Tommy, the rescued quarter horse who was in earlier this week, has Impressive in his blood line. What does this mean? I've done some research on google and the horse.com . It is a genetic abnormality that is passed down . It was traced back to a single Quarter Horse named Impressive. (Personally, I think he looks like a hippo on steroids...)
It's a simple and easy fix. Except for one thing. It would cost people money. All the breeders of Quarter Horses and some Paint Horses would have to do is not breed any horse that is h/h or n/h for one generation. That's it. It is that simple. Only breed n/n horses.
The test isn't very hard. It only cost about $35.00. And it would save many people and animals much heartache.
Tommy is going to be tested. I am gathering the information I need and the hair sample that is necessary, along with the $35.00, to make sure I'm not going to be needing the assistance of a vet further down the road.
Do some research. The things I have read have made me cry. There is also a post on fuglyblog.com where this young man saved and worked and bought this horse, only to find that the horse is slowly deteriorating and will have to be euthanized.
Hmmm. All they would have to do is not breed any h/h or n/h horse for one generation to totally eradicate the disease.
Quit being so damn greedy and care for your horses more than you do your pocket books. Test your horses and don't breed any who are positive in any way. Stop this genetic disease at it's base. Quit your lame excuses of breeding 'just one more' and do what is right for the horse.
Argh....
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