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Location: Arkansas | horsegirl - 2018-03-23 8:26 AM
We have 7 days until our next recheck lameness appointment. I lunged her today and she seemed okay on her fronts. Her left hind was totally off, however. Poor girl. Praying hard!
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Location: OH. IO | Did you video by any chance?? |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | horsegirl - 2018-03-23 8:26 AM We have 7 days until our next recheck lameness appointment. I lunged her today and she seemed okay on her fronts. Her left hind was totally off, however. Poor girl. Praying hard!
She sure is a pretty mare  , shes got a pretty little head , but whats the deal with your halter?  |
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 The One
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Location: South Georgia | The halter: I just didn't hook the snap under the jowl. I just took her out of her stall and tied her for this pic and I was being lazy.
I did not get a video. I should have! I always think about that after the fact. lol
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | Thinking of you tonight.thanks for the photo you texted me.She really is so beautiful. |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Was the vet appointment today? |
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | Chandler's Mom - 2018-03-30 9:21 PM
Was the vet appointment today?
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The One
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Location: South Georgia | Final update...
We hauled her to Dr. Aric Adams at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala on Friday. Going into this, my best case scenario was that her fronts had improved drastically with the Osphos and wedged shoes and equipak and the circulation supplements. I was hoping he could easily identify the lameness in her hind end and we'd go forward with treatment and be on our merry way. Unfortunately, it didn't happen like that.
He spent 1.5 hours with her. She was still equally lame (a 2) on both fronts. She was a 3 on her back left hock AND ankle, and a 2 on her right stifle. His unbiased, honest opinion was that there was far too much going on IN EACH LIMB to continue efforts. He suggested I throw in the towel. He said that since she has had 6 months off now and there is no improvement, diagnostics to pinpoint all of these causes would potentially be several thousand more and take up to a year or more. With her being unregistered and the fact that I board, he said it did not make sense. I spoke to him about how many people were suggesting that I just turn her out. He agreed with me that in Florida, that's not so practical, especially since I pay $500/month in board. He said, "with a horse that is as lame as she is, I could probably check her again in 3 years after being turned out, and she'd be just the same as she is now, or worse." I am so thankful for a lameness specialist who took my interests into consideration and gave me his honest opinion rather than trying to continue to make money off of me.
Over the past couple of weeks, I have been doing research to find a placement for her. I do not want to put her down. She's 8 years old. She's happy and content and fine as long as she's not ridden or made to run. After calling a bunch of places, I found two vet reproduction facilities that wish to take her and use her as a recip mare. Performance Equine Vets in Aiken, SC is the one I am going with. They have offered to give her a transition program to get her adjusted to pasture life since she's so accustomed to a stall and posh treatment. LOL They have a huge pasture with hay and grain fed daily. She will stay with them until a client selects her for their embryo transfer. Once she is 30 days pregnant, she will go home with the breeder until the foal is weaned. At that point, she will return to the vet center. They have also offered me first right of refusal. I feel this is the best option. I do not trust anyone locally to take care of her the way I see fit. They'd use her and she would be in pain. At least this way, she will be turned out and left alone. The vet center will provide any medical care she needs and know when enough is enough. I feel safer with this.
So, things did not turn out the way I wanted, but I am somewhat relieved to have a bit of closure. This is not about me, this is about my mare, but it has affected me. I worry every single day about her and now, I don't have to. I worry I will not find a horse as nice as she is (when she is sound), especially considering how broke I have made myself trying to treat her. But, I guess it is like the end of a relationship when people worry about being alone. LOL I'll find a new guy or girl to love on and actually ride. It'll all be okay. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | horsegirl - 2018-04-01 10:00 AM Final update...
We hauled her to Dr. Aric Adams at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala on Friday. Going into this, my best case scenario was that her fronts had improved drastically with the Osphos and wedged shoes and equipak and the circulation supplements. I was hoping he could easily identify the lameness in her hind end and we'd go forward with treatment and be on our merry way. Unfortunately, it didn't happen like that.
