shekaberry
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Post by shekaberry on Sept 9, 2008 14:56:16 GMT -5
Pictures Please!!!
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Post by ecaitlynn on Sept 9, 2008 15:37:34 GMT -5
This is so wonderful to hear!! I miss hearing about Mr. Deeds. I'm so happy to hear that he is just enjoying life so much!
Beth Thompson
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Post by danesgirl on Nov 16, 2008 12:29:59 GMT -5
Hi there! Quick update for Mr. Deeds... That boy can EAT!!! Luckily, my two other mares are veeery easy keepers, so he kind of balances things out Unfortunately, he has been prone to some skin irritations this winter, as have many horses in our wet county. But, he is a perfect gem for baths and treatments, and has a set of blankets now to choose from- depending on the weather. So, he still gets to be out all day and tucked in at night with his bounty of hay. The two other horses he is turned out with follow him on his morning run through the pasture nearly every day, including LEAPING over a low spot that fills with a couple inches of water when it rains. He has not had a single fight with either of them, even at feeding times when they are all out together. Also, one of our wonderful vets is taking chiropractic training. Between each training session, she has to work on a number of animals using the techniques she is learning. Deeds is on her list. He is very good and doesn't mind the big blue blocks she has to stand on to work on him. I will post some pictures as soon as I can find the cord that connects the camera to the computer On a bright note: we plan on starting construction on our new barn come spring!
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shekaberry
SAFE Volunteer
SAFE Volunteer Coordinator
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Post by shekaberry on Nov 16, 2008 23:30:05 GMT -5
Awesome update! Deeds is such an easy going guy and I can't wait for pictures
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Post by danesgirl on Nov 19, 2008 21:55:59 GMT -5
Here he is hangin' with his gang He is the 2nd from left. More to come... By the time I get off work these days it's already dark! We will have a photo session this weekend.
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Post by jaybird on Nov 19, 2008 21:57:39 GMT -5
Hi Danesgirl! Thanks for the update and the breathtakingly beautiful photo! Give Deeds a kiss on the nose from me! Bonnie
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Post by schwung on Nov 20, 2008 12:21:41 GMT -5
Oh wow, beautiful photo!! Thank you for the update, he looks great!
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Post by akoehmstedt on Nov 27, 2008 11:54:54 GMT -5
Great photo! Glad to hear he doing well.
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Post by danesgirl on Nov 30, 2008 22:35:52 GMT -5
Well, we didn't do a photo shoot because we have a new wrinkle, er bump... The herd bliss was apparently on temporary hiatus and Deeds has been kicked, very hard, in the shoulder. The pressure of the kick appears to have split the muscle and left a deceptively small hole. Holy swelling! Luckily, the wound is at the bottom of the split and allows drainage. The position of the injury is just below the joint so we are hoping it won't be affected. The swelling is working it's way down the leg thanks to gravity, but he seems to be benefiting from all the hot-packing and the DMSO/ furazone application- though he doesn't like it, and has no problem eating his antibiotics, so his recuperation is relatively quiet. So far he has not run a temp and only been a bit off on that leg and been much more stoic than I would be. Today he led out with nary a wobble. This has been a crazy month! My younger mare had strange (and scary) colic complete with allergic reaction to who knows what and required 3 vets in one day! She is back to her typical sassy self now. Here's hoping December has no surprises, and thank goodness I work for my vet!
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Post by Kea's Crest on Dec 1, 2008 14:43:43 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about the dramas with Deeds and your mare. Seems like horses can be big and tough one minute and fragile the next. We'll keep our fingers and hooves crossed here at Kea's Crest hoping December goes a little more smoothly for you. It's not like the daily chores aren't enough to keep you busy; then the horses get a little silly and now you're REALLY busy. ; ) Your place looks lovely by the way.
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Post by danesgirl on Dec 7, 2008 11:57:52 GMT -5
I can't take credit for his field, much as I'd like to That is my next-door neighbors place where he's boarding until this coming year when our new barn is done and more of our property is fenced. As far as them being fragile, I can't agree enough. Sometimes, it make you want to wrap them up in bubble-wrap before letting them out into the big bad world! Deeds has actually surprised everyone with his speedy healing (my vet has commented on it several times) and was able to participate in last night's chiro session. Dr. Johnson, who is doing the chiropractic work, is excited to work with him because she will be able to see, and feel, his progression more obviously than in others- mostly due to his having raced for so long. He really enjoyed the pelvic work last night, just about falling asleep!
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Post by danesgirl on Feb 1, 2009 1:19:03 GMT -5
So... Mr. Deeds got to be our model this wednesday! We had some reps out to my work to demonstrate a very fancy digital xray machine. Since my vet knew that i was planning on rechecking Deed's enlarged fetlock and suspensory, he asked if i would be interested. Now, i have to admit that i have not ridden Deeds since i brought him home (i know, i know!), i was just so paranoid about his legs! Now, he's been on a joint supplement for 6 months and had consistent turnout with other horses to run around with, and his legs seem consistently good. I was cautiously optimistic. When looking at the xrays Hannah sent me, we were pretty sure there was a chip in the fetlock. The digital xrays confirmed it- in excruciating detail (digital is amazing), as well as a large amount of arthritis and joint deterioration. So, at this point, Dr. Sauter is comfortable with walking and trotting on the flat, with no cantering at all, and only with lots of warm up and cool down, and probably cold hosing. Now, since it was a demo, i didn't have to pay for the xrays (which was good, considering they took about 5 of his leg, 4 of his shoulder and about 6 of his head) but usually you don't get to keep them. These guys promised they would load them onto a disc for us, but left without doing so. Hopefully, they have not forgotten and deleted them. If we get the disc, we will email the shots of his fetlock to WSU and/ or Pilchuck and discuss whether surgery should be considered. So, to sum up: it's pretty much what SAFE had already found and i feel better having his condition so clear. Since i definitely wasn't planning on any strenuous activities for us, i am not the least disappointed. I just don't want to make him any worse or cause him any discomfort. Dr. Sauter does feel that exercise will be beneficial for him, so long as we keep a close eye on those legs of his and we will probably make xrays part of our annual checkup.
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Post by schwung on Feb 1, 2009 1:36:08 GMT -5
All I can say is I am so glad he ended up with such a caring and conscientious owner! And that's great you got free xrays. Nothing like having a vet for a neighbor!
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Post by danesgirl on Feb 3, 2009 12:54:50 GMT -5
In this case, the xrays belong to the reps who were demonstrating the equipment. Mostly, it would be a courtesy to give them to us but they are by no means required to. I've been off for a few days, so hopefully when i go back to work tomorrow there will be a disc waiting for me. If not, no biggie, we still got to see a LOT of great information during the demo, and we can re-xray later on. Next up, we will discuss an exercise program for him, along with regular chiropractic work (Dr Johnson has completed her training!), and possibly acupuncture. Slow and steady for this guy. The way i see it, we have the whole rest of his life
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Post by ecaitlynn on Feb 3, 2009 14:21:34 GMT -5
I am glad that Mr. Deeds is doing well. I love that boy!
Beth Thompson (Auburn)
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