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Junior's glucose was normal again and his insulin has come down to 31; so, not all the way there but close. Radiographs of his feet will be done on Friday. We'll make a decision with my farrier after that. He's starting to get perturbed with all the needle sticks. Considering he's been getting acepr...

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What great news Aleuronx! I echo what lipsmackerpony88 said. My daughter was rather descriptive regarding the weather y'all have been dealing with this weekend. She's been working at a local horse farm and stated, pardon the vision, that her butt cheeks were sticking to her legs the humidity and hea...

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Good luck Blob. I would likely focus him the same way and another year of solid second level will just make third that much easier. Waiting on blood work results for Junior. Troy has had a bit of baby brain slide back but our lesson was productive today; so, looking forward to the schooling show nex...

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For those of you who have used the drug or had your veterinarian suggest using it, did any of them explain long-term use of the drug? Most research seems to indicate weaning horses off as the goal and maintaining them on diet and exercise but in Junior's case we know that hasn't been successful. I'v...

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Just a quick early show update. https://youtu.be/JrW-lSsgG6Y?si=gz-bRHnTaolp-0Ys friend took video of our first class ever for future reference and memorialization. it had the potential to be dramatic but the divine Miss P managed to keep her anxiety under wraps and i was very very pleased with her...

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I generally hold the reins much like you describe so that they criss cross. I will though also separate the 'bite' between my second and first fingers to have better independent control on taking up the reins and/or letting them out. When I was riding Monty and using the double I did find some benef...

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Unless you need the double bridle I don't know that I would worry about introducing it but that might just be me. Since in this country we can compete all the way through grand prix in the snaffle, is it really necessary? If you just want to give it a try, I get it.........but you know mares and all.

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Hypersensitivity reactions come in 4 different types. There is such a thing as a delayed Type IV Hypersensitivity reaction but it doesn't sound like that's what is going on with Lynx. I agree with the others in pre-medicating and continuing with anti-inflammatory treatment (NSAID) for those who have...

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Thank you so much Chisamba. Your experience does help give me some hope if the medications work and if Junior behaves. I will say that administering Acepromazine 3 times a day as was directed is making a difference in many ways. So we'll be trying a mix of old fashion mainstay and new intervention. ...

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Thank you everyone for the jingles and words of encouragement. I have decided to go ahead and order the ertugliflozin because that is all I can feasibly get my hands on at this time. My preference would be to use the velagliflozin. My decision was based on the fact that Junior's insulin was/is off t...

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Thank you Srhorselady. I do remember both of your horses. Junior's glucose was normal but his insulin levels were off the charts. Mostly what I expected. I'm consulting a couple of internists to see what the wide range picture might result in but I will admit I am now leaning towards the medication....

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Thank you for the input khall. I'm waiting for the test results before finally deciding. With all the information floating around it would seem that the only logical choice is to use the drug on Junior. It's clear that diet and exercise have not kept this at bay. He is definitely one of the hardest ...

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Junior has been more stable and though still trying to kill himself by banging on the metal bars with his feet and not at all happy with the total confinement, he was pretty good to get shoes put on today. I was able to get a corrective farrier out who has a lot of street cred among my profession. H...

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Well Junior has foundered. He's rotated in both front feet. I'm taking him to a specialist tomorrow. I've been busy all day just getting his feet under control with icing, drugs and the like. He's not the easiest patient which may be his undoing. Cancelled my entries for the Dolly Hannon Clinic, the...

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Oh, no, exvet! Jingles for Junior! At least Troy can put a smile on your face. Thank you! I'm praying it's something I can manage. I've been unable to determine the cause so will try to call a sport medicine vet on Monday. Here is a segment from my lesson today on Troy. https://youtu.be/ab1J7NWEIIY

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Of course after my show entries were confirmed as received and complete, Junior comes up dead lame yesterday. I rode him Thursday and nothing out of the ordinary. He actually did quite well. Rode him Friday morning and he seemed a little 'off' but still when it came to work, he was good and we even ...

