However I will say that Dr. Valberg told me that about 70% of horses with shivers progress to the point where the horse is no longer usable.

He can back up but is a little stiff. This page was generated at 06:44 AM. I probably would. My horse just turned seven, and was diagnosed with shivers and PSSM at age 2 by Dr. Valberg. Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some insightful information on whether a certain feeding regime can help reduce a horse with shivers To be honest i would not buy one with shivers.

in addition to the e-se-mag, you may want to consider E alone (without the SE/mag) as in shivers horses it is not uncommon to see too much selenium, which can be detrimental and affect their hoof and hair health. I would say, if she really like him then go for it because you could pay £10k and find 6 months down the line he has a problem that ends your dream, at least you know this horse's problem from the start.Yes they have a contract drawn up and either party has to give 6 weeks notice it the event of wanting to give/take the horse back.I suspect the owner is bluffing, trying to get a good price from the loaner. She's in Cloud Cuckoo Land!! He's a 9yo 17.3 hand Belgian gelding retired from showing. MiddleburgPowered by vBulletin® Version 5.6.2 Copyright ©2000 - 2020, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.All times are GMT-5. Other shivers are caused by neurological problems eg from a fall that damages the spine, but if it is breed related ie large warmblood or draft types, these have been closely related to EPSM issues. !LOL if I was the loaner, I would happily show the horse (VERY BADLY) to any potential purchasers, whilst loudly pointing out all his faults!!!! You could get some problems (farrier, Trailer etc) and shivering will most likely get worse over time - there is (as for now) no treatment. JavaScript is disabled. Hi All, I'm considering buying a young warmblood gelding rising 4 but his owner has explained to me 'He has a slight shiver in one hind leg which is not deteriorating and does not affect his movement or work. In addition to diet, the more exercise you do to build up muscle mass the better, and the less the condition seems to manifest itself.We paid 5K for our 17.2hh gelding Herc, who has had shivers from a young ages. Shivers has nothing to do with the horse being "fearful but doesn't dare to act out" I know a couple of older dressage horses even in my small circle with this and in their cases it is most noticeable on the ground- standing in crossties, coming out of the stall, backing up, shoeing. They can ably compete on the right diet but at the end of the day it is an unsoundness that gets progressively worse. It is thought that the muscles cramp and cells are damaged because of the way glycogen is metabolised, but if you remove as much sugar from the diet as possible and replace it with slow releasing energy, vit E and lots of protein, it seems to reduce the problem. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If i was buying a horse it would be for a reason and i would want a healthy one. Apparently he has a mild case of shivers. I am currently looking for a horse to buy. I have been offered £5k from one of my clients and keep being told by another to name my price!!! At the end of the day i guess thats loans. Seems rather unreasonable that the owner expects the loaner to show the horse off.... quite frankly I would get involved.... has the owner been completey honest about his condition to the potential purchaser???? I'm pretty sure she'll have been told she's unlikely to get as much as she'd like for him.

no absolutely not and in a horse that big the prognosis is not great.A good friend of mine paid more than that for her horse, he's doing well jumping showing and xc'ing, so its not always black and white.My Husband diagnosed shivers with my then, promising youngster 8yrs ago after he tore ligaments in his hip jumping off an 8ft wall, he is NOW trained up to advanced level in dressage and is schooled 5 days a week and I also teach 3 people on him. You must log in or register to reply here. I know someone who was offered a blank cheque from a top eventer for their horse that is a shiver. The owner has reneged on an agreement and wants HELP from the loaner?? I would not pay that for a horse with shivers.

You could always feel he was stiff when he was being hacked, but in fast work he was sound as a pound and loved his job.If I read this correctly, the owner had agreed a price with the loaner - now wants to sell it for double that AND wants the loaner to show him to potential purchaser????? Good riding is essential to keep your horse in good shape. How horrible for the loaner, though! He hunted 8 seasons, teamchased and hunter trialled, and only when he was 15/16 was he getting worse, and that was because he wasn't ridden regularly. It’s just important to remember that you don’t have a healthy horse. Often it can reduce when managed correctly, depending on its cause. He is now 14yrs old and I maintain him on a sachet of bute a day. I dont think we can say a horse is not worth £3k without knowing the whole of the horse's story because £3k is nothing to someone that wants a truely honest horse that you can do whatever you wish and brings you happiness whilst riding without hastle. I have had him since he was 4 and have produced him myself so for this reason would never part with him, oh he also has kissing spine too!!!! ! i have a friend who had a very bad shivers horse.