Discussion on Roaring and Dressage
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Delia
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Username: dvjl
Post Number: 10
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 - 9:13 am: |   |
I am looking at yet another horse and this one is a light roarer. He did seem a bit winded after fairly light work and the owner said that hasn't been worked too much lately and is a bit unfit. My goal for this horse would be upper level dressage. The horse is a warmblood, 7 years old and in the $15000 range. I liked him enough to consider a vet check, but wanted to get some information before. So, here are my questions.
1. What should I ask for specifically at the vet check. Will scoping reveal the problem?
2. Is roaring a disease that gets progressively worse?
3. Just from experience, how much would this condition inhibit the horse from doing upper level dressage work. Besides the possibly restricted air intake I heard/read things like they can't flex in the poll enough and have other difficulties. Any insights?
Thank you very much.
Delia |
CherylA
Member
Username: canderso
Post Number: 373
Registered: 3-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 - 5:39 pm: | |
Hi Delia,
Better think twice on this one. If your horse roars enough to appear to be in distress, you will be excused from the ring. I have seen it happen.
Cheryl |
Gwen Robison
Member
Username: gwen
Post Number: 447
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 - 8:04 pm: | |
I looked at a horse with this condition before, in a much lower price range. From what I learned, every horse with the issue is different and I believe the best way to really know how inhibiting it is, is through a scope. In that price range with that condition, he must be an exceptional horse! |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Moderator
Username: dro
Post Number: 18907
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 - 6:22 am: | |
Hello Delia,
Your first two questions are answered in the article associated with this discussion. I agree with CherylA if the condition detectable during a test you run the risk of being excused.
DrO |
