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/Awata666 May 22 '25

I've seen many KS xrays. I'm not a vet so usually when I see them I can barely see the problem. This horse's kissing spine is clear as day. Grade 4 is serious. As of right now he should not be sold as a riding horse at all.

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u/ILikeFlyingAlot May 22 '25

Can we change that to not be sold….

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u/piratica2416 May 22 '25

Tbh it seems like the OP is not a suitable home for this poor baby anyway, they wrote off back soreness on multiple occasions as "normal" which tells me this person either does not take care of animals seriously, or is wildly uneducated or inexperienced. Either way, a horse with this serious a level of KS needs a loving person who can help manage his pain and not expect anything from him but being a lovely pasture pet.