I bought Charlie on March 29th 2012 my first horse since I gave up riding 2 years earlier having lost my nerve. Charlie was perfect for me an adorable horse who rescued me because the day I paid for him I lost my Dad.
I rode in a school hacked out alone and in compnay and did two fun rides in fact we had a blast. Then suddenly in Mid September all that changed. Rears when we hacked out getting bigger and bigger napping by turning 180 degrees and then finally bolting up a field bucking at every stride.
I turned him out for a week while I went on holiday and came back he was even worse. I had a Chiropractor out twice who found tightness but nothing major.
Finally enough was enough I know he is good and has a heart of gold so I rang my vets and explained the problem. We took him over lunged on hard ground and in arena he looked a million dollars. His back was examined and it was decided to x-ray.
Bang my worst fears exploded in my face my Google guide to veterinary science had been right. Charlie had Kissing Spine not severe but two bones touching.
Fast forward to today and he is currently residing at Bushy Equine Clinic awaiting surgery.
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