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Location: CA | Just bought this filly and she was shipped here yesterday. Got out of the trailer and this is what I saw ?? yes I probably should of asked for more pics and a vet check but she was priced low and the people said they needed her gone by Friday and just happened to find a shipper going thru Thursday morning. Is there anything I can do for her or is it just best to have her put down? She's a 2017 filly. |
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Location: somewhere up north | I hope she was free. Poor thing! She's two? Urgh, I would probably put her down. That's a long road ahead and $$ trying to fix for something that isn't already riding or proven. |
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| I don’t think there is much you can do if she’s already 2. There is such a tiny window that you can work in to straighten legs.. |
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Location: CA | chasincansMN - 2019-02-01 11:05 AM
I hope she was free. Poor thing! She's two? Urgh, I would probably put her down. That's a long road ahead and $$ trying to fix for something that isn't already riding or proven.
No unfortunately she wasn't free seller tried to blame my shipper for this. And still keep saying she was fine when she left now will not reply to me at all. |
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| I agree, have a vet out see what they say that way you know you have done all you can for her. Poor thing  |
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| norcal - 2019-02-01 1:20 PM chasincansMN - 2019-02-01 11:05 AM I hope she was free. Poor thing! She's two? Urgh, I would probably put her down. That's a long road ahead and $$ trying to fix for something that isn't already riding or proven. No unfortunately she wasn't free seller tried to blame my shipper for this. And still keep saying she was fine when she left now will not reply to me at all.
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Location: Weatherford, TX | Whiteboy - 2019-02-01 1:28 PM norcal - 2019-02-01 1:20 PM chasincansMN - 2019-02-01 11:05 AM I hope she was free. Poor thing! She's two? Urgh, I would probably put her down. That's a long road ahead and $$ trying to fix for something that isn't already riding or proven. No unfortunately she wasn't free seller tried to blame my shipper for this. And still keep saying she was fine when she left now will not reply to me at all.
Sorry...a shipper CANNOT do that. Wow! Long road and many 'bucks' to fix that.
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Location: Where Tall Corn Grows | Legs like that don't happen overnight, the filly was born that way. Sad all the way around! |
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Location: TN | we had twins born 2 years ago the smaller fillie looked a little like that (no swelling in knees). at 2 weeks we had x rays done and DVM MOchal at MS State placed a screw in one side of knee and removed it in 4 weeks she said with her being cramped in the womb there was not adequate bone growth on one side. The screw stopped growth long enough for the other side to catch up. "lil bit" is fine now she said it had to be done asap to alow her body to develope. I think you missed your window. Lil bit has had a stifle growth plate that is delayed and this was not evident at birth. we hope she can grow out of it. she looks 100% straight now. just think if this fillie has obivious deficits at 2 she will have serious arthritis just existing, very sorry for both of you .PRAYERS
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Oh my GOSH, my heart aches for this filly.. That seller needs a good A** whooping for letting this baby stay this way, she could have been helped as a new born, shes got wind sweeped legs.. have a good horse vet look at her and see maybe if she can be helped, but since shes a 2 year old I really have my doubts. So darn sad.. |
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Location: Weatherford, TX | horsingaround - 2019-02-01 1:41 PM we had twins born 2 years ago the smaller fillie looked a little like that (no swelling in knees). at 2 weeks we had x rays done and DVM MOchal at MS State placed a screw in one side of knee and removed it in 4 weeks she said with her being cramped in the womb there was not adequate bone growth on one side. The screw stopped growth long enough for the other side to catch up. "lil bit" is fine now she said it had to be done asap to alow her body to develope. I think you missed your window. Lil bit has had a stifle growth plate that is delayed and this was not evident at birth. we hope she can grow out of it. she looks 100% straight now. just think if this fillie has obivious deficits at 2 she will have serious arthritis just existing, very sorry for both of you .PRAYERS
Yes, you are right. You can do a 'shaving' of the bone, screws put in, cast it and then have corrective shoes done. I have seen it done on weanlings that come out like that just being a singular birth. However, it needs to done as early as possible and there is maintenance and 'bucks' involved.
