tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post7164022408278527661..comments2023-08-19T04:56:24.878-07:00Comments on It seemed like a good idea at the time...: NASTR - the utterly awful bitFunderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-34413048054505060912011-06-16T08:06:30.906-07:002011-06-16T08:06:30.906-07:00aw, i got all bummed when I read this! I can imagi...aw, i got all bummed when I read this! I can imagine how you felt. And ice is great, as is cold-water hosing. You'll both be baaaaaaaaaaaaaack, with time. <br />: )<br /> - <a href="http://theequestrianvagabond.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Equestrian Vagabond</a>The Equestrian Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600011873327347121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-54834817778288080572011-06-14T16:21:41.440-07:002011-06-14T16:21:41.440-07:00Yep - totally been there. Tears, doubt, shame. I...Yep - totally been there. Tears, doubt, shame. It truly sucks, but I swear it gets better. And unlink having a horse die, you aren't still crying on the anniversay of the injury years later. :)<br /><br />I wanted to comment on the whole vet thing. I too have been suprised by some of the vets at endurance rides when I was dealing with some sort of issue and just wanted some advice on what to do to stablize it for the first 24 hours until I could go to my regular vet, OR even give me a clue to what I might be dealing with. <br /><br />I have found as vets begin to recognize me, they were more encouraging and more likely to offer a phrase like - I think you are doing what you can right now- or some other comfort that I was trying to do the best for my horse, even when sh*t happened, or I had made a mistake that led to this.<br /><br />Even though it frusterates me when I'm standing there with uncontrollable tears because of a situation similar to yours - I do understand. They aren't treatment vets. In some cases they aren't even licesned to treat or give professional advice in that state. As a future vet I know I've given thought into where legally, ethically, and personally I can draw the line between job, hobby, and personal life. They probably see a lot of crap as ride vets and more than anyone, could be weary and wary of giving informaion for all the reasons I stated in my "honesty" post a couple of days ago. that being said - I hope as a vet I can remember that there are humans behind the animals and find the time and heart to say a word to an owner who is obviously destraught. At the 20 MT ride, a ride vet who I have come to recognize over the last couple of years (and likewise) went on a limb and told me what he thought could be Farley's problem. He ended up being wrong, BUT just having SOMETHING to hold onto for those couple of days was so comforting. So yes, I understand both sides- but it still sucks when you are in the middle of it.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-50853439103302789782011-06-14T14:30:18.806-07:002011-06-14T14:30:18.806-07:00Gheesh, do I feel like a selfish self centered los...Gheesh, do I feel like a selfish self centered loser. I had no idea. So sorry to hear of the injury..so sorry I didn't check in earlier.. I totally know what your going through... I love the ghetto corral/ pen btw. Feel feel to email or vent on my blog if you ever need a cyber shoulder to cry on! Honestly...Jonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455369648954700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-20437447765497510792011-06-10T23:05:57.303-07:002011-06-10T23:05:57.303-07:00Geez! That really sucks!
