12/12/2023
This video has just reached over 26,000 views and so many people have reached out to say how it has helped them reach a diagnosis.
Christine says:
"Without Karlo there would be no PSSM & MIM awareness, it was through him that we became aware of PSSM2, and found out what it was. Karlo saved my other horse Tex's life, and his story has helped spread so much awareness, it's helped save other horses who are manageable from euthanasia to.
Not all PSSM2 horses are manageable, sadly Karlo was one of these cases, and this was why I made this video to show breeders, and owners, how PSSM2 is a truly devastating disease"
Click the link below to watch the story of Karlo a homebred warmblood who after extensive veterinary investigation lost his life as a result of PSSM2.
Since this video Karlo's deceased siblings and deceased dam were tested all came back N/P4 meaning his dam who should of only had a 50% of passing on the gene, passed it on to 100% of her foals, all had to be euthanized before their time, 2 at 5 years old, and 1 at 12.
My name is Christine and I am the founder & admin of PSSM & MIM awareness. In our survey 70% of PSSM cases are manageable, by manageable this can be ridden t...
