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Jewelry Design, Horses, Arts and Crafts, Travel, Wine, Restaurant ReviewsFive O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.comBlogger439125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-46528867157727910292016-09-07T09:10:00.000-07:002016-09-07T09:18:29.155-07:00Tired of being tired?<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 16.08px;">HAPPY HUMPDAY!! </span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;">I have </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>THREE</b></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.32px;"> FREE 3-day samples of THRIVE ready to be mailed out tomorrow, who wants them??? A three day sample is to show how simple this product is to take, not to change your whole world in 3 days. Some people do feel it day 1, 2 or 3, however, it is something you have to experience for at least 30 days! Who's willing to give it a try? I also have a great deal for the first person who orders a 30-day experience pack today. First three people who create a free account by following the link get the free samples (only name and email are required): </span></span></span><a href="http://taracornelius.le-vel.com/" style="color: #1f536e; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">TaraCornelius.Le-Vel.com</a></span><br />
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Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-1732089121182788422016-07-07T09:00:00.002-07:002016-07-07T09:00:23.545-07:00Why Thrive?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 16.08px;">Thrive has given me the extra energy, patience and better mental focus to be a better rider for my amazing horse Ferrari!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 16.08px;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Riders => Do you want to have better focus and muscle control? Do you want good calm energy while riding? Do you want to be on your A-game mentally and physically in the next competition?</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Why are so many people in the horse world taking Thrive and loving it? Because people that ride horses are active, many times have old injuries to manage, need calm energy, patience, and a good attitude. That is what Thrive gives us</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Check it out here: <a href="http://taracornelius.le-vel.com/">http://taracornelius.le-vel.com/</a></span>Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-33243651382457762282016-02-16T07:19:00.002-08:002016-02-16T07:19:08.301-08:00These 3 Simple Steps Will Change Your Life Forever<div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; padding: 0px;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Maybe you’re sleepy all the time?</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Does your body just feel out of whack?</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What if you could simply make a huge change in your overall well being in just</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: #76d2c5;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">three simple steps</span></span></span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">each day?</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://taracornelius.le-vel.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;" target="_blank">Thrive synergistic lifestyle system</a></span><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">. </span><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I wake up and take two capsules.</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">(They make capsules for woman and capsules for men.)</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I go to bed with a glass of water on my nightstand, wake up and take two caps.</span></span></div>
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<span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;">Let me tell you what is in these caps: vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, D3, folic acid, chromium, selenium and vanadium.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What’s the deal with this shake?</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">It is an</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://taracornelius.le-vel.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;" target="_blank">ultra micronized</a></span><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">, mineral dense formula of probiotics, enzymes and antioxidants.</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">It is <u>gluten free</u> and helps with lean muscle support and weight management and fitness.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Then I grab my patch and slap it on my upper arm, wrist, hand, foot, or any lean place on your body.</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I’ve even worn it at the top of my spine.</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I leave it on for 24 hours I’ve showered in them many times.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Have chronic pain, say in your knees from years of sports?</span> <u><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Put your patch there where the pain is for the entire day.</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">You will see a difference!</span></u></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">In these three short steps I have now taken in over 100 minerals, vitamins, digestive enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics and amino acids.</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This proprietary blend comes together in the body and works amazingly together in a synergistic way.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Some use it for</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://taracornelius.le-vel.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;" target="_blank"><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">all day energy</span></a><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">,</span></span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">joint discomfort, for weight loss, hot flashes, for nutrition and even as part of their fitness plan.</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The list goes on and on.</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A surprising number of people experience results within the first few days.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">For me, it seriously curbs my appetite and it is an added plan to my journey for living a healthier life.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Thrive is for you.</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Young, older, man, woman, anyone.</span> <span aria-hidden="true" class="blast tbn-flight-sentence" style="box-sizing: border-box;">If you are out of shape, in shape, needing energy, struggling with pain, it’s for you!</span></span></div>
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Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-43046301824140469802013-03-21T15:38:00.002-07:002014-03-12T11:26:43.419-07:00I need you support in my Avon Walk for Breast Cancer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black;">As you already know, I have decided to participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. <span style="color: #333399; font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="color: black;">Breast Cancer. <strong>Cancer</strong>... The word no one wants to hear and no one wants to say. In this case, it hits close to home. Breast Cancer deprived me of a phenomenal woman 12 years ago. This woman was my mom. My mom didn't let her illness define her or her life even though until the very end she fought with all her might. So I am making it my duty, being her daughter, to continue where she left off. I decided to continue her fight.</span> </span>This is such an important cause to me because this year, an estimated 40,000 women will die from the disease. Breast cancer takes another life every 14 minutes. Another woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 3 minutes. An estimated three million women are living with breast cancer. One million of them don't yet know it.</span><br />
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As part of the event, I pledged to raise money. I would love your support so that I can reach my fundraising goal. With the donations raised, the Avon Foundation will provide support and resources for women affected by this terrible disease. This will help so many people in our own community and throughout the country. Any amount you can give is great; I just appreciate your support.<br />
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It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause — you can make a donation online by simply clicking on the link at the bottom of this message. Whatever you can give will help! I truly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.<br />
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Thank you for supporting me always, but especially in this challenge; you really do make a difference.