Is that all that a ride...Geez! That really sucks! <br /><br />Is that all that a ride vet does is tell you you're done and nothing more? If that's the case, that sucks too. <br /><br />Hopefully this will heal up quickly and you'll be back at it again before you know it.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-48588665454277531212011-06-09T08:02:05.723-07:002011-06-09T08:02:05.723-07:00You might try a bit of liniment on the shoulder to...You might try a bit of liniment on the shoulder too... Don't have her trot in any more circle. Get someone to trot her in a straight line away from you & toward you & past you. You can see more & do less wear/tear.<br />I just have a "feeling" that she will be just fine!HHmsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129136410081149976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-75419593610134248352011-06-07T16:07:02.915-07:002011-06-07T16:07:02.915-07:00Funder, I am a little surprised by your QUOTED reh...Funder, I am a little surprised by your QUOTED rehab time... I have done a couple rehabs with high suspensory injuries and have always been told 9 months... Not sure why they push the Bute, but I would think about that one. I almost never stall the horse, as long as they are in a place where they can't get rowdy and re injure. Good luck and it was nice to meet you at NASTR..Chris Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10779773198010608298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-88032666243988822011-06-07T15:40:34.785-07:002011-06-07T15:40:34.785-07:00What you've got going for you is that Dixie is...What you've got going for you is that Dixie is in great shape. Her recovery would be so much harder and longer if she was a schlump. She's already in condition and I suspect that she will heal quick. Supposedly there are supplements out there specifically for tendon/ligament repair help. Might help? Good luck!jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931595804895656194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-2112143366317146312011-06-07T11:58:49.173-07:002011-06-07T11:58:49.173-07:00PS
I spent 4 years hurting my mare with approved b...PS<br />I spent 4 years hurting my mare with approved boots and saddles...its all a learning process..we do the best we can, don't we!allhorsestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301081722884351021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-60496560161381991442011-06-07T11:56:45.019-07:002011-06-07T11:56:45.019-07:00Oh! Fund,
So sorry. And very sort that the vets su...Oh! Fund,<br />So sorry. And very sort that the vets sucked. My Thermography specialist did a couple vet checks at endurance rides..making up some of her technical papers for clinical applications for the vet board. She was astounded at the vets passing people's horse's, she could clearly see ee not sound. Then, she did Thermography, and proved it.<br /><br />Please don't be too hard on yourself. These are the things that happen to our equine athletes sometimes, as they do to us. You had excellent resource with that ice..and now making sure she heals right. Timing, and patience...shell come good for no other reason...than to be you're Dixie-endurance or not.<br /><br /><br />Be well..this time down will certainly prove to be worthy for her brain..it does sound!<br /><br />Loved your neat ride photo!!<br /><br /> I cried when too mentioned Champ!allhorsestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301081722884351021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-70770172205900113532011-06-07T09:12:47.541-07:002011-06-07T09:12:47.541-07:00Clicker training.... hmmm... I can't remember ...Clicker training.... hmmm... I can't remember what you've taught her and what you haven't. Have you taught her to hug? To pick up objects? Smile? Nod? Shake her head?<br /><br />Ummm... can't think of much that doesn't involve moving....<br /><br />But, it's always nice to make a grumpy horse hug :)<br /><br />Seriously, I'm glad that it's (relatively) minor. Been there when Peanut's rear tendons swelled and he ended up dropping his pasterns with each step. Ugh, so heartbreaking. Here's hoping she's back to pulling you over when you need a little privacy behind a bush in no time!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665794050418919719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-5148429528285802012011-06-07T08:46:11.802-07:002011-06-07T08:46:11.802-07:00On my very last 25 miler with The World's Grea...On my very last 25 miler with The World's Greatest Arabian, he came up lame at the lunch stop and was pulled. I was 17 so the vet took pity on my and told me what was up and how to handle it (he popped a splint). The worst part was that I realized afterwords that I had felt he was off before the ride and never looked into it. Still pretty pissed at myself about that.<br /><br />Clicker tricks for bored, laid up ponies? Targeting, smiling, ears forward, leg raises, back raises, standing on a pedestal, standing on a mat...<br /><br />Need any more?smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-29005992770821082852011-06-07T08:27:26.357-07:002011-06-07T08:27:26.357-07:00Aww, crap. :( I'm so sorry. But, I agree wi...Aww, crap. :( I'm so sorry. But, I agree with Kate that there's a good chance she's going to be fine, given plenty of time and a gentle return to work. ((hugs)) And it isn't your fault -- this stuff happens even to the most careful and experienced among us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-57957663194857839802011-06-07T05:29:26.639-07:002011-06-07T05:29:26.639-07:00First off, that really sucks. :(
But on a lighter...First off, that really sucks. :(<br /><br />But on a lighter note, I need photo evidence of your ghetto stable please. :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121469297442797836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-69760203544413532742011-06-07T05:06:27.221-07:002011-06-07T05:06:27.221-07:00Good thinking about the instant ice pack!