And... the Seller really screwed up/scammed selling this filly like this and needs a good 'whoopin' for NOT dealing with it at birth/weanling.
And...her excuse.... a shipper did NOT do this. Just nuts what they try to justify.
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Location: CTX | Aww, poor girl! And sorry you got taken like this.
I would take her to your vet and see what they say.
It sure looks bad, but a picture does not tell the whole "story". A vet should be able to tell you if there is something that can be done.
If they say there is nothing you can do, at least you can put her out of her misery.... sometimes that is the nicest thing you can do for an animal that is suffering. |
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Then I'd probably blast the seller on the internet. Especially if they quit responding because they KNEW exactly what they did.
Then I'd prob be forced to put the filly down, or see if someone needed a companion pasture pet. That doesn't look fixable.
I'd be 1/2 tempted to drive the filly back to them and drop her on the lawn, although they wouldn't be humane and put her down. Argh...
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | that is awful. Looks like she was born windswept. I always worry when something is sold cheap. Usually a reason. |
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Location: Weatherford, TX | wyoming barrel racer - 2019-02-01 3:13 PM that is awful. Looks like she was born windswept. I always worry when something is sold cheap. Usually a reason.
Yes.... and they needed her gone by Friday. My guess would be they didn't want to put or couldn't put the money in her. And just got her gone.
It is just awful and repugnant on the Seller's part.
They did NOT do right as a breeder by this baby. They should definitely not be breeding/foaling babies any longer.
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I would definitely get a vet out to take a look at her, and if she's not in pain but won't make a riding horse, she would be a lovely pasture pet! Good luck, and keep us updated! |
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There’s no way that happened on the ride. I’m sure you could sue to get your money back. Especially given the lies. But that might cost you even more. Tough call on what to do. I’d personally be leaning towards euthanasia if it were me. Best of luck with whatever you decide to do. I’m truly sorry you ended up with/in this mess. Poor filly. |
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Location: Arkansas | God bless her little heart. . . That's awful on the breeder's part. Some people have no conscience. I'd contact my vet and see if there's anything you can do for her before I gave up. But definitely do the right thing by the poor baby. Sorry this happened to you and her. |
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Location: CA | I contacted my vet which is a very blunt guy he confirmed it's windswept and said "get rid of her there's absolutely nothing to do at this point" I kinda already figured that but was hoping he would suggest something like to try to splint it and months of stall rest. On one hand I want to give her away for a pasture pet but on the other I dont want to end up giving her to someone who would resell her and a new buyer might also end up in my position not a clue that her legs were messed up. She is a super sweet filly and insanely athletic especially for her legs being that way. She's extremely small for a 2 yr old looks more like a weanling not sure she was taken care of much at all by previous owners. She isn't ribby but I feel like she should just be bigger. |
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Location: Weatherford, TX | norcal - 2019-02-02 8:38 AM I contacted my vet which is a very blunt guy he confirmed it's windswept and said "get rid of her there's absolutely nothing to do at this point" I kinda already figured that but was hoping he would suggest something like to try to splint it and months of stall rest. On one hand I want to give her away for a pasture pet but on the other I dont want to end up giving her to someone who would resell her and a new buyer might also end up in my position not a clue that her legs were messed up. She is a super sweet filly and insanely athletic especially for her legs being that way. She's extremely small for a 2 yr old looks more like a weanling not sure she was taken care of much at all by previous owners. She isn't ribby but I feel like she should just be bigger. Unfortunately, this breeder did not even remotely do right at all by this filly. It is very sad.
Your vet is saying 'nothing can be done at this point' because it SHOULD have been shortly after birth or as an early weanling. Again a 'shipper' no matter how bad a shipper can be, actually caused this issue. This breeder knowingly sold this filly this way. The breeder/seller was so very wrong or negligent as a breeder. I have seen it this bad and was done within 2 weeks of birth with not a success story with it being done even then at that early of a stage. This filly is now an early 2YO, I would think it would be a bad prognosis even if you spent the money to try and fix her.
Very sad ALL the way around.
ETA... she is probably smaller than she should be as they did not feed her right and she had this problem. This breeder/seller should not be breeding/selling again. So very dishonest. Just bad.
