11/02/2021
So as you all probably know, I brought home “Luke” last week. I was aware that he had a lumpy knee but was to be sound while taking Equioxx for it. All around, he was supposedly sound if he was taking it.
Dr. Reeser of Lisbon Veterinary Clinic came out today & gave me some sad news. She said that he probably has some type of arthritis starting & should be ridden for light to mild trails/beginner riding even while taking Equioxx.
The vet said that he can take Equioxx as something to make him feel more comfortable, but it is not a solution to his problems. He will not get better, & will probably need to be a pasture ornament within 7 years.
This is obviously not the news that I was expecting to hear, as I had plans to work with him for ranch riding & rodeo events. He is one of the sweetest horses & loves to be loved on.
He will be up for sale soon. He will be sold as a horse that can do light riding, leadline classes, etc. He is not for rodeo & rough riding events.