Hi there Caroline, After my bilateral mx and recon I found it really difficult to muck out and sweep the yard. Controlling our horse in a head collar was fine, but carrying water buckets etc was difficult. Your upper body strength will be compromised for a while. It’s great that you have found your dream horse, but you may need some help caring for him for the first few months after surgery. If he’s compliant in the field and turns out ok, then you will probably be ok handling him, but beware the mucking out. I couldn’t use a broom properly for ages. Sounds daft I know, but it’s just the way the pectoral muscles work/settle after surgery. Good luck, Deborah
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