i am looking at a horse that has a dropped hip, the owner says it only affects him by making him move ''lop sidded'' does anyone have any info on this condition?? cant realy find a lot on the web
2007-10-18 03:13:09 · 3 answers · asked by s4mmi1986 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Walk away, anything that makes a horse lop sided is serious, no matter what the owner says, she is trying to get a sale at the end of the day, she could be drugging him up to the eyeballs whenever you go to see him. If you insist on having him thne at least get him fully vetted, and blood samples taken at the time in case behaviours change and then it can be checked for pain relief etc
2007-10-18 05:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by gemma_florida 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't really know much about it, but i don't think i'd by a hunt horse that moves funny because of a physical condition like that, especially if you plan to jump him... if it's affecting how he moves, it will probably get worse... i would suggest having a vet come out to do a vet check on him... they will be able to tell you if the horse is sound and will remain so... spending a couple hundred on a vet check now is better than having a useless horse in a year... good luck! ...sorry i wasn't more help on the actual condition...
2007-10-18 03:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by fireflyy_101 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I reckon Fireflys spot on there - get a vet to look - don't take the word of the current owner.
2007-10-18 03:21:08 · answer #3 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