It's never the ideal scenario. We'd all love it if our horses were 100% sound, 100% of the time. Unfortunately, very few horses have this kind of record and there's a chance that they will one day fail a vetting at an endurance ride. I don't deny at all that it can be a challenging and emotional experience. We pour so much of our time and energy into the training and preparation for that ride it can be so upsetting when it doesn't work out. And of course, especially upsetting that we're taking a lame horse home who is in pain.
Here's my step-by-step guide to help you navigate this situation and ensure your horse receives the best care possible.