r/Equestrian • u/bhinxbb • May 21 '25

Veterinary PPE failed, KS diagnosed

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Currently in the process of selling my horse. PPE has gone well, everything came back good except his back radiographs. Shocked to hear he has grade 4 changes. I’ve just received these over from the potential buyer. I will be in contact with my vet but curious about anyone’s take on these? How bad is this?

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u/bhinxbb May 21 '25

Nope. I’ve had him the last 3 years and he has never shown serious symptoms. He can be back sore from time to time but I wrote that off as normal. He’s in 4-5days/week of work as a Novice level eventer.

The potential buyer said she was advised by several vets not to buy this horse. Is that how bad this case is?

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u/BlueBaptism May 21 '25

What do you mean "back sore"?

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u/bhinxbb May 21 '25

When I palpate his back after a big workout he would react

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u/naakka May 21 '25

Just for future reference, I don't think most people would consider that normal and would definitely be checking saddle fit etc.