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Location: CA | Gator Bug - 2019-02-02 7:11 AM
norcal - 2019-02-02 8:38 AM I contacted my vet which is a very blunt guy he confirmed it's windswept and said "get rid of her there's absolutely nothing to do at this point" I kinda already figured that but was hoping he would suggest something like to try to splint it and months of stall rest. On one hand I want to give her away for a pasture pet but on the other I dont want to end up giving her to someone who would resell her and a new buyer might also end up in my position not a clue that her legs were messed up. She is a super sweet filly and insanely athletic especially for her legs being that way. She's extremely small for a 2 yr old looks more like a weanling not sure she was taken care of much at all by previous owners. She isn't ribby but I feel like she should just be bigger.
Unfortunately, this breeder did not even remotely do right at all by this filly. It is very sad.
Your vet is saying 'nothing can be done at this point' because it SHOULD have been shortly after birth or as an early weanling. Again a 'shipper' no matter how bad a shipper can be caused this issue. This breeder knowingly sold this filly this way. The breeder/seller was so very wrong or negligent as a breeder. I have seen it this bad and was done within 2 weeks of birth with not a success story with it being done even then at that early of a stage. This filly is now an early 2YO, I would think it would be a bad prognosis even if you spent the money to try and fix her.
Very sad ALL the way around.
I don't blame the shipper at all I feel like it was a last ditch effort on the sellers part to blame the shipper. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | norcal - 2019-02-02 9:20 AM Gator Bug - 2019-02-02 7:11 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 8:38 AM I contacted my vet which is a very blunt guy he confirmed it's windswept and said "get rid of her there's absolutely nothing to do at this point" I kinda already figured that but was hoping he would suggest something like to try to splint it and months of stall rest. On one hand I want to give her away for a pasture pet but on the other I dont want to end up giving her to someone who would resell her and a new buyer might also end up in my position not a clue that her legs were messed up. She is a super sweet filly and insanely athletic especially for her legs being that way. She's extremely small for a 2 yr old looks more like a weanling not sure she was taken care of much at all by previous owners. She isn't ribby but I feel like she should just be bigger. Unfortunately, this breeder did not even remotely do right at all by this filly. It is very sad.
Your vet is saying 'nothing can be done at this point' because it SHOULD have been shortly after birth or as an early weanling. Again a 'shipper' no matter how bad a shipper can be caused this issue. This breeder knowingly sold this filly this way. The breeder/seller was so very wrong or negligent as a breeder. I have seen it this bad and was done within 2 weeks of birth with not a success story with it being done even then at that early of a stage. This filly is now an early 2YO, I would think it would be a bad prognosis even if you spent the money to try and fix her.
Very sad ALL the way around. I don't blame the shipper at all I feel like it was a last ditch effort on the sellers part to blame the shipper.
Just curious, does this person that wronged you on this poor filly, do they breed and sell or was this just a person that bred a mare to get a baby? Do they have others that they are selling? |
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Location: Texas | Unfortunately, at her age, the growth plates that you could manipulate to try and straighten her legs are closed. And, looking at the conformation of her knees, I would be concerned that she already has arthritis. I'm really sorry. You would think people were more honest these days... I know there's buyer beware but this goes a step beyond that. |
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Location: CA | Southtxponygirl - 2019-02-02 7:37 AM
norcal - 2019-02-02 9:20 AM Gator Bug - 2019-02-02 7:11 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 8:38 AM I contacted my vet which is a very blunt guy he confirmed it's windswept and said "get rid of her there's absolutely nothing to do at this point" I kinda already figured that but was hoping he would suggest something like to try to splint it and months of stall rest. On one hand I want to give her away for a pasture pet but on the other I dont want to end up giving her to someone who would resell her and a new buyer might also end up in my position not a clue that her legs were messed up. She is a super sweet filly and insanely athletic especially for her legs being that way. She's extremely small for a 2 yr old looks more like a weanling not sure she was taken care of much at all by previous owners. She isn't ribby but I feel like she should just be bigger. Unfortunately, this breeder did not even remotely do right at all by this filly. It is very sad.
