PSSM in our reining horses!!!!!

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Dear all!!

the AQHA has just released a new panel test for all genetic diseases found in QH: AQHA: Genetic Testing

About PSSM: Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy - CVM - UMEC, University of Minnesota

I have sadly just put down a filly last week purchased at the legacy sale in 2010 with PSSM. Her name was Revolution Dunit. I am extremely upset and needless to say hurt as my filly was in pain because the breeders (perhaps out of no fault of their own) breed 2 horses which gave a horse who was a carrier of PSSM. We have right now, the tools to make sure we do not RISK even passing these genes on... And why even play russia roulette???

That I got the bad end of the stick because people want to make money... I cried for nights on end because it was about the money... I held my horse as she was put down... Why why why? Because humans want those famous horses as you mention below at the expense of the health of the horse. I cannot wrap my head around it at this point. Anyways... i hope everyone can do their part and not breed horses with issues!!!

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[horse99]

I just wanted to say I am so sorry about your filly. I don't know much about PSSM but you have a very valid point about not breeding it if it's in the genes and it passes on. Again, very sorry for your loss.

[FEIJuniorBound]

I think the horse industry is always going to be a gamble. If you don't like to gamble, don't play the game.

Well said. Another tid bit of advice I was given is don't spend more on a horse then you can afford to lose.