So sor...Good thinking about the instant ice pack! <br /><br />So sorry your endurance riding is put on hold - you've really worked hard - it has to be disappointing as all get out. <br /><br />Wishing Dixie a full and speedy recovery!!Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-79149352415431166212011-06-07T02:50:28.250-07:002011-06-07T02:50:28.250-07:00Just give it some time. You two will be back at i...Just give it some time. You two will be back at it. <br /><br />Far away "granny" hug.<br /><br />~E.G.All Who Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811193190492037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-34038532329647144822011-06-06T22:33:07.329-07:002011-06-06T22:33:07.329-07:00Well, that totally sucks - I hope she fully recove...Well, that totally sucks - I hope she fully recovers and you get another chance to follow your dream with her.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231007979360748217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-74347058372305525062011-06-06T20:33:08.233-07:002011-06-06T20:33:08.233-07:00I'm pissed FOR you. That is the least helpful ...I'm pissed FOR you. That is the least helpful thing I've heard a vet say in a while. <br /><br />I know the heart sinking feeling of having your horse pulled for lameness and wouldn't wish it on anyone. <br /><br />Thinking of you :-/Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-73150863991393099552011-06-06T20:11:15.883-07:002011-06-06T20:11:15.883-07:00I know it's so hard not to second-guess yourse...I know it's so hard not to second-guess yourself and play "what if" over Dixie's injury, but it sounds like something that could have easily happened anywhere on the ride - and given how pathetic Dixie was at the end, it probably happened quite late in the game! I'm sure she would have told you if it had been bothering her earlier. Be gentle with yourself while you're taking such good care of Ms. Dixie.<br /><br />Also, are you <i>sure</i> that the head-tossing, fire-breathing mare in the video did 50 miles two days before? 'Cause um, she looks like she's recovered from that...<br /><br />PS. I have fiberglass step-in posts too. We can be ghetto together! ;)jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-54039439603833144962011-06-06T20:06:37.730-07:002011-06-06T20:06:37.730-07:00I think everyone that has ever really done any ser...I think everyone that has ever really done any serious riding/competing has been there before- or will be at some point. (Not that it makes things any easier to deal with when its your horse thats come up lame.)<br />Its amazing what giving a horse time to heal can do!<br />Will send healing thoughts your way.CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083608347643075663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-4380066686076615492011-06-06T19:54:55.414-07:002011-06-06T19:54:55.414-07:00I must be really naive, but is something like that...I must be really naive, but is something like that really a career ender? I mean, I have seen rather simple things go badly without proper care, but I'm POSITIVE that won't be the case with Dixie.<br /><br />I'm wishing a speedy recovery to that feisty girl, but know those things take time.<br /><br />As for you, I'm sure you are bummed that you will be out of competition for quite some time. It's hard not to be when you really enjoy what you do. I'm sure that by this fall though, you and Dixie girl will be back at it, fine and fit as a fiddle.BrownEyed Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-32749861514737807462011-06-06T19:23:47.609-07:002011-06-06T19:23:47.609-07:00Funder, DO NOT beat yourself up. I live with a fa...Funder, DO NOT beat yourself up. I live with a farm full of examples of how crap happens. In the grand scheme of things I would be right there where you are, feeling like I had won the lottery.Melissa-ParadigmFarmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274830693649851658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773599297895528113.post-26586341771155698282011-06-06T19:15:51.712-07:002011-06-06T19:15:51.712-07:00She should recover fine from that - and you're...She should recover fine from that - and you're right the ice probably made a big difference (I just spent some time this evening holding an ice pack on the swollen knee of a horse that's not even mine - I'm a big believer in ice). Don't beat yourself up - these things happen to all of us and she'll probably be just fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com