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Post by Jamie on Dec 8, 2007 1:04:44 GMT -5
alright I'm looking into leasing a horse named Expresso. He's a 10 yr old QH gelding trained in western pleasure. I've been e-mailing his owner and she said this: "Expresso is on monthly supplements like glucosamine and joint supplements, he did injure his back left hock, before i bought him back in 2005, he has had x-rays which the vet said showed that with time this will heal, in horse terms, its like arthritis for humans, only thats not exactly what it is.Its hard to explain, its sucky at times, cause there is days he will be sore, but i give him bute (tylenol)and he is usually okay. " basically I'm wondering how much this will affect my riding. I've never dealt with horse injuries before and such, just because I've only taken lessons. is there any questions that I like NEED to ask her before I think about leasing him? and here's some pics. =] oh and also let me know if there's any faults you can see.    |
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Post by •.Sandra.• on Dec 8, 2007 10:29:02 GMT -5
aww, he's adorablee!
i dunno what to tell you though cause i've never really delt with this type of thing myself.
maybe you could as her how often he is sore, if she has a rough idea? because if its going to effect your riding then your probably not going to want to take him on..
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Post by jess on Dec 8, 2007 10:33:16 GMT -5
i personally would stay away from a horse with arthritis, but it depends what you want him for and stuff?
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Post by jesssie on Dec 8, 2007 11:52:19 GMT -5
I would stay away...arthritis only gets worse. Minor arthritis in itself doesn't concern me but if he had an injury nearly 3 years ago that he is still occasionally sore from and takes joint supplements for...I would run far, far away.
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Post by Jessi on Dec 8, 2007 17:55:32 GMT -5
^^ I agree completely. If it's going to affect your riding and your lease, I would look into a different horse.
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Post by {~Hannah~} on Dec 9, 2007 9:10:33 GMT -5
nope..dont go for him em...thats never a good sign, hes not crazy cute either
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Post by Erin on Dec 9, 2007 9:50:58 GMT -5
On one hand, if he has arthritis or minor problems that only show up every now and then, you're leasing him, not buying him, so it's not like you're stuck with him.
On the other hand, you want a horse you can ride, so I'd find a healthier horse to lease. Like Jessie said, if he's still suffering from an accident/injury from 3 years ago, you want to be cautious.
Also, the way the owner talked when she e-mailed you sounds like you'd be better off leasing another horse.
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Post by *~* <3 Lauren <3*~* on Dec 13, 2007 19:29:01 GMT -5
my horse tore her tendon not even a year ago and is now completely sound and being ridden has not once showed she was sore.. I dont know about the horse if your just going to lease it might be fine.. But it seems like he requires alot of matinece and you might not be able to ride him alot.. sooo he probably would not be good for you
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