She is comfortable enough to be pasture sound. Right now, we are considering surrogate broodmare opportunities for her. Unfortunately, due to the nature of her condition, we are assuming that it is genetic and will not be breeding directly from her.
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Ugh I am so, so sorry! A few years ago I had to euthanize a 5-year-old that I had bought as a yearling due to a degenerative genetic condition (DSLD). It is truly horrible when they break down at a young age. I’m sorry you are going through this.
I’m so very sorry.
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As I read your post, it sounds like you are considering having her be a recipient mare? If so I would check with a vet or two regarding the impact of carrying a foal on her comfort level.
It sucks to have this situation on such a young horse, my sympathies to you.
Yes, of course we received our vet’s opinion on the matter. Our sport horse vet actually suggested it for her and is looking for one currently, so we may get really lucky.
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I am SO sorry about this. Full sympathy.
Re: surrogacy- I would want to have the mare under my care during the pregnancy. I have unfortunately seen recipient mares quite neglected while they were carrying expensive babies- feet not trimmed, not groomed, kept in poor conditions. I was very surprised- the breeder obviously thought of the mares as not worthwhile in themselves!
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Did the vet(s) have any idea what condition could be causing it? If not genetic? How heartbreaking, I’m truly sorry 
The prospective home for her is only 15 minutes down the road from our current facility, so I’d be able to keep a close eye on her, thankfully. Other prospective home would be my sport horse vet’s facility whom I trust to maintain her as he is hours away.
@TheJenners He had originally thought it was from some type of trauma (ie. injury in the field, mishandling as a foal, stepped on, etc.) but with the other cyst developing after not touching her for months, he figures they are developing as she develops/matures and the only real explanation is that they are genetic. He has seen other horses with similar conditions riding sound or in older horses from years of wear and tear.
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I am so sorry. Having put down a gorgeous 7 yr old in 2019 with a lot of issues, I know it’s a very very tough row to hoe 
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