Any Other Broke Horse Owners Out There? (merged)

kittengirl

Horse failed vetting last week. Had a kick on hind leg November/December last year. Vet wants it further investigated before issuing pass or fail cert.

Vet said horse is trotting up slightly short on one side. Rode him couple of days ago and seemed totally sound and very responsive. Even on both reins, although in school - very soft surface.

Horse currently in work and is jumping. Doing 5-6 hours per week. I would be using him for light hacking and schooling.

Surely if horse was lame (as vet says) he wouldn't be in work in current yard.

Vet says no guarantee of him staying sound.

Having horse scanned in a couple of days on leg to know one way or another re purchase.

Any vets out there with an opinion?

Any comments would be well appreciated.

System

Just read your message and thought i should reply. A vet employed to vet a horse wants very much for the animal to pass not fail, remember he is acting in your best interests. He would not want for you to waste your money, on buying a horse that was not suitable for your purpose. Yes, a horse can be in work and people not be aware, especially if it is only on a circle or hard ground or in this case, to flexion.
Are you or the vet asking for the scan to be done? Is this cost of the scan in with the vetting price? What is he trying to rule out? Will you still proceed if he fails the horse?
Sorry for all the questions, but it does make a difference.
Well this might be too late for it to make a difference!

kittengirl

Hi, one big saga. Horse didn't make it to the scan as he developed stress colic due to box walking all night when kept in apparently.

Vet wanted to have a scan done to determine the extent of tendon damage done after a kick in December.

Vet recommended having this done before issuing a pass or fail cert.

Anyway, outcome is that I have decided to leave that horse and am going to see 2 tomorrow.

This is 10 times worse than buying a car!!!

System

It sounds like you have had a lucky escape from the horse if box-walking, not a good habit!! Good luck with looking and just remember buyer beware, if they seem too eager to sell WHY? Maybe you should let me know what sort of thing you are looking for?

kittengirl

Found another horse! First one I saw not what I was looking for.

Second one I like a lot. Going ahead with vetting on Monday 28th. Hopefully this one will be ok. Getting paranoid with this vetting thing now!

d_forway

My cousin who is in the Essex area is looking to buy her first pony also.

Is there anybody that can give me any ideas of where the best place to buy one.

We are looking for at least 14.2hh, preferably a cob roundabout 10 years old who likes jumping.

My cousin has been riding for about six months but is well and truly into the horsey thing!

Any help would be great
thanks

System

Hi, just to say it can be a lottery, but word of mouth is usually good! Local pony clubs and riding clubs of course saddlery adverts, but then I would say that!! Then all your normal horsey mags but they could involve some travel, you could contact the cob breed society which could put you in touch with potential sellers. Local riders that buy and sell a bit often hear of horses around to buy and just remember that reputation is quite important to them. Look for a bit of a schoolmaster so she is not out of her depth! Hope this is of help?

kittengirl

Gotten horse on loan now, on 6 month trial with view to buy at the end. Just found out vaccination records are not up to date. Who is liable to pay these? Owner or me? Reckon it would be the owner.
Also, can anyone advise on insurance companies re personal accident plans or income protection for horse riders. I'm also self employed. Horse insurance only pays out max of 50.00 per week in event of accident. Not much considering I'm not in employment.
If there are any owners out there who can advise that would be great.
Cheers!

COS

I would say the onus is on the present owner to insure that the records are up to date and that they can prove the Horse is fit for sale other wise you could end up paying a fortune .

halcyon_drift

Best advise for buying a horse is don't. been brought up around horses all my life and have worked out what they are good at, converting money into cr*p. also, many people buy horses and think its great for a while (but like getting a dog for christmas) it becomes short lived, and horses live a lot longer than dogs.

dont wanna sounds negative or anything, so i'm gonna finish on a positive note. I would recommend getting horse on loan for a year or so and decided if you are happy with the work you have to put into it.

Halcyon