Wow Finally big news!!

[mags]

I ought to be sad but I'm actually really pleased to have finally got to the bottom of things with Dan. I knew there had to be something.

No good asking me the details(god a wish chiros would write everything down lol) but basically there is alot not right where he fractured his neck.She demonstrated a bit with her finger on either side of the vertebra and her fingers weren't level but there were several bits not how they should be. He is also very restricted in his movement there...he cant lift his head very high(from that bit obviously not his withers). There are a few other things going on further back but she wasn't worried about that as alto would be knock on effect from his poll damage.

She hasn't treated him yet as she wants to talk to the vet and try and find out what damage was done. Could be it would be better to leave it when he has learn to accommodate it. start messing around and we could end up with problems.

SO relieved feel like can breathe now....was beginning to think i was paranoid thinking something was wrong.

Good new is it's not going to make much difference anyway. She said he'll be fine with bit riding club etc but he'd never be able to do more advanced work. Which is why he started packing it in when doing more dressage.
and thats cool cos he came back to potter about and do bit prelim anyhow. She said if he is playing up first check I'm asking correctly and if am take it that he finds that difficult.

Phew relief, anyone want a chiro recommendation

[camra]

I am a bit of a lurker but i have seen your previous threads about your boy. Thank goodness you have got to the bottom of it and thank goodness for good back people!! I am looking for someone (still!) that is a. good and b. will come out to Derbyshire (Notts side), who have you used? Hopefully it will be good news from the vet too.

[mags]

It was anne wright, will pm you the number. not sure where she is but thing she is more nottingham side than near me??

[camra]

I have heard of annie wright before but i when i rang her she had pleurasy (sp?) so wasn't working at the time. I will give her a ring since she is back at work!

[gwenoakes]

Mixed feelings then Mags. So pleased you have finally got to the bottom of the problem though. Onwards and upwards from here. Bet your really relieved that your NOT an over anxious mum. X

[Gail&Merlin]

Its nice to know that you know isnt it?..although you may not be able to change things at least your in the enviable position of knowing why...happy new year to you and your sexy ned!

[mags]

Happy new year gail.

It has left me with a few choices though. Thinking of putting his shoes back on now(typical when there finally doing really well)I knew he might have problems at some point with his neck but i didnt expect so much already(well it would have been there since he did it really) so the thing is i want to enjoy the time iv got left on him. does that sound really mean?I dont want to spend a year getting his feet right and then find his necks got too bad to do any dressage. I dont even know if it would shorten his working life? but would imagine that about of damage would. Gonna pick up some cortaflew tomorrow as well

[jennyb]

That's great news, at last you can put your finger on something definite! Well done for persevering and not giving up, just goes to show you know your horse best. I still say you'll do bl**dy well at prelim, let me know when your first is and I'll be your groom (and chief Rescue Remedy administrator, lol!)

[mags]

Awww shame but I reckon We will be down south for our first test unless he's still up here. dont know how long this will take to sort. We should be ok for novice as well. She said possible elem but no higher.

[jen1]

im glad you have something solid to go on now, well done for persevering,

[Diane with Sam & Jubilee]

I'm so pleased to hear you have some answers at last. At least you know where the boundaries lie and can keep Dan inside them workwise.

Big hug for you both

XXXX

[mags]

Feeling abit p1ssed today about it, now its been confirmed that there is damage there. How can someone keep riding a horse thats done that

[cokey]

They can and they do. Sad but true.

What I don't understand is why a horse will put up with it. They truly are saints, some of them....

[jennyb]

Are you saying he didn't get treatment for the fracture at the time??

[mags]

what happened was when he was given to the previous owner(you know who jenny)he was meant to be given 6 months off to for it to mend but they decided it was all just an insurance job(this is what they told me...I didnt have it 100% confirmedthat he did do something till yesterday-though steven at poskitts had told me he had) so anyway they rode him straight away hence why he was difficult for them. Steven at poskitts said at one point he couldnt even walk properly ridden