Conference noted::equitation

1016.0. "to destroy or not [please help]!!" by ASGMKA::MATTHEW () Fri Jun 13 1986 18:40

    Just this morning, my father called me at work to tell me my best
    friend has to put down her horse! The horse is at the NH school
    in Rochester. They have taken all kinds of tests and still dont
    know what is wrong with her, they suggested that they put her down
    today. the horse has lost all ability to move the left side, similar
    to a stoke. thay can only guess that she got a virus, it went to
    the brain and then down the spine. i suggested she donate the horse
    to tufts vet school, if she is helped she is then liable for the
    vet bills.  However I am from denver and there is a school up in
    Fort collins but I dont remember the name, they are supposed to
    the specialists out west. can anyone help me before we put down
    this 3yr pal filly? her and i hold the national phba championships
    and also amateur team.  any and all suggestions will help us make
    our decision for this filly. please help me out as to i dont know
    what to suggest to her next! thank-you
    			sincerely,
    				wendy-juanita matthews.
    

    I think you want the Vet school at Colorado State University in
    Fort Collins. Good luck.
    
    	Tyke
    

    For what it's worth, the clinic in Rochester was highly
    recommended by everyone I spoke with.  I also might add
    that the info given previously about Tufts agrees with
    what I know from stories there; while it may help to get
    the horse somewhere else for more opinions, I do know 
    someone whose colt was over-anesthetized at Tufts.  Tufts
    was not pleasant about admitting it was their mistake.
    
    I hope you and your friend find a kind solution in time.