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[RC] Skat Gone back home - Roger RittenhouseJust a short note to 'all' on the status of my 'new' horse Skat. Wrote about him a few times. Having interface issues which we were sort of working though. With the 6 month lease coming up, I really had to get him to an endurance vet for review, the pre-purchase exam. We were not able to get him over to the vet during the past winter mainly do the fact he did not load well, and I did not want to hurt him or create more problems. Well with time running out and since he was loading some what.. I made the appointment. Loaded him up with his pasture buddy Omni and off we went. He traveled 'fair'. Had Omni checked for his stifle treatments and did lots of trot out - -- the conclusion- Omni is fine and should go back to working. Dr Wilson's opinion was he will get stronger as we get back to work. Now on to the Vet Exam of Skat. Since I was riding him and he was 'sound' I expected this to be a quick stamp of approval. NOPE not so. I wont give all the details but both vets - failed him for way of going and confirmation, Based on their opinion he was front end base narrow and traveled to an inside track rather then square on all four. He did not hit him self but expected issues down the trail. He showed significant tenderness on both outside heels (front), indicating landing hard on the outside. He showed winging on both front but more with the LF. There were other minor issues, but he failed him as NOT suitable for intended purpose. BUMMER. While we were working out the handling and ground issues he was going OK on trail. I was pleased with our progress. I know he was narrow in the chest but I missed the way of going while under saddle. Sure cant see that when riding. Carol missed it also. We tried to consider if he would get better- wider that is- as he developed. Vet said as 6 yr old he did NOT offer much hope of a major improvement. Based on my weight ( HW) and his size and the desired level of performance, he failed the exam. I took him back Fri. Not going to even look for another horse for awhile. Going to get Omni back to work , do some LDs and see how he goes. Sometimes things do not work out. Sure glad I did the lease option to buy - all I lost was the lease payment.. and got the 'pleasure' of taking care of him over the winter .. along with what ever training I did . Not out all that much Roger R V-MAX Equine HRM Equine Performance Technology 800 655 8629 423 253 3882 Phone or Fax www.vmaxept.com pictures http://community.webshots.com/user/psdendurance =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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