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Congratulations Aleuronx! Those scores are fantastic and it's wonderful how well Kora handles everything. You can keep 'that' weather though we do need some precipitation out here.

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Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day! Whether your a mother to 2 or 4-legged children, you deserve to be celebrated for all that you do!

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My real life work is engineering and statistics, which means I've got quantitative proof that I need to improve my turns on the haunches/walk pirouettes. Hit me with your favorite exercises for a horse that can over-collect/stick a foot in ToH! Well I love the 4 corner square with quarter turns and...

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More lessons today and instead of hauling out, my instructor came here. I rode Junior first and Kristy agrees that his canter quality and trot quality has improved even more. She observed that he's rounder and not getting as tense so is moving better. We worked on half steps and canter pirouettes. L...

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Chisamba I believe it's called compassion fatigue. I too am struggling with it and trying hard to get up and face work each day I'm scheduled. Scaling back may help but I can't cut back on work and horses are my only link to sanity which I suspect keeps you grounded as well. For now I just do my bes...

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My goals are the broken record type - improve the canter with both boys. Focus on engagement, balance, big forward bouncing strides for both and more sit for Junior. We have a clinic with Dolly Hannon at the end of the month. Junior is entered in the June recognized show. I'm going to use Troy's ove...

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We keep making progress - cantering is improving with both boys. First show for Troy is in the wind. Looking forward to what comes next.

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Thank you LSP, I had two great lessons. We got Troy cantering on the 20 meter circle in both directions. Junior's changes are still coming but they're mostly in the air and clean. Lots to process on where to focus and how much. The boys are all going out for a trail ride today and then a two week br...

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I too am very sorry to read about your father's passing Heddy and more so the challenges that lead up to it. One thing I have learned about seizures is that unless you know the trigger they are unpredictable in terms of how often and when. Jingles for Henry and hopefully smoother sailing for all in ...

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Yay for Joplin! I feel for those of you dealing with fires and drought. It is a constant issue in these parts. We all have apps on our phones that track fire and tell us when to go and during the summer since we are all spread out in the area (and have horses) it often feels like at least one person...

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Ponichiwa, so glad Queso is feeling better. Congratulations on a good show too. Got pictures from the show today: https://hosting.photobucket.com/96944799-328a-4c79-875f-35e9069a1a5b/0ba68c21-7a81-475f-a938-dd273b7bdd12.png?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/9694...

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Welp, it's a wrap. I took all three boys over to the schooling show today. Ace is always a wonderful baby sitter and since I was going all alone I figured I needed his help. I had the first ride of the day on Junior. I got there but had to help set up for the show, then walked Troy around (he was a ...

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Congratulations on the vote of confidence Aleuronx and the progress. We are losing so many of our shows in the area. Many have to drive further and further if they're seeking points. The flavor of the day are barns holding recognized but 'private' shows because they simply don't have the parking req...

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Take care of yourself Blob. Remember taking baby steps will actually lead to getting you back in the saddle faster than a set back because of doing too much too soon; but, I feel for you. I'm glad you're listening to your body. I'd be going bonkers if I were in your shoes. I have never been and neve...

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I watched some of the rides at the World Cup. I have several friends there and have been receiving all sorts of clips. Becky and her horse certainly rocked it.

I just received this video from Kristy and thought I'd share the nuts and bolts of what I do.

https://youtu.be/MU1B8zcPV7Q

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Took Junior and Troy over to a friend's place to use her dressage arena and take a couple of lessons with Kristy. We were all amazed that Junior had found his forward, not without some tension but true honest to goodness forward. It was a good lesson. Junior's canter keeps getting better in terms of...

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So funny enough one the things I'm enjoying at the new barn, is the time alone ha ha. The barn we boarded at before it was very busy and occasionally you might happen to be the only one there but very rarely. At the new barn, evenings and weekends can be busier but right now I ride two mornings a w...

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LSP, your daughter looks she's developing a solid seat. Kuddos to all her hard work and your enabling

Thank you for the pictures. I don't get to see a lot of young ones riding these days.

