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Texted with owner today. She said T was tested for Lyme and results were negative. If T were my horse, he'd be on a trailer to U of WI but I understand that not everybody wants to put their sick horse on a trailer for 2 hours. Owner is going to ask the field vet to consult with the U of WI.

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Tick borne illness has been mentioned. Is there a test for Lyme, or is it “treat as though it is Lyme?”

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Friend’s horse is named T. December 20 T had a minor colic. Treated with Banamine, everything came out fine. Pun intended. Two weeks later, another colicky type episode but this time with minor neurological symptoms. Vynthe time the vet got there, the neuro symptoms had passed. T got another dose of...

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OMG Rockabilly, how dreadful. I’m glad you are getting better, but it is scary and awful. I will add to my white light list.

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I would move back east, but find someplace to board your horses. Nothing fancy but pay someone to do the work. You don’t want to deal with hauling hay, chopping ice in the waterers, etc. at any age. But. Are you ready to give up your friends, lifestyle, and start again?

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You write him a note or text him, thanking him for his previous work, but you have decided to go in another direction.

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I never set goals. I’ve been cantering more in every lesson. Two years ago Miss A was strung out at the canter, on her forehand, bit between her teeth. Yesterday was full of herself, forward, soft, and round. And I wasn’t afraid. I tried to do a leg yield at the trot but she gave me a beautiful shou...

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I am so sorry about the mess. Water leaks are horrible. As a fellow rider with shoulder pain, you know you need thee to a doctor for an MRI.

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A certain red head slipped her halter in pasture. I decided to ride her in the pasture to find the halter I put on her 3 weeks ago. Oh, h3ll noes, she decided she was NOT going out there. So we schooled and did lots of transitions, circles, LY. When she settled I told her “wouldn’t it have been easi...

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Got the MRI results. No tear. Some tendinitis. Perhaps a diagnosis of frozen shoulder. THANK YOU JEEBUS. But I haven't talked to the ortho yet. Something tells me he will agree, no surgery.

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No covered/indoor arena would be a deal breaker for me. I would stay at the RB. Sounds like they are maintaining the old place along with building the new. And it could be years before the place becomes a subdivision. Happened at my previous barn.

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Update: Going for an MRI later today. PT has helped somewhat, but the PT said to me last week it’s not enough. Tuesday I pulled my saddle off the rack and instantly regretted it. If I have to have surgery, does anyone want to come to northern Illinois and babysit me for a few days?

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Farrier Matt was out Friday. He always makes the next appointment before he leaves, but he picked up 3 new clients at my barn (on my recommendation thankyouverymuch) so he is trying to get Miss A and another on the same schedule. Miss A is barefoot and I'm flexible so if we go another week or 2 that...

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I checked out Aptitude. The price is unbelievable for board without training. Such a deal. I pay $585, plus extra for blanketing. And my barn isn't dressage/sport horse oriented. Rereading my post makes it sound like I think the board at Aptitude is high. Nope, the board is extremely reasonable giv...

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Chisamba wrote:My farrier doesn't keep an appointment book. I text him when I need him.

How long does it take for him to respond to you, and to get out to see your horses?

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My farrier makes the next appointment when he is done with Miss A. and is packing his truck. The next or so he sends an invoice that has the next appointment. Don't know why he sends an invoice when I pay him on the spot. Anyway, anyone who runs a successful business will make appointments in advanc...

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I don't need a bridle. But I'm bored at work and am surfing for horsie stuff. I kinda fell in loff with this one because even though I "ride dressage" I love flat hunter tack. But MIss A. has a rather petite head and I'm thinking the bridle might overwhelm her. The descriptions says "...

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Farrier Matt was out this morning to trim Miss A. His anvil has a chip in it and he hit the chip at an angle. A small,piece flew off and went in his sternum. He and his client tried to get it out! He eventually went to urgent care which fortunately is across the street from a hospital. They got it o...

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I know you will have a few sleepless nights until he settles in. After that all will be good!

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he was on his way to the hospital because he got a piece of metal embedded in his chest.

I forgot to ask him if it was a nail.

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Moutaineer wrote:Tucking in a shirt... yowza!

You tuck in your shirt!?? I’m impressed. I don’t have a waist for tucking.

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Reaching back is still painful. I haven't been able to clasp or unclasp my bra behind my back for years. Fortunately I now have front close bras. Reaching forward or up is no problem.

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Yep, that’s it.

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A barn mate is using this but doesn’t know what it is called. It’s thin bungee material that attaches on the girth, goes over the poll, and attaches on the other side at the girth. She was told it will help train her horse to keep his head down. It is not a chambon. She warms him up, then puts it on...

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Life is not as painful as it was, but every once in a while I do something stupid, like reach my left arm for the seat belt. Then I am sharply reminded that healing is still occurring. PT. What can I say? It’s hard. Last week I did bicep curls and asked my PT for a lighter weight cuz 5 pounds was to...