He spent 1.5 hours with her. She was still equally lame (a 2) on both fronts. She was a 3 on her back left hock AND ankle, and a 2 on her right stifle. His unbiased, honest opinion was that there was far too much going on IN EACH LIMB to continue efforts. He suggested I throw in the towel. He said that since she has had 6 months off now and there is no improvement, diagnostics to pinpoint all of these causes would potentially be several thousand more and take up to a year or more. With her being unregistered and the fact that I board, he said it did not make sense. I spoke to him about how many people were suggesting that I just turn her out. He agreed with me that in Florida, that's not so practical, especially since I pay $500/month in board. He said, "with a horse that is as lame as she is, I could probably check her again in 3 years after being turned out, and she'd be just the same as she is now, or worse." I am so thankful for a lameness specialist who took my interests into consideration and gave me his honest opinion rather than trying to continue to make money off of me.
Over the past couple of weeks, I have been doing research to find a placement for her. I do not want to put her down. She's 8 years old. She's happy and content and fine as long as she's not ridden or made to run. After calling a bunch of places, I found two vet reproduction facilities that wish to take her and use her as a recip mare. Performance Equine Vets in Aiken, SC is the one I am going with. They have offered to give her a transition program to get her adjusted to pasture life since she's so accustomed to a stall and posh treatment. LOL They have a huge pasture with hay and grain fed daily. She will stay with them until a client selects her for their embryo transfer. Once she is 30 days pregnant, she will go home with the breeder until the foal is weaned. At that point, she will return to the vet center. They have also offered me first right of refusal. I feel this is the best option. I do not trust anyone locally to take care of her the way I see fit. They'd use her and she would be in pain. At least this way, she will be turned out and left alone. The vet center will provide any medical care she needs and know when enough is enough. I feel safer with this.
So, things did not turn out the way I wanted, but I am somewhat relieved to have a bit of closure. This is not about me, this is about my mare, but it has affected me. I worry every single day about her and now, I don't have to. I worry I will not find a horse as nice as she is (when she is sound), especially considering how broke I have made myself trying to treat her. But, I guess it is like the end of a relationship when people worry about being alone. LOL I'll find a new guy or girl to love on and actually ride. It'll all be okay.
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| So sorry she can’t be helped, keep tabs on the clinic, I hope that works out. |
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | You are a great horse momma.:) |
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Gettin Jiggy Wit It
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| I'm so sorry. Good job to you for being such a good horse owner. You did all you could and it sounds like you found a good place for her. |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | You my dear are to be commended for giving her every chance possible and doing the right thing for her. Most people would never have gone the extra mile like you have. Please keep us updated occasionally if you keep up with her over the years. Prayers for her to be happy and comfortable---and for you because I know this has been so hard on you  |
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The One
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Location: South Georgia | Y’all, I am blown away by the support I have received here. I was fearful of judgment. Thank you all! |
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| Your update totally made me tear up at my desk! So glad you got a well-informed opinion and a new home option that can give you some closure. She will be the prettiest recip in the herd!! |
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Location: 31 lengths farms | What a great outcome from a poopie situation!!! God Bless you for doing more with less than most people would bother to. |
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| Relieved you have closure and a good place for your baby. |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | A very sad but very happy end to the journey you two have had... Hugs to you! |
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Location: Louisiana | horsegirl - 2018-04-02 9:57 AM
Y’all, I am blown away by the support I have received here. I was fearful of judgment. Thank you all!
99% of people on this board are for the horse...we may not always agree, and often have different opinions, but we all care about the horse. You aren't going to be judged for doing absolutely everything in your power to do right by your mare!
It sounds like you've found a great opportunity for her to have a useful and happy life raising babies with a reputable vet clinic.
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The One
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Location: South Georgia | Saturday pretty much sucked, but Hoochie made it to her new home at Performance Equine Vets in SC after a 5 hour and 15 minute haul. On Thursday, though, we had our last ride. Love this girl so much. Thank you again to all of you for your advice, suggestions, support, and sympathy. I think I did what is best for her.
 
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