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Glad to read of the good week you've had chisamba and yes, I do think what you describe is the reason why i love riding my horses. I had another lesson that solidified the progress Junior and I have been making. I tell everyone he is the safest darn horse I've ever had, which he is but he's also the...

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SF, I'm kind of afraid to say it out loud. I'm southern so superstition and all. My plan is to show 4-3 at the upcoming schooling show. The great thing about our schooling show series is that we use rated USEF/USDF judges. If I get a decent score I'll show 4-3 at the June recognized show in Scottsda...

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We got another notch in our belt for big boy Troy's accomplishments. I hauled both Junior and Troy over to my instructor's house one hour away. Junior's been there plenty of times but it was Troy's first. I put Troy in a stall and he settled like it was all part of the routine while I rode Junior in...

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Yes, everyone raves about the water treadmill. I'll be spending aaaallll the money, but I'm so glad that there was a space to get her into the rehab facility for her water aerobics. We have a few of these in the Valley and they are so good for rehab. As a small animal vet, I also love water treadmi...

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Jingles for Odin and T! Sounds like good progress SF though I get it. Recovery always seems to take much longer than anyone wants but if you have access to a water treadmill that's fantastic!

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Exvet - I guess I didn't know Junior has some respiratory issues too, I guess you have him well maintained with that though. Good to hear what you are doing is working. Lynx is on Triple Crown RB with added vitamin E and Magnesium. But omegas definitely can be added. Blob- I was looking at that Sma...

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I use a combination of products - for all three they get extreme equine supplements which carries quite a bit, they also get KeyFlow feeds Pink Mash low sugar and low starch which is also very high in omegas and Junior for his respiratory issues also gets Platinum Performance Equine Skin and Allergy...

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Sounds like good progress Exvet. Hopefully Troy is just growing and feels better after a few days off. Today Lynx didn't cough once!! So Zyrtec is working. Excited how he is once omega 3's are added. So glad that the Zyrtec is working. Morgan (aka stinker pony) made me respect just how hard managin...

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Yes, I bathed Potters in 80 degrees today. In Northern Utah, in March. Unbelievable. If we have any hay at all this summer it will be a miracle. Hay should not be an issue here in terms of growing unless they cut back irrigation privileges further; however, prices will go up because our growers wil...

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We are in a massive heat wave that is breaking records everywhere. I gave Junior a trace clip last weekend and you can tell he's happy about that. All three are shedding massive amounts. I guess I have to join the many of you with horse health issues though I'm pretty sure this will be short lived. ...

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Successful week here, puppy retrieved and return flight in tow was no issue. Prim has fit in so seamlessly it’s beyond grand. They’re getting along like long distance friends reunited for a girls trip. Which is shockingly more than we could have hoped for as Shiba’s can be tricky. In horse news I c...

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blob, I just keep reminding myself and looking at Monty (Desert Moon Champignon) who I sold at age 15 after earning my silver and is now finally fully retired at 28. He is still sound with maintenance and doesn't look to be really accepting that he's retired. He still gets to go on trail rides prett...

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Sorry to hear that blob. I hope all goes well with your surgery and the recovery is swift and uneventful. Honestly as far as RP goes I doubt he'll forget anything and will be quick in getting back into shape. Far, far better to keep him confident and trusting the process than to take a chance of som...

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After a rather blustery few days, today was gorgeous. Been peeling away the layers of the onion with Junior. He's been getting more fit and developing more consistent carrying power at the canter. This (new to me, sort of) trainer is really helping us a lot. She works really hard and talks to a few ...

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Our goals are definitely carried over from last time. Junior: continue to improve canter quality such that the piro canter is looking like a real piro canter without getting stuck; have Junior's canter elasticity improved so that I have reliable collection and forward...............then I think the ...

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Close out from us - We are seeing beacons, not just a light at the end of the tunnel with both boys. I've now got Troy cantering under saddle and we did our first off the property trail ride today! Troy was really, really tired at the end of it but so well behaved. Junior is improving his canter qua...

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