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Post by Gingersmom-Tate on Apr 30, 2007 15:42:41 GMT -5
I got Sione from the feedlot back in Nov, she stayed in QT for about 4 months and now is home, she has been home about 6 weeks. She is a very nice horse, but a problem between Ginger and her, I cannot risk injury to Ginger, so they graciously do get along with a electric tape fence between their stalls and pastures. Poor Ginger is the boss hoss, but Sione is also, They whinney and nye like crazy if one gets out of sight, so I'm taking it slow, I would never let Ginger take a blow to those legs. Here is a current pic of Sione taking one step at a time at learning about western saddles.
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Post by shellyr on May 2, 2007 22:16:49 GMT -5
Hi Tina - Sione is looking good! I had a feeling she would be glorious with a shiny, summer coat. She doesn't look too bothered by the saddle either. How is her cribbing and ulcer issue going? (You can PM me, if you want)
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Post by Gingersmom-Tate on May 3, 2007 1:16:15 GMT -5
Hi Shelly: Sione was doing great with the cribbing until about 1 week ago. Now she's back to it like crazy. I thought I weaned her off of the miracle clay, and she was good for 2-3 weeks. Last week Ginger cut her head and it was bleeding, Sione's reaction was to crib on the pipe gate. I think she is addicted to it. She was a wild one today . Today the weather was horrible it hailed and had thunder during the vet appt of all times, Ginger went first and Sione panicked with that, then when it was her turn, she got in a frenzy, she ran like she was in a race along the fence line, reared several times, I could not catch her even with a grain bucket. My vet and I gave up on her. So, no west nile for her. I'm going to have a friend give it to her maybe next week. So, now we are back to the miracle clay in a syringe. Tonight she was back to her gentle self so says Neil. We think the hail and thunder caused her reaction. My vet looked at me and said I hope your not planning on riding her...with a shocked look in his eyes. At 20 years old she could have won the Kentuky Derby today.. Also I ordered her history with the jockey club yesterday...the gal on the phone said she is a Kentucky born mare with many wins, so we will see when the paper work arrives.
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Post by cat67 on May 3, 2007 15:33:23 GMT -5
LOL that is a Thoroughbred for you! I can totally see her racing your fence line. But hey, she feels good!
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Post by shellyr on May 3, 2007 22:48:41 GMT -5
Oh, that is so cool. I would love to hear who she is and what her track record was. If she is cribbing again, definitely get her back on the clay. By the looks of her front teeth, I would say that she has used cribbing as a conditioned response to the ulcer pain for a very long time. You may have to keep her on the clay the rest of her life in order to control the cribbing. But at least there is something that will!
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Post by Whitewolf821 on May 3, 2007 23:32:51 GMT -5
Hey, how much does that clay run? I know someone with a horse that has ulcers too and it might help them out too
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Post by averyacres on May 3, 2007 23:43:45 GMT -5
It's about $25 for a container. I'm a distributor so I can get it for you if you are interested.
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Post by Whitewolf821 on May 4, 2007 0:29:11 GMT -5
I'll let you know if we need some. Since you're a distributor, can you tell me any more about it? What's it actually called and how long (roughly) does a container last?
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Post by averyacres on May 4, 2007 11:54:06 GMT -5
Sure, I am relatively new to being a distributor, so if others have any additional information, please feel free to say it. It is called Miracle Clay, and you can use it for all types of stuff. It has a drawing effect, so if your horse needs a poultice wrap, or if you get a bad bite from a bug, or if you have stomach problems, it is good for both humans and animals. It comes in a 1lb container and from my understanding it lasts quite awhile. Another distributor on the board said that you can give a dose for cribbing for about $1 a day. Hope that helps!
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Post by Whitewolf821 on May 4, 2007 13:58:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the info! ;D
Like I said, I'll let you know. I'll try to get ahold of him and see what he did to help his horse out (Haven't talked to him in almost a year, but I remember she had constant problems with her stomach and couldn't find anything that would help). If he's still looking, I'll PM you to get some ordered!
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Post by Gingersmom-Tate on May 23, 2007 16:29:09 GMT -5
I know I'm boring, but I'm in love with my horses. The beautiful Sione.
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Post by cat67 on May 23, 2007 16:33:15 GMT -5
What a beautiful face she has!
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Post by Gingersmom-Tate on May 23, 2007 16:41:55 GMT -5
Thanks Cat, and speaking of heart murmurs, Sione has one too.
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Post by averyacres on May 23, 2007 16:44:08 GMT -5
I love her face...so pretty!
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Post by cat67 on May 23, 2007 20:27:39 GMT -5
Thanks Cat, and speaking of heart murmurs, Sione has one too. I seem to recall hearing it is particularly common in mares who have gone through labor.
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