He did have alot of swelling in his knees. I took quite awhile to get him over it. Several months. I know her vet bill was horrible. That's one reason she won't sell him. She wouldn't break even on him the money she has in him. Makes no sense to me but that's her:) I don't think you can count vet bills, especially ones caused from your own mistakes,in the worth of the horse.
Becky