FIRST/SECOND LEVEL GELDING
Marshall SHF is a 2017 KWPN gelding by Justified T out of my mare Dornröschen (Dante Weltino x Don Schufro), stands 17.2h. Super sexy liver chestnut boy with an exceptional sweet temperament. Schooling second level. Marshall is sensitive and lite to the aids and would appreciate a more experienced rider who is organized and has good body and aid awareness. This guy is a total ham sandwich and loves night check snuggles.
Marshall had a trailer accident when he was younger that injured his left eye causing cataracts. He has about 20% vision in left eye and the right eye is perfectly healthy. He has been evaluated by the best ophthalmologist near us. His sight reduction does not seem to slow him down in anyway and we continue to train daily with ease, and he loads on the trailer without issue. I have taught him how to lead and go to the mounting block differently to accommodate his impairment. He can turn out with others and get around easily. He has hacked out alone and in a group- although he prefers friends. He has been to the beach and ridden in multiple clinics.
Marshall has some radiographic findings on radiographs that were done in 2020 and recently reviewed by my lameness vet: “There is a subchondral bone cyst in the right stifle (in the typical location of the medial femoral condyle). There are also lucencies in both tibias, just above the hock joints. Neither of these areas has the typical appearance of a subchondral cyst, have no apparent communication with the joint and are of minimal clinical significance, in my opinion. The significance of the cyst in the right stifle is much more difficult to comment on. Some, possibly most, of these cysts are non-symptomatic. They do not change in appearance over time and are really just a cosmetic curiosity.”
Marshall has been in steady consistent work for the past 4 years with no history of lameness and has been in training 4-5 days/week.
Cysts, and OCD’s amongst other diagnostic findings often can be cosmetic. Especially where you have a history of no clinical symptoms or lameness. Obviously there is no guarantee and each person must weigh the risk vs reward, history of training and health.
**UPDATE- Marshall was recently X-rayed and the cyst seems to have some improvement and not affecting performance at this time. The Lucencies were not present.
Due to these findings Marshall is priced significantly lower for his breed, age, and education. He is sweet and sensitive and want to find the perfect situation for him.
Call 508-317-0098 or PM 📬 to discuss Marshall further or set up an appt to meet this special boy!
Logistics: We are located in Dartmouth, MA which is 30 mins from Providence RI- TF Green Intl Airport ✈️ and we are 1 hr south of Boston- Logan Intl Airport. With a Hampton Inn & Marriot close by for easy accommodations 🏨.