Your vet is saying 'nothing can be done at this point' because it SHOULD have been shortly after birth or as an early weanling. Again a 'shipper' no matter how bad a shipper can be caused this issue. This breeder knowingly sold this filly this way. The breeder/seller was so very wrong or negligent as a breeder. I have seen it this bad and was done within 2 weeks of birth with not a success story with it being done even then at that early of a stage. This filly is now an early 2YO, I would think it would be a bad prognosis even if you spent the money to try and fix her.
Very sad ALL the way around. I don't blame the shipper at all I feel like it was a last ditch effort on the sellers part to blame the shipper.
The filly is branded with an RR on the left shoulder looks like the seller and breeder are from the same family as they're last names are both Hunt |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | norcal - 2019-02-02 12:18 PM Southtxponygirl - 2019-02-02 7:37 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 9:20 AM Gator Bug - 2019-02-02 7:11 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 8:38 AM I contacted my vet which is a very blunt guy he confirmed it's windswept and said "get rid of her there's absolutely nothing to do at this point" I kinda already figured that but was hoping he would suggest something like to try to splint it and months of stall rest. On one hand I want to give her away for a pasture pet but on the other I dont want to end up giving her to someone who would resell her and a new buyer might also end up in my position not a clue that her legs were messed up. She is a super sweet filly and insanely athletic especially for her legs being that way. She's extremely small for a 2 yr old looks more like a weanling not sure she was taken care of much at all by previous owners. She isn't ribby but I feel like she should just be bigger. Unfortunately, this breeder did not even remotely do right at all by this filly. It is very sad.
Your vet is saying 'nothing can be done at this point' because it SHOULD have been shortly after birth or as an early weanling. Again a 'shipper' no matter how bad a shipper can be caused this issue. This breeder knowingly sold this filly this way. The breeder/seller was so very wrong or negligent as a breeder. I have seen it this bad and was done within 2 weeks of birth with not a success story with it being done even then at that early of a stage. This filly is now an early 2YO, I would think it would be a bad prognosis even if you spent the money to try and fix her.
Very sad ALL the way around. I don't blame the shipper at all I feel like it was a last ditch effort on the sellers part to blame the shipper. The filly is branded with an RR on the left shoulder looks like the seller and breeder are from the same family as they're last names are both Hunt
These people should be ashamed of themselves, but I'm betting their not thou.. Such a sad deal since the filly is the one thats suffering because of these stupid people.. I feel bad for you and the filly, sorry that this happen to you... I wish and hope that something can be done for her but I really dont see it..Hugs to you  |
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Location: CA | Southtxponygirl - 2019-02-02 12:07 PM
norcal - 2019-02-02 12:18 PM Southtxponygirl - 2019-02-02 7:37 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 9:20 AM Gator Bug - 2019-02-02 7:11 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 8:38 AM I contacted my vet which is a very blunt guy he confirmed it's windswept and said "get rid of her there's absolutely nothing to do at this point" I kinda already figured that but was hoping he would suggest something like to try to splint it and months of stall rest. On one hand I want to give her away for a pasture pet but on the other I dont want to end up giving her to someone who would resell her and a new buyer might also end up in my position not a clue that her legs were messed up. She is a super sweet filly and insanely athletic especially for her legs being that way. She's extremely small for a 2 yr old looks more like a weanling not sure she was taken care of much at all by previous owners. She isn't ribby but I feel like she should just be bigger. Unfortunately, this breeder did not even remotely do right at all by this filly. It is very sad.
Your vet is saying 'nothing can be done at this point' because it SHOULD have been shortly after birth or as an early weanling. Again a 'shipper' no matter how bad a shipper can be caused this issue. This breeder knowingly sold this filly this way. The breeder/seller was so very wrong or negligent as a breeder. I have seen it this bad and was done within 2 weeks of birth with not a success story with it being done even then at that early of a stage. This filly is now an early 2YO, I would think it would be a bad prognosis even if you spent the money to try and fix her.
