Qashmir SS is a 2009 Oldenburg NA gelding that I've been riding and training for several months. For the past couple months, Qashmir has also been offered for sale. His owner and I have had a rising suspicion for a couple months that the stiffness in his hind end was more than just a fitness concern. After some research and consultation with an expert we have concluded that he has EPSM. Not to be confused with EPM. EPSM and EPM are very different. EPSM is a muscle disease that is becoming more and more profound among drafts, draft-crosses and warmbloods (the Quarter Horses have a sister disease known as PSSM). EPSM is treatable and in most cases the affected horses show 100% improvement so long as they follow a special diet and receive regular exercise. For more information see this post by Dr. Beth Valentine, the leading specialist in EPSM horses.
So, in response to his recent diagnosis his owner has decided to dramatically reduce his asking price to $5,000 very negotiable to a good home that will understand and follow his new nutritional demands.
Anyone who's interested can call or text me at (614) 940-9816.
