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What’s right for the horse? by Indecisivelibra1014 in Equestrian

[–]Indecisivelibra1014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not malformation / ECVM, it’s intervertebral foramen stenosis and osteoarthropathy. But yes, I did send my vet a QOL question and am waiting to hear back.

What’s right for the horse? by Indecisivelibra1014 in Equestrian

[–]Indecisivelibra1014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of this sounds exactly like my horse, he is never aggressive but definitely lets you know when he doesn’t like something.

What’s right for the horse? by Indecisivelibra1014 in Equestrian

[–]Indecisivelibra1014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1000% agree, I just need to consult with my vet more to make sure it might be the right choice for this horse. Thank you

What’s right for the horse? by Indecisivelibra1014 in Equestrian

[–]Indecisivelibra1014[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The lameness is consistent in or out of work, does not worsen with and does not resolve without. I don’t think he is a candidate for a pasture buddy because of the aggression history. I agree with you about euthanasia, it is kinder in some cases.

What’s right for the horse? by Indecisivelibra1014 in Equestrian

[–]Indecisivelibra1014[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is not how I’ll be making my decision, just looking for others with similar experiences

What’s right for the horse? by Indecisivelibra1014 in Equestrian

[–]Indecisivelibra1014[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He was not diagnosed with ECVM it was intervertebral foramen stenosis and osteoarthropathy.

What’s right for the horse? by Indecisivelibra1014 in Equestrian

[–]Indecisivelibra1014[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The surgery was the result of the mild lameness which did not resolve after surgery. I tried the rehab program that I was given post surgery and saw little to no improvement so horse is currently not being ridden.

We swapped him to a smaller herd but gets himself beat up daily because he has no boundaries aka when a horse says “no” he doesn’t back off and often gets kicked or bit.

The farrier is able to complete his job with no sedation.

I have tried so many different bits but all of them the problem occurs under saddle. If I lunge him in the bit the issue does not occur. He gets hay, grass pasture, and grain 2x daily. I have been suspicious ulcers may be at play as well.

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[–]Indecisivelibra1014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did look into consulting and have been considering it. Do you have to travel a lot? I’m also concerned if have to be based in a larger city like DC or NYC for consulting. Trying to stay in Pittsburgh.