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| As someone who just found out her mare in PSSM2 (trust me when I say theres going to be a lot of horses testing positive when the test hits the market soon  ) that unless you are emotionally invested in the horse, I would pass. I did not own this mare but she was given to me because I am very attached to her, she can never be used for breeding, and I am starting to manage her and still learning. It is VERY hard to deal with, especially type 2 because not a lot is known about it but if I didn't love her so much she would be gone. There are still days I want to sell her and/or put her down because I hate to see her suffer but I am hoping to make a positive impact on the type 2 horses once this test comes out because of my hunch that a lot of well bred horses will be "garbage" to breeders when it becomes part of the AQHA 5 panel. I think it will be a good thing that people will now know why their horses are acting out but detrimental to those who didn't realize their breeding programs are tainted. Also, type 2 seems to be worse for dealing with because of symptoms and attitude problems but In my opinion type 1 is almost harder to manage. |
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| My main mount is PSSM, had no idea until years later of testing. Normal maintenance on a barrel horse is time consuming and costly, add in PSSM and you'll want to tear your hair out. IDK how many times I've wanted to quit because of the frustration. If I wasn't so emotionally invested he would be gone, but he's a lifer. I definitely suggest passing and for future purchases test or do your homework! |
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Location: Silver Lake, MN | turnedout - 2016-05-08 1:31 PM My main mount is PSSM, had no idea until years later of testing. Normal maintenance on a barrel horse is time consuming and costly, add in PSSM and you'll want to tear your hair out. IDK how many times I've wanted to quit because of the frustration. If I wasn't so emotionally invested he would be gone, but he's a lifer. I definitely suggest passing and for future purchases test or do your homework!
I feel your pain and have been there many times...wanting to quit cause it's just emotionally draining!! But my mare is feeling better than ever, and I just hope she continues to feel good. I also believe in my personal opinion this is a progressive disease as each year it seems to be more and more of a struggle. My mare is 14yo this year. |
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Location: Texas | I guess I'm going to be an oddball. Mine just was diagnosed with PSSM and a easy diet change and one supplement and she is back to normal. Maybe just a mild case. I was told that if QH's were all tested then 80% would test positive. this mare is actually easier to manage than my rodeo mare. I guess each there own but sure hate to see all of this negative on a condition that I think is managed easily IMO. |
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Location: southeast Texas | Sweetie, positive for PSSM 1 or 2 ?
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| TxSweetie - 2016-05-09 12:59 PM I guess I'm going to be an oddball. Mine just was diagnosed with PSSM and a easy diet change and one supplement and she is back to normal. Maybe just a mild case. I was told that if QH's were all tested then 80% would test positive. this mare is actually easier to manage than my rodeo mare. I guess each there own but sure hate to see all of this negative on a condition that I think is managed easily IMO.
Im guessing yours was tested mild because it is not normally easily managed, especially type 1 with the NSC struggle. What was yours tested for? |
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Location: Canada | TxSweetie - 2016-05-09 12:59 PM
I guess I'm going to be an oddball. Mine just was diagnosed with PSSM and a easy diet change and one supplement and she is back to normal. Maybe just a mild case. I was told that if QH's were all tested then 80% would test positive. this mare is actually easier to manage than my rodeo mare. I guess each there own but sure hate to see all of this negative on a condition that I think is managed easily IMO.
You're lucky having one that is mild. They're not all like that. Some you can have on restricted diets, good exercise programs and they still have episodes. I have a friend who paid high dollar for a 4 year old futurity horse. The horse ran great for a couple years then started having issues when she was 6 or 7. After spending a ton on test (this was just before it became a more well known issue) and she finally was tested for PSSM and she's positive. She's a pasture pet now. Her's is so severe you can't do much with her. You can't breed her, you can't ride her, and you can't sell her because she requires such a careful diet not many people would be willing to take her on.
The one I have to manage is managed with diet and exercise but she still will have an issue a couple times a year that requires treatment.
I'd never have another known PSSM horse again. |
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Location: Silver Lake, MN | RunNitroRun - 2016-05-09 3:14 PM TxSweetie - 2016-05-09 12:59 PM I guess I'm going to be an oddball. Mine just was diagnosed with PSSM and a easy diet change and one supplement and she is back to normal. Maybe just a mild case. I was told that if QH's were all tested then 80% would test positive. this mare is actually easier to manage than my rodeo mare. I guess each there own but sure hate to see all of this negative on a condition that I think is managed easily IMO. You're lucky having one that is mild. They're not all like that. Some you can have on restricted diets, good exercise programs and they still have episodes. I have a friend who paid high dollar for a 4 year old futurity horse. The horse ran great for a couple years then started having issues when she was 6 or 7. After spending a ton on test (this was just before it became a more well known issue ) and she finally was tested for PSSM and she's positive. She's a pasture pet now. Her's is so severe you can't do much with her. You can't breed her, you can't ride her, and you can't sell her because she requires such a careful diet not many people would be willing to take her on. The one I have to manage is managed with diet and exercise but she still will have an issue a couple times a year that requires treatment. I'd never have another known PSSM horse again.
Mine is the same as your Nitro...you try to do everything you can but you cannot predict it all the time what will trigger an episode. Mine is pretty well managed for the most part. I have owned my mare since she was 5yo and I didn't have any issues until she was 7yo. You couldn't pay me to have another one. |
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