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I checked out Aptitude. The price is unbelievable for board without training. Such a deal. I pay $585, plus extra for blanketing. And my barn isn't dressage/sport horse oriented.

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My BM has a cattle dog, Xena Warrior Princess Best Barn Dog Ever. Her name is simply Xena. I added the rest. Xena is an excellent companion. She’s a bit older so doesn’t have the stamina. She is content to ride in the golf cart or truck and follow BM around. I hope it works out with your mom and her...

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Obviously the horse's owner doesn't give a rap about her horse being in pain. I say do what you want to do. Wrap him, cold hose him. Let the BM know what you are doing. And do not expect a crumb of a thank you from the owner. IMHO the owner has abandoned caring for the horses.

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I'm so sorry you had to make the decision about Hank. Cockers are nice companion dogs. How about a King Charles Spaniel? They were bred to be lap dogs.

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I periodically watch it, and thought it had shut down because it was inactive for a bit. I checked last night and it's back to bubbling red orange lava. I've talked to several people who have been to Iceland and they have all loved it. One woman has visited every continent except Antarctica and she ...

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Update. Saw the ortho. He didn’t even mention surgery and said the tear is minuscule. Got a big @ss cortisone shot and an order for PT. Today I had my monthly massage and boy howdy, he almost made me cry. My left bicep was so tight and lumpy, My massage guy is excellent and my bicep feels better. An...

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A good thing in life that surprises me is how much I love Miss A. Sometimes I cry when I think how she has helped me get past roadblocks and tough times. And how she has built my confidence, both in the saddle and out of it. Yesterday I was in the left turn lane when some Ahole zooms from behind me...

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A good thing in life that surprises me is how much I love Miss A. Sometimes I cry when I think how she has helped me get past roadblocks and tough times. And how she has built my confidence, both in the saddle and out of it. Yesterday I was in the left turn lane when some Ahole zooms from behind me,...

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I am continually surprised at the selfishness of the world. Everyone is out for themselves without caring how their action affect others. I lose my faith in humanity on a daily basis.

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Browsing through Craigs list for boarding (no I am NOT moving but I find this entertaining lunch reading). This is part of an ad:

Owners may come see and ride their horses with notice to the barn owner, during our business hours.

Sounds like it's appointment only. How strange.

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OMG. Just reading your post makes me woozy. I’m so glad everything turned out okay.

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No sci fi for me. Currently I have a bio of Janis Joplin and just checked out The Great Silence from the library. It is about life in England in the aftermath of WWI. The “war to end all wars.”

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I have not been in this situation, but hugs, prayers, and praise to all who are dealing with aged Ps.

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Another time waster is the Far Side cartoon group on Facebook. Sometimes I laugh so hard that I can’t breathe.

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Thank you for your support. I had a breakdown at the barn yesterday and got people hugs. Miss A was too busy eating grass to comfort me. I am trying not to catastrophize. Years of intensive therapy should help with that. And to think this is my final year of employment prior to retiring. I might end...

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I've been diagnosed (as in I just saw the results) with a full thickness tear of the leading edge of the supraspsinatus tendon. I know this happened when Ariel gave a few "it's spring and I feel good" bucks during a canter transition. I see m PCP Tuesday for a follow up. I am so scared I w...

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Sue B wrote:Problem solved! I got her to take the saddle as a donation to the club and she will put a metal name plate on the back with Polly's name.

Perfect. Win win for everyone.

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Your first post here is asking what gun. I smell a troll.

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Yes and no. I'm turning 64 end of the month and there are days I know I'm aging. Aches, pains, inability to physically do things I used to do. Reduced flexbility. The "I just don't wannas." The don't wannas are the drudges of life, like work, taking out the garbage. I plan on retiring next...

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Not truly roached, because roaching is clipping it down to the skin and we know she does not tolerate clippers. I cut it with a scissors and call it a "sticky uppy style." It needs finishing. She looks darn cute. And notice in the foreground are 2 lovely flakes of timothy alfalfa mix, but ...

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Yep, as for a donation or charge $1. Tell them to pass it on when kid outgrows it or gets a new saddle.

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When I said fancy, I meant the website is fancy. Tower Hill is anything but fancy! But it’s clean and safe and the horses are well taken care of and that’s what is important.

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@piedmontfields, you guys are fancy. I’d love an air conditioned lounge. And tack rooms without cement block walls. Very nice facility.

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Yes, it’s a 3/4 mile track. The barn was originally a TB training barn, then it became a dressage barn. The dressage people added the indoor, the outdoors, and 2 more aisles. Funnily enough, they couldn’t sustain an 80 stall dressage only barn. LOL. Then the current owners changed it to an all disci...

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http://www.towerhillstables.net A boarder’s husband is a web designer so he did the new site. Sent up drones for pictures, the whole shebang. Miss A. is in 2 group pictures. If you look quickly, you’ll see a chestnut with orange Shoo Flys. That’s my girl. You can pay board online, book lessons and t...

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