Very sad ALL the way around. I don't blame the shipper at all I feel like it was a last ditch effort on the sellers part to blame the shipper. The filly is branded with an RR on the left shoulder looks like the seller and breeder are from the same family as they're last names are both Hunt
Thank you! Yes I was hoping maybe posting on here someone might have an idea of a way to fix her enough to make her comfortable but it really doesn't sound like she is fixable and I'm thinking the older she gets and the more weight that goes on her knees and legs is just going to make it worse for her ???? |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | norcal - 2019-02-02 3:01 PM Southtxponygirl - 2019-02-02 12:07 PM norcal - 2019-02-02 12:18 PM Southtxponygirl - 2019-02-02 7:37 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 9:20 AM Gator Bug - 2019-02-02 7:11 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 8:38 AM I contacted my vet which is a very blunt guy he confirmed it's windswept and said "get rid of her there's absolutely nothing to do at this point" I kinda already figured that but was hoping he would suggest something like to try to splint it and months of stall rest. On one hand I want to give her away for a pasture pet but on the other I dont want to end up giving her to someone who would resell her and a new buyer might also end up in my position not a clue that her legs were messed up. She is a super sweet filly and insanely athletic especially for her legs being that way. She's extremely small for a 2 yr old looks more like a weanling not sure she was taken care of much at all by previous owners. She isn't ribby but I feel like she should just be bigger. Unfortunately, this breeder did not even remotely do right at all by this filly. It is very sad.
Your vet is saying 'nothing can be done at this point' because it SHOULD have been shortly after birth or as an early weanling. Again a 'shipper' no matter how bad a shipper can be caused this issue. This breeder knowingly sold this filly this way. The breeder/seller was so very wrong or negligent as a breeder. I have seen it this bad and was done within 2 weeks of birth with not a success story with it being done even then at that early of a stage. This filly is now an early 2YO, I would think it would be a bad prognosis even if you spent the money to try and fix her.
Very sad ALL the way around. I don't blame the shipper at all I feel like it was a last ditch effort on the sellers part to blame the shipper. The filly is branded with an RR on the left shoulder looks like the seller and breeder are from the same family as they're last names are both Hunt Thank you! Yes I was hoping maybe posting on here someone might have an idea of a way to fix her enough to make her comfortable but it really doesn't sound like she is fixable and I'm thinking the older she gets and the more weight that goes on her knees and legs is just going to make it worse for her ????
I think you are right about as she gets older and heaver those legs just not going to be able to hold up and I hate to think how painful its going to be for her.. And I hate that those people put you on the spot like this, but you know what maybe it was meant to be, someone like you with a heart will find some way to help her as in trying to find a way or putting her down in a humane way.. Ask your vet if maybe they know of someone that would be willing to take her on..I dont know just thinking out loud to you, I wish I could help you,,, you sound like a great lady and Thank you for trying |
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Location: Arkansas | Southtxponygirl - 2019-02-02 3:12 PM
norcal - 2019-02-02 3:01 PM Southtxponygirl - 2019-02-02 12:07 PM norcal - 2019-02-02 12:18 PM Southtxponygirl - 2019-02-02 7:37 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 9:20 AM Gator Bug - 2019-02-02 7:11 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 8:38 AM I contacted my vet which is a very blunt guy he confirmed it's windswept and said "get rid of her there's absolutely nothing to do at this point" I kinda already figured that but was hoping he would suggest something like to try to splint it and months of stall rest. On one hand I want to give her away for a pasture pet but on the other I dont want to end up giving her to someone who would resell her and a new buyer might also end up in my position not a clue that her legs were messed up. She is a super sweet filly and insanely athletic especially for her legs being that way. She's extremely small for a 2 yr old looks more like a weanling not sure she was taken care of much at all by previous owners. She isn't ribby but I feel like she should just be bigger. Unfortunately, this breeder did not even remotely do right at all by this filly. It is very sad.
Your vet is saying 'nothing can be done at this point' because it SHOULD have been shortly after birth or as an early weanling. Again a 'shipper' no matter how bad a shipper can be caused this issue. This breeder knowingly sold this filly this way. The breeder/seller was so very wrong or negligent as a breeder. I have seen it this bad and was done within 2 weeks of birth with not a success story with it being done even then at that early of a stage. This filly is now an early 2YO, I would think it would be a bad prognosis even if you spent the money to try and fix her.
