11/13/2024
2 years - started from the bottom, now we're here! And going up, Up, UP!
I've never advocated for ulcers in horses as much as I do now since owning Taran.
Complete different personality, bucking, cinchy, mean, hard to catch, miserable, sour, rude, shut down, blank, training at a stand still, pulling back... Ulcers. All words I used to describe her and have heard others describe others with this issue.
I'm not saying this is the cause of EVERYTHING, but I will definitely say it saved Tarans life as I just about dubbed her "unsafe to handle".
Unfortunately, most ulcer cases need veterinary intervention to cure. Prevention is key, and my training style now targets preventative measures and I will decline working horses I think have ulcers. It's not fair on them, it's dangerous for me (and them) and truly not worth risking further trauma.
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