> > I actually was thinking about having her ultrasounded after the shot, to be > sure it was effective. I could be wrong, but I could swear I've heard of the > shot not doing the job and the mare delivering anyway...I could be wrong.
You know Karen, that's a good idea. I would prefer to be overly cautious than sorry afterwards. I went to the magistrate's office late yesterday afternoon and took out a complaint against the man,which was a real education let me tell you. I was so glad I went with information in hand about the livestock-at-large statute which the Horse Council had faxed me. The magistrate didn't have a clue and I basically had to tell him what to do. I did decide to ask them them to hold the complaint for 5 days, though, and they are going to be nice enough to do that. I then went to the stud owners house to talk to him and show him the complaint from the court. I told him that he had 5 days to pay all the vet bills and pay for the property damages (in cash). Also, he had to either move the horse to a more secure location in that time or prove to me that he had a vet lined up to geld the horse. I required that it be one of 3 local vets that I knew would be honest about it. He seemed very appreciative of the opportunity to make it right but we have heard this song from him before. Hopefully the threat of going to court hanging over his head will make him do what's right this time. -- Laree
