tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post8611166783222547526..comments2023-09-09T05:35:11.672-07:00Comments on Boots and Saddles: Friday's OCD postMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-35718450325978790312010-04-03T08:00:07.853-07:002010-04-03T08:00:07.853-07:00I'm looking forward to your email Ashley.I'm looking forward to your email Ashley.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-34140887448425476332010-04-03T07:58:51.815-07:002010-04-03T07:58:51.815-07:00Thanks everyone-I think I need stop reading rideca...Thanks everyone-I think I need stop reading ridecamp which is probably skewing me view of " other" endurance riders. Probably most people are goin to reasonable just like you guys an supportive. <br /><br />I think top level 3 day eventers (esp the ling format probably approach or are at the same level as an endurance horse which is why sometimes go go to that genre to find advice. <br /><br />I'll keep you posted of course!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-21998535932096467432010-04-03T04:23:09.845-07:002010-04-03T04:23:09.845-07:00I know that the sport of Endurance is about the cu...I know that the sport of Endurance is about the cutting edge of "horse management". But it is also an extreme sport, pushing the boundaries of the horse way beyond ANY OTHER EQUINE SPORT out there. Thoroughbreds are thought to be the elite athletes of the equine world...how long do they actually perform? A few minutes each day? How many of those are injured in that short window of performance? PLENTY. So here we are as a group of distance riders pushing an incredible boundary with these (mostly) arabian horses. I think even the most careful of riders can have things happen. We are moving down the trails at speed (even a trot is faster than that horse would probably take the trail in the natural setting), with the added weight of rider, saddle. One rider I REALLY RESPECT had her mare colic on the trail at a ride last year. She thought she'd lose her horse, on an LD. Very experienced and conservative rider. WE ARE PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES with our horses. <br /><br />***********************************<br /><br />All that said...haven't you been working hard on cantering transitions in your Dressage lessons? I'm voting that may have caused the issue.<br /><br />However you chose to deal with it, sure don't worry about what other people think. Just do what is right for Farley. PERIOD.<br /><br />*granny hug*<br /><br />~E.G.All Who Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811193190492037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-29830833197530236672010-04-02T23:09:45.973-07:002010-04-02T23:09:45.973-07:00It's not such a stigma here in the Northwest, ...It's not such a stigma here in the Northwest, I think. We all recognize that sometimes "gravity happens" and sometimes a smart and canny rider needs help from vets to bring the horse back to normal. I hope it doesn't happen to me again, but when the Toad colicked the morning after a ride I <i> ran </i> for the vet and didn't care who saw me.<br /><br />You are doing the right thing, Mel. Just hang tight and listen to your vets! <br /><br />And keep us posted, of course.AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569818745110332355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-77947682287993788982010-04-02T20:39:50.708-07:002010-04-02T20:39:50.708-07:00Mel -
Been off of blogging for a bit now and am on...Mel -<br />Been off of blogging for a bit now and am only starting to get caught up (long story). Saw your posts about Farley's hocks...check your email, I'm sending you a longer, mroe detailed email about my experience with hock issues and injections.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720090581233703530noreply@blogger.com