ruth1 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Well its been a difficult few weeks for Mack my horse, he's been suffering with Cellulitis in one of his hind legs and not really responding well to the treatment. However today it finally looks like it is starting to come right Only to discover after I asked the vet to check out a lump that I had noticed since his visit last week that he has developed a heart murmur, so no riding ever again! he is officially retired. Hes been unofficially retired for about four years now taking it easy apart from the odd slow hack out so I'm sure he wont notice a difference, just as Ive finally got him settled somewhere where we dont have to risk life and limb on the main roads to get to the country side because they keep building houses on it My poor old boy, we have been ageing together for the last twelve years and I guess its starting to catch up. Heres a wee pic of him dozing in the sun.Cant resist showing of my handsome old boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) he's so handsome Edited November 21, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 He is beautiful, look at that velvet nose! I'm sorry its no more hacks for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 He's stunning Ruth Sorry you won't be out riding him though Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 What a lovely handsome chap he is. He is a very lucky boy to have such a caring owner. I'm sure he will be very happy in his retirement with lots of memories of his more active days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 So sorry to hear he has more issues hopefully he can have a happy retirement and sure you will still get pleasure from him even though its very sad he cannot be ridden. He really is a very handsome chap and looks so sweet! I have two horses that can both be ridden but I cannot ride anymore due to back injury.. so DD rides both instead.. if you were closer I'd offer you some riding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Thanks Egg Lou, thats so nice, sorry about your back. My knees are fairly knackered so I had to give up working professionally with Horses and how I miss it But its just as nice looking after them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 It certainly is My old lad could not be ridden for about five years but it was still lovely to have him around. I am a sucker for a lovely bay boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 What a beautiful boy . Sorry to hear about his health problems, but it sounds like he'll have a pretty good retirement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
