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Post by hottmom on Aug 9, 2006 11:52:01 GMT -5
See!!!! My August 9th prediction wasn't too far fetched now was it!!!
Today is my son's 7th birthday, and I would love to tell him a foal was born on his special day!
COME ON VIV!!!! DO IT FOR ME, FOR ALL OF YOUR FANS AND SUPPORTERS!!! PUSH ALREADY
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Post by schwung on Aug 9, 2006 15:00:08 GMT -5
Ok, so just did a check on her. The wax beads have fallen off, but I still feel she is going to go in the next 1-2 days. She has become slab-sided, which means the foal has moved into position (this is very obvious to me visually, not sure if it as obvious in the photo): Also, normally, Viv has a pattern of pooping in front of the door and peeing in the back left corner, and otherwise her stall is not TOO messy. This morning however, it showed definate signs of pacing:
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Post by pdevlieg on Aug 9, 2006 15:39:15 GMT -5
Gosh, I don't envy you cleaning a stall with straw...uugh. Thanks for taking such fabulous care of the mommy to be!
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Post by cardicorgi on Aug 9, 2006 15:49:06 GMT -5
Oh boy oh boy oh boy! THis is THRILLING, I have goose-bumps! C'mon Viv and Baby!!
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Post by schwung on Sept 5, 2006 15:36:42 GMT -5
Vivian had her hind feet trimmed last night. It had been a while, we did not do her hinds last time as she appeared so uncomfortable, and the last two times they were done she kicked the farrier. This time was no exception. She got a little cranky and tried to kick with the left hind, but knocked it off and we were able to get that one done, but was having nothing to do with having her right hind messed with (same as before). She acted as if she could not stand comfortably on her left hind, and when you forced the right off the ground, her ears went back and she went for it more than once, finally connecting my farrier on the hand.
Well, that was it. Her feet needed to get done, so a lip chain went on. We didn't have any issues after that and got her feet done. She definately needs some more work on that. We also do think she is sore somewhere, even in her right stifle or her left hind (and doesn't want to stand on it), but she moves fairly evenly on her own. Its probably something we will have to table as far as having a vet examine it until after Ben is weaned and she gets some more work with her feet, because at this point, flexions would be impossible.
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Post by fancyherd@gala's on Sept 13, 2006 11:16:24 GMT -5
she probably is sore, bless her heart. She was carrying Ben for what 2 or 3 years and she probably got banged around in transport & the feedlot. I've forgotten...how old is Viv? Your farrier ok?
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Post by schwung on Sept 13, 2006 11:47:57 GMT -5
Viv's in her early teens, and my farrier is fine.
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Post by fancyherd@gala's on Sept 13, 2006 13:36:41 GMT -5
PM'd you Schwung
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Post by schwung on Nov 1, 2006 16:20:31 GMT -5
Vivian is doing fine and seems fully recovered from her ordeal. She did lose some weight and she's on the "Get Fat" program at my house with Alfalfa, Rice Bran pellets, and Cool Calories added to her diet but still having issues getting fat over her topline. Her belly is still large, yet she is ribby and her spine is prominant. I think she'll probably bounce back much easier once Benny isn't sucking so much out of her.
On a good note, Vivian got her feet trimmed on Saturday. You might recall we have not had good luck with her on this - she's not good at all about having her hind feet handled and has managed to kick the farrier every time she's been done. This time I could not risk anyone getting hurt so I did put a chain on her. However, the chain was loose and I never had to use it, its mere presence did the trick, she stood still, was completely obedient (didn't even try to take a foot away), and did not even look like she was terribly unhappy or thinking of acting out. I think she must be feeling more comfortable standing on her hind legs as she was SO good. I was very proud of her (and I'm sure my farrier was relieved as well!).
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Post by schwung on Nov 19, 2006 23:20:33 GMT -5
Vivian and Benny got a beauty treatment today. I have felt guilty not having much time to do anything with them - Viv's mane had knots in it and her and Benny were wet and muddy. So after the rain stopped and I turned everyone out, I brought Viv and Ben into a stall for a couple of hours to dry, then brought Viv out, cross-tied her, and brushed her down from head to toe. I think she really enjoyed it...she's a tough mare to get through to, but she seemed to be soaking up the attention. She especially loved having her face brushed. I combed out her mane - which has grown long and lush. Her tail also, which is extremely thick! And finally I worked on her feet. She picked up her front feet perfectly. I was leary about handling her hind feet, but she was really good. I didn't do more than hold them for a second and let her have them back, and praised her and gave her treats, as her hind feet worry her still. But she was very good, and did not try to kick, or even act like she was thinking about it. Good girl! She also got wormed today. Her weight is very good, I can no longer see her ribs although I can still feel them slightly, and her spine is no longer prominant. She eats tons - more than any horse on my property, but its paying off because she's gaining weight even with nursing Ben.
Ben also got handled today. I haltered him and put him into a stall, and then brushed him. We had a few issues, he didn't like the brush on his belly and tried to bite and kick me over that. So we had a little discussion about biting and kicking - and then I put the brush down and he had to stand and be good while I touched him on the belly with just my hands. He was good for that, although he was letting me know he wasn't terribly happy about it. He was curried, brushed, I combed his mane and tail, and picked up each of his feet. He remembered his last lesson with his feet very well! I had no problems at all with that.
Then we practiced leading all over while Viv took a nap in the crossties. I walked and trotted him in hand, he thought that was pretty fun! Benny had his first worming also - which he handled like a pro. I had hoped to take some photos too, but by the time I was ready to work with them it was dark so the pictures wouldn't have come out. I will definately get some this next long weekend!
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Post by schwung on Jan 24, 2007 2:28:25 GMT -5
Update! Vivian was assessed under saddle by a potential adopter last night. She did great! She was absolutely fine for the saddling and girthing, and also seems to know how to lunge. We thought for sure she was indeed broke until we put the bit in, which she was mouthing quite a bit. The person who assessed her was able to get on Vivian and ride her around at a walk and trot a little bit with no problems at all, but she is quite clearly not broke. This is an amazing testament to Viv's willing and wonderful temperment that she let us get on her even though she is not broke. The current plan is that SAFE will be putting her in 30 days training with Monica Stephens of Natural Horse Savvy training in Snohomish ( naturalhorsesavvy.com/) starting in February, whether this adoption goes through or not (the adopter is interested in both Viv and Benny!). Monica is currently training SAFE horse Greta and doing a great job with her! She has done quite a few rescues and just finished training a horse that came from CBER named Strauss. Thank you to Greta's adopter Molly for this great recommendation! If this works out for Vivian, Trey will be going into training in March with Monica. Unfortunately, it was dark so I didn't get pictures of Viv under saddle. Hopefully soon!
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Post by averyacres on Jan 24, 2007 2:41:41 GMT -5
This is wonderful news!! Go, Viv, go!!! What a lady...
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Post by schwung on Jan 24, 2007 16:17:38 GMT -5
Update! Vivian and Benny are both officially Pending Adoption! Woohoo!
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Post by averyacres on Jan 24, 2007 17:04:02 GMT -5
This is WONDERFUL news to hear!!! Yay!
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Post by schwung on Jan 29, 2007 0:53:21 GMT -5
In preparation for going into training, Viv had her teeth done on Friday and bit seats put in. She also had her back looked at, she was somewhat sore all over and locked in her sacrum which needs some more work to get it unlocked. Finally, she's got some cloudiness in her eye so we took a culture on it and for not she is getting antibiotics put in it. Benny also got his first set of shots, and made sure that his "package" was all intact and ready for gelding in the next few months.
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