Very sad ALL the way around. I don't blame the shipper at all I feel like it was a last ditch effort on the sellers part to blame the shipper. The filly is branded with an RR on the left shoulder looks like the seller and breeder are from the same family as they're last names are both Hunt Thank you! Yes I was hoping maybe posting on here someone might have an idea of a way to fix her enough to make her comfortable but it really doesn't sound like she is fixable and I'm thinking the older she gets and the more weight that goes on her knees and legs is just going to make it worse for her ????
This is heartbreaking, but I agree that at least she's in someone's hands now that will do right for her.  |
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Location: Arizona | Poor windswept little girl. If someone had put in the effort and the dough when she was a newborn, they probably could have done a lot for her. Now, unfortunately, it's too late to correct deviations like this. I'm so sorry, OP. The seller should be ashamed of themselves. Bless you for trying to give her a chance.
Edited to add: This is a great article explaining the narrow window of opportunity that exists after birth to best correct limb deviations in the foal.
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norcal - 2019-02-02 9:20 AM Gator Bug - 2019-02-02 7:11 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 8:38 AM I contacted my vet which is a very blunt guy he confirmed it's windswept and said "get rid of her there's absolutely nothing to do at this point" I kinda already figured that but was hoping he would suggest something like to try to splint it and months of stall rest. On one hand I want to give her away for a pasture pet but on the other I dont want to end up giving her to someone who would resell her and a new buyer might also end up in my position not a clue that her legs were messed up. She is a super sweet filly and insanely athletic especially for her legs being that way. She's extremely small for a 2 yr old looks more like a weanling not sure she was taken care of much at all by previous owners. She isn't ribby but I feel like she should just be bigger. Unfortunately, this breeder did not even remotely do right at all by this filly. It is very sad.
Your vet is saying 'nothing can be done at this point' because it SHOULD have been shortly after birth or as an early weanling. Again a 'shipper' no matter how bad a shipper can be caused this issue. This breeder knowingly sold this filly this way. The breeder/seller was so very wrong or negligent as a breeder. I have seen it this bad and was done within 2 weeks of birth with not a success story with it being done even then at that early of a stage. This filly is now an early 2YO, I would think it would be a bad prognosis even if you spent the money to try and fix her.
Very sad ALL the way around. I don't blame the shipper at all I feel like it was a last ditch effort on the sellers part to blame the shipper.
The filly is branded with an RR on the left shoulder looks like the seller and breeder are from the same family as they're last names are both Hunt
She didn't happen to come from So. Cal did she? I bought a mare with the same brand from the same last name down that direction. She wasn't in the best shape either when she got to us, although not quite this drastic. |
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Location: CA | rpreast - 2019-02-04 8:00 AM
norcal - 2019-02-02 11:18 AM
Southtxponygirl - 2019-02-02 7:37 AM
norcal - 2019-02-02 9:20 AM Gator Bug - 2019-02-02 7:11 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 8:38 AM I contacted my vet which is a very blunt guy he confirmed it's windswept and said "get rid of her there's absolutely nothing to do at this point" I kinda already figured that but was hoping he would suggest something like to try to splint it and months of stall rest. On one hand I want to give her away for a pasture pet but on the other I dont want to end up giving her to someone who would resell her and a new buyer might also end up in my position not a clue that her legs were messed up. She is a super sweet filly and insanely athletic especially for her legs being that way. She's extremely small for a 2 yr old looks more like a weanling not sure she was taken care of much at all by previous owners. She isn't ribby but I feel like she should just be bigger. Unfortunately, this breeder did not even remotely do right at all by this filly. It is very sad.
Your vet is saying 'nothing can be done at this point' because it SHOULD have been shortly after birth or as an early weanling. Again a 'shipper' no matter how bad a shipper can be caused this issue. This breeder knowingly sold this filly this way. The breeder/seller was so very wrong or negligent as a breeder. I have seen it this bad and was done within 2 weeks of birth with not a success story with it being done even then at that early of a stage. This filly is now an early 2YO, I would think it would be a bad prognosis even if you spent the money to try and fix her.
