![]() Which states that it doesn't compromise the horse's ability to work: i'd give the pony a good chance, esp as he'll only ever have small kids (and therefore light weights) on him presumably. There's a good sjer (Grade A iirc) who has this (has extreme dippy spine like the one in the photo linked to above), apart from difficulties saddle-fitting, it doesn't seem to affect his ability or athleticism. If the future holds increasing deformity then pts may be the sensible option which would be heartbreaking. If it does not progress further he would be rideable. I was hopeful that others on the forum would have had experience of this and its potential progress over his continuing growth period. Vet coming over on Monday to have a look and advise on prognosis. It is very depressing as the yearling has a personality to die for - a real cheeky chappy who just loves to be fussed - and is, in all other respects, a most beautiful pony out of the best showing lines. The mare, sadly, is in foal again and to a different stallion so I must hope that he is not a carrier. Gallagher seems to suggest that it is heritable but a recessive gene. ![]() I doubt that exercise can do much about that - even if one could expect a small child's pony (which would be his future) to work in any outline. So far as I can understand the condition in young horses it is caused by bilateral hypoplasia/aplasia of the articular facets of the vertebrae (pair of nubbly bits missing off the face of the vertebra) whilst scoliosis is unilateral (one nubbly bit missing).
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