Post by lyndz on Sept 30, 2008 12:28:22 GMT -5
I'm just throwing this out there 
9 yr old TB Gelding
Free to approved and experienced home, preferably an equine professional
Rug is a 1999 TB gelding, race trained as a youngster at Sprintland Training Center in Livonia, Michigan, but he never actually made it to the track for a race. I purchased Rug in January 2006 and almost immediately afterwards I noticed things were not quite right. He suddenly became fearful and aggressive and began exhibited a hind end dysfunction on the left side, not lameness just an awkward way of going. His leg from the hock down twists in. I consulted two veterinarians, a chiropractor, and several farriers to find out the cause of his mysterious transformation, everybody had a different opinion, including EPM, Wobblers, spinal nerve damage, and arthritis. After treating for EPM with no marked improvement, that diagnosis was ruled out. He has no problem placing his feet, backing up, or turning while blindfolded. It is now believed that he has poor confirmation that has contributed to arthritis, which is what we have been treating for the past year, with Adequan injections. Since he past a pre-purchase vet exam prior to my purchasing him, I believe Rug was given something to mask his attitude and lessen the effect of awkward confirmation and arthritic joints, for a quick sale to an unsuspecting buyer.
Rug is not a mean horse, but he needs an experienced handler that will define boundaries and enforce them with patient but stern consequences. He takes advantage of my mom’s pacifist attitude and he picks up on my anxiety around him. It’s funny because people more experienced than my mom and I have very little trouble handling him.
Rug is secure enough to be turned out or hacked out by himself, or in a group. He gets along well with other horses and is in the middle of the pecking order. He is an easy keeper for a TB. He is a cribber, even at pasture. He must on 24/7 turnout or he cribs extensively. He receives Adequan injections monthly along with MSM daily to treat his arthritis, which should be maintained to keep him sound. He is barefoot and usually has good quality, strong feet for a TB, but we had some issues recently with a few bad trims and a ruptured abscess. He is now being seen by a certified podiatrist to improve the quality of his feet to what they were previously.
Because I have spent my funds on medical treatment rather than training, he is green and undisciplined. He is very smart; it would not take long to re-teach him his manners. I would gladly put him in a 30 day training program but I am afraid he would revert back to his old ways in my care given my lack of experience. After almost 3 years I have come to conclusion that I am in over my head with this horse, but he is my first horse and I will not just abandon him, so a good home, even if it is a resale home, is a must.
If anyone is interested in more information, I am happy to answer any questions about his past medical history and/or training issues.
I can be reached by PM or email me at lyndsay_jo@hotmail.com
Or if anyone has any suggestions or options, please PM me with those too.
9 yr old TB Gelding
Free to approved and experienced home, preferably an equine professional
Rug is a 1999 TB gelding, race trained as a youngster at Sprintland Training Center in Livonia, Michigan, but he never actually made it to the track for a race. I purchased Rug in January 2006 and almost immediately afterwards I noticed things were not quite right. He suddenly became fearful and aggressive and began exhibited a hind end dysfunction on the left side, not lameness just an awkward way of going. His leg from the hock down twists in. I consulted two veterinarians, a chiropractor, and several farriers to find out the cause of his mysterious transformation, everybody had a different opinion, including EPM, Wobblers, spinal nerve damage, and arthritis. After treating for EPM with no marked improvement, that diagnosis was ruled out. He has no problem placing his feet, backing up, or turning while blindfolded. It is now believed that he has poor confirmation that has contributed to arthritis, which is what we have been treating for the past year, with Adequan injections. Since he past a pre-purchase vet exam prior to my purchasing him, I believe Rug was given something to mask his attitude and lessen the effect of awkward confirmation and arthritic joints, for a quick sale to an unsuspecting buyer.
Rug is not a mean horse, but he needs an experienced handler that will define boundaries and enforce them with patient but stern consequences. He takes advantage of my mom’s pacifist attitude and he picks up on my anxiety around him. It’s funny because people more experienced than my mom and I have very little trouble handling him.
Rug is secure enough to be turned out or hacked out by himself, or in a group. He gets along well with other horses and is in the middle of the pecking order. He is an easy keeper for a TB. He is a cribber, even at pasture. He must on 24/7 turnout or he cribs extensively. He receives Adequan injections monthly along with MSM daily to treat his arthritis, which should be maintained to keep him sound. He is barefoot and usually has good quality, strong feet for a TB, but we had some issues recently with a few bad trims and a ruptured abscess. He is now being seen by a certified podiatrist to improve the quality of his feet to what they were previously.
Because I have spent my funds on medical treatment rather than training, he is green and undisciplined. He is very smart; it would not take long to re-teach him his manners. I would gladly put him in a 30 day training program but I am afraid he would revert back to his old ways in my care given my lack of experience. After almost 3 years I have come to conclusion that I am in over my head with this horse, but he is my first horse and I will not just abandon him, so a good home, even if it is a resale home, is a must.
If anyone is interested in more information, I am happy to answer any questions about his past medical history and/or training issues.
I can be reached by PM or email me at lyndsay_jo@hotmail.com
Or if anyone has any suggestions or options, please PM me with those too.