Very sad ALL the way around. I don't blame the shipper at all I feel like it was a last ditch effort on the sellers part to blame the shipper.
The filly is branded with an RR on the left shoulder looks like the seller and breeder are from the same family as they're last names are both Hunt
She didn't happen to come from So. Cal did she? I bought a mare with the same brand from the same last name down that direction. She wasn't in the best shape either when she got to us, although not quite this drastic.
She has breeders listed as Ralph or Penny Sue hunt out of yermo California I bought her from Jesse hunt out of la pine Oregon |
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Location: OH | WOW---just wow. That is all I got---WOW. |
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| norcal - 2019-02-04 10:56 AM
rpreast - 2019-02-04 8:00 AM
norcal - 2019-02-02 11:18 AM
Southtxponygirl - 2019-02-02 7:37 AM
norcal - 2019-02-02 9:20 AM Gator Bug - 2019-02-02 7:11 AM norcal - 2019-02-02 8:38 AM I contacted my vet which is a very blunt guy he confirmed it's windswept and said "get rid of her there's absolutely nothing to do at this point" I kinda already figured that but was hoping he would suggest something like to try to splint it and months of stall rest. On one hand I want to give her away for a pasture pet but on the other I dont want to end up giving her to someone who would resell her and a new buyer might also end up in my position not a clue that her legs were messed up. She is a super sweet filly and insanely athletic especially for her legs being that way. She's extremely small for a 2 yr old looks more like a weanling not sure she was taken care of much at all by previous owners. She isn't ribby but I feel like she should just be bigger. Unfortunately, this breeder did not even remotely do right at all by this filly. It is very sad.
Your vet is saying 'nothing can be done at this point' because it SHOULD have been shortly after birth or as an early weanling. Again a 'shipper' no matter how bad a shipper can be caused this issue. This breeder knowingly sold this filly this way. The breeder/seller was so very wrong or negligent as a breeder. I have seen it this bad and was done within 2 weeks of birth with not a success story with it being done even then at that early of a stage. This filly is now an early 2YO, I would think it would be a bad prognosis even if you spent the money to try and fix her.
Very sad ALL the way around. I don't blame the shipper at all I feel like it was a last ditch effort on the sellers part to blame the shipper.
The filly is branded with an RR on the left shoulder looks like the seller and breeder are from the same family as they're last names are both Hunt
She didn't happen to come from So. Cal did she? I bought a mare with the same brand from the same last name down that direction. She wasn't in the best shape either when she got to us, although not quite this drastic.
She has breeders listed as Ralph or Penny Sue hunt out of yermo California I bought her from Jesse hunt out of la pine Oregon
YEP! Same people.
I bought her as 5 yr old and she looked to be about 2. She was pretty timid around people and just wanted to be left alone. Very very head shy, twitchy when you would move, etc. A year later and you wouldn't recognize her. She grew almost an entire hand, put on probably 150 lbs and is as sweet as can be now. |
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| I am very sorry this happened to you and that poor filly. Frustrating to hear they likely do business like this often. Not that it matters but is she bred well? I am just curious as I know she cant carry a foal but just wondering. I also wonder to see what kind of breeding op they have. |
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Location: CA | stayceem - 2019-02-04 11:28 AM
I am very sorry this happened to you and that poor filly. Frustrating to hear they likely do business like this often. Not that it matters but is she bred well? I am just curious as I know she cant carry a foal but just wondering. I also wonder to see what kind of breeding op they have.
https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/nuttin+but+smokn+gun |
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Location: Kentucky | So sad, GD of Play Gun. 
I'm so sorry
Edited by Go Lucky Dun 2019-02-10 9:51 AM
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | We've had 2 that were born windswept. Both were out of the same mare, but she also had 5 others that were just fine. One came out of it just fine in pasture, the other had a bad ankle on top of it and we had to put down. I think it is how they carry them? This particular mare had some of the leggiest babies I have ever seen. |
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Crooked legs advise?