasture Boss 
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I feel for you too. I wish I were a solution but I'm not. I admire your honest post. Probably most of us have been between the rock and the hard spot or have had to choose the lesser of two evils. I can't imagine that anyone here has chosen to be offended. There are good folk out there that just want to 'save' horses. For whatever reason they are blessed with the means and the desire to do it. I've never had to contact a rescue but I wonder if that might be the place to start. However, does anyon know if you can still own a horse after you turn one over to a rescue? I've always wondered about that. I hope that is not how it works. I wonder to if you can contact an Equine Hospital and see if there is anything they can do or suggest you do to help her.
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| Posted: Sun May 8th, 2011 01:11 pm |
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mytwh G.O.G Community Member
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Thanks to you all. I am at a loss. She is such a nice horse she has pretty good breeding. You just never know about things like this. I thought I had done my homework on this one before I purchased her. Just because the outside of the package looks good doesn't mean the inside is. I'll have to figure out what to do a little later when my brain slows down some. I don't want to make any harsh decisions yet.
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| Posted: Sun May 8th, 2011 01:29 pm |
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whattarack Pasture Boss
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I'm glad you are now able to take a breath and let it settle for a while on your thoughts and in your heart. We are always here for you any time you need an ear.
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| Posted: Sun May 8th, 2011 01:29 pm |
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whattarack Pasture Boss
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I'm glad you are now able to take a breath and let it settle for a while on your thoughts and in your heart. We are always here for you any time you need an ear.
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| Posted: Sun May 8th, 2011 02:47 pm |
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crs trail rider Ranch Hand 
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My most treasured horse has bone spurs on her navicular bone going into her deep flexor tendons. She MUST be out 100% of the time she must never ever be confined. If she lays down or stands still she walks like she has 2 broken legs and each step she takes it gets better. I have watched this now for many many years. She is fully retired, will be 21 on Tuesday and is still my alpha mare. She was diagnosed at 7 so yes this has been going on for some time. She is barefoot- the shoes did nothing. I have her on chia seeds (for several reasons but the anti immflamatory properties really help her) and BL pellets as needed- sometimes it is needed daily. Her weight is watched closely. So it is an uphill battle you face. If you can find somewhere that she can be put in a nice pasture w/supervision it would be best but I have to have her trimmed every 5 weeks or it gets worse pain wise for her. It is a constant fight to keep her comfortable but she is a very special horse and she is worth it. And fortunately I have my own place so I can keep here. I think bad trimming and shoeing contributes to navicular syndrome. But I also think that there is a genetic factor as well. I could go on and if you want more info (dont want to bore the rest) on what I have to do to maintain her pm me. She is still trotting, galloping and doing sliding stops in the pasture. But some days (like rainy days) she doesnt want to move- and those are bute days. Good luck.
____________________ Its rarely the horses fault- Its usually a failure of the rider to communicate their requests in a manner that the horse can understand. Lisa |
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| Posted: Sun May 8th, 2011 02:47 pm |
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crs trail rider Ranch Hand
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My most treasured horse has bone spurs on her navicular bone going into her deep flexor tendons. She MUST be out 100% of the time she must never ever be confined. If she lays down or stands still she walks like she has 2 broken legs and each step she takes it gets better. I have watched this now for many many years. She is fully retired, will be 21 on Tuesday and is still my alpha mare. She was diagnosed at 7 so yes this has been going on for some time. She is barefoot- the shoes did nothing. I have her on chia seeds (for several reasons but the anti immflamatory properties really help her) and BL pellets as needed- sometimes it is needed daily. Her weight is watched closely. So it is an uphill battle you face. If you can find somewhere that she can be put in a nice pasture w/supervision it would be best but I have to have her trimmed every 5 weeks or it gets worse pain wise for her. It is a constant fight to keep her comfortable but she is a very special horse and she is worth it. And fortunately I have my own place so I can keep here. I think bad trimming and shoeing contributes to navicular syndrome. But I also think that there is a genetic factor as well. I could go on and if you want more info (dont want to bore the rest) on what I have to do to maintain her pm me. She is still trotting, galloping and doing sliding stops in the pasture. But some days (like rainy days) she doesnt want to move- and those are bute days. Good luck.
____________________ Its rarely the horses fault- Its usually a failure of the rider to communicate their requests in a manner that the horse can understand. Lisa |
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