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So, there is a horse right across the road from the farm that my family owns.
The pro's: He is super close to us. (2 seconds away from our farm) He's only $500. He is a Gelding
The Con's Something is wrong with his foot We have no where to put him, at the new house unless we keep him at the place he is 2 seconds away from.
So we have no idea what is up with his foot. it could be anything from something stuck in it to lame-ness. Then, I have to convince my parents, that is if he is not hurt that we can keep him at the new place.
But before I get my hopes up, what could possibly make him want to favor his foot? |
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Ruby, he may have sprained, torn a tendon, his hoof may be ingrown, he may have arthritis. Best bet is to get a vet to look at it before you buy him, and also to ask for a chance to ride him, if and when his hoof is better |
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I believe he might be lame. Is there any swelling ? Any cuts or old wounds ? Any small knots ? |
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SSOstar said:
Ruby, he may have sprained, torn a tendon, his hoof may be ingrown, he may have arthritis. Best bet is to get a vet to look at it before you buy him, and also to ask for a chance to ride him, if and when his hoof is better
OK. I mean he will literly cost me nothing as, I already have tack, feed, and a water trough, brushes, and we own an alfalfa farm so feed will cost me nothing but working around the house and stuff.
Im just scared that if I get my hopes up it will end up being a no.
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I don't know why that was posted twice ? |
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Ricochett said:
I believe he might be lame. Is there any swelling ? Any cuts or old wounds ? Any small knots ?
LOL no worries. So basically we have only seen him by driving by yesterday. but I did not see anything. He just had his hoof up like they do when the rest their back hoof lazily. |
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He looks as in good heath, his coat is shinny, but I have not seen him walk. |
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It is possible that he is just resting they will sometimes do that even when they're not lame. So maybe ask the owners if he DOES have something wrong with his hoof. |
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To be honest don’t buy it if you think it serious and let the vet check him and the farrier Edited at May 8, 2018 02:11 PM by Moonlight River |
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