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J. Rygalski (Jbr714)
| | Posted on Sunday, Oct 21, 2001 - 1:37 pm: |   |
I am interested in purchasing a yearling colt. I had radiographs done to find he has spurs on the left lowest hock joint as well as bone reaction on the left stifle. The Dr. who did the X-rays' did not feel that these were severe enough to walk away, but did feel it was from lunging him and should quit until the joints are mature.
My trainer is the owner. Typically they like to do things a little to fast. I have been very clear on what my expectations will be if I buy this colt. However, without speaking with them I'm not sure what the reaction will be when I say I don't what him lunged. I like them and really like the horse. I would like some suggestions how to work out a training plan with then that will benefit, horse, owner and enlighten my trainer. My feeling is that if we do this right and take all the time we need to it is only financially benefiting them. Let me know what you think.
Thanks, Jacki |
S. T. Bruce (Kari)
| | Posted on Sunday, Oct 21, 2001 - 6:48 pm: | |
From the info on your post, the only solution is to take the Vet's advise and not work the colt till he/she gives the approval. Most Vets are somewhat conservative and your trainer may want to second guess your Vet., however since you know there is a problem it would be more prudent to turn the colt out and try him again later. Since the colt is a yearling, I'd be more inclined to pass him up and look for another with no problems. |
Julie Markich (Julieann)
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 22, 2001 - 1:25 am: | |
If you decide that you just Have to have this horse, will your vet speak to the trainer? sometimes the professionals will not listen to others in an area like this unless told by someone who is specificly trained in this area ie VET.
Best of luck with what ever you decide, buying a horse can be the most fun and the most stressful thing to do. |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM (Dro)
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 22, 2001 - 6:40 am: | |
First, J,
Since we do not know where you are at in training and don't know where you are going it is difficult to give much advice. I am not as negative as ST about these lesions. Small smooth osteophytes have little predictive value of future problems in a horse that shows no signs of joint swelling or lameness. At least for the first 4 or 5 years.
Recommended is that yearlings be allowed to grow strong, lead and tie well, pick up their feet and toward the end they learn what whoa means. Going around in repetitive circles at the end of a lunge may predispose to arthritis later.
DrO |
J. Rygalski (Jbr714)
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 22, 2001 - 3:04 pm: | |
Thank you everyone for your help. I show in amateur QH Working Hunter, Hunter Under Saddle and Horsemanship. I have decided not to purchase the yearling. Although I believe he will be very talented in these areas. My trainer is not open to discussing his training regiment so I am not open to buying the horse. After a very long discussion earlier today I may be looking for a new trainer as well as a new hunter prospect. It's unfortunate that people can not look into new ways of training with instead of against these magnificent animals. I truly feel this one will be wasted early due to the trainers greed and lack of patience.
Thank You again.
Jacki |