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Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-72222565417651476522013-02-27T10:04:00.000-08:002014-03-12T11:28:33.750-07:00Avon Walk for Breast Cancer: Santa Barbara 2013<br />
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This year, I have committed to participating in my very first Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I am walking for my mom, <strong>Jill Edwards Dickison</strong>, who had breast cancer two times and lost her 10 year battle on 11/23/2001. I think she’d definitely be proud of us for walking. I know she’ll be up there watching over us. She was my best friend on top of being a great mom. I was so lucky to have had her as a mom, to know her for the 28 years I knew her. She loved to decorate, garden, entertain, cook, she loved hummingbirds, teddy bears, daisies, and to travel to warm sunny places, and she loved hot air balloons. <a href="http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/UpUpandAway" target="_blank">Team Up Up and Away</a>!<br />
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I am also walking for my mom’s first cousin Nancy Schaufele who passed away 10/24/12 after battling cancer for the past four years. She was a cancer survivor having lived over 25 years after beating breast cancer in 1986.<br />
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The two-day, <strong>39.3-mile walk</strong> is something I can do. I can't discover a cure for cancer, as much as I want to, but I can raise money and I can walk. This is such great cause and I am so excited to be able to take part in this great event and help fight for a cure. <strong><u>"Every Woman Deserves A Lifetime!!"</u></strong><br />
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We are walking to bring the world 39 miles closer to a cure for breast cancer. On the first day, the goal is to walk 26.2 miles. After a night’s rest in<strong> tents</strong> provided for the walkers, the second day’s walk will span 13.1 miles. <br />
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It is a big commitment, one that will require me to train and fundraise. Breast cancer is a big disease, one that affects far too many women and men, and I am determined to do everything I can to help put an end to it. <br />
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But <strong><u>I do need help</u></strong>, and no amount is too small to matter. My minimum fundraising goal, the amount I need to even be able to participate in the walk, is <strong>$1,800</strong>. I know times are trying, and I will not be disappointed if you are unable to donate. But please consider <a href="http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/TaraCornelius2014" target="_blank">donating now</a>, or at any point in the coming months if you are able.<br />
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The money I raise will be managed and disbursed by the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade, a 501(c)(3) public charity, to help provide access to care for those that most need it, fund educational programs, and accelerate research into new treatments and potential cures. I will be just one of thousands of people that will walk a <strong>marathon and a half</strong> over a weekend, raising awareness of the cause and educating even more people.<br />
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One person is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes, and one person dies of it every 14 minutes. We walk to raise awareness and inspire others to do the same. We walk for the survivors, for those we lost, for their families and for our future. We sacrifice one day, two days, three days, weeks, months, years, so that one day, we hope in our lifetimes, we will find a cure. <strong>We walk because we can't walk away.</strong> <br />
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I will walk for EVERYONE with Breast cancer. I will walk with hopes and prayers for a cancer free tomorrow. <br />
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So the plan was a Tildren regional perfusion and then IRAP injections. Tildren works by preventing bone resorption by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts, and it also has anti-inflammatory actions. While it will not have any effect on the impar ligament or other soft tissue in the foot per se, the impar ligament attaches to both the distal end of the navicular bone and the bottom surface of the coffin bone, and these attachment sites often undergo degeneration when the ligament itself is damaged. An intravenous catheter is used to administer a large amount of the drug as an intravenous drip for about an hour. <br />
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IRAP was used to inject into the coffin joint to promote healing. She had a total of four injections at 2 week intervals. IRAP is a system that has been developed to stimulate white blood cells to produce anti-inflammatory mediators and enzymes to reduce the inflammatory phase. Blood is taken from the jugular vein and incubated for 24 hours in special syringes which induce the blood cells to produce and secrete therapeutic proteins during the incubation period. After 24 hours the blood is centrifuged and all blood cells are removed. This leaves a protein rich serum which is then split into 3ml doses ready for injection. The main anti-inflammatory protein produced is <strong>Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein</strong> (IRAP). This has a direct action on the action of Interleukin-1 which other therapies are unable to do. There are a number of other anti-inflammatory proteins produced during the incubation process which work synergistically with the Interleukin-1 antagonist to reduce the inflammation within the joint and stimulate a regenerative response by the cartilage cells. IRAP is different to other treatments available as it has an anti-inflammatory component which other products have but it also induces a regenerative response unseen in other therapies.<br />
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During this time I was hand walking her and switched her to bar shoes with Equithane for heel support. After 3 months or so of this and many vet visits, she was sound. I started saddle walking her working up to 45 min/day. After 30 days of saddle walking, I started trotting beginning with 5 min/day after 30 minutes of walking. On day 5 of trotting Dec 23rd....LAME again. I am so frustrated! I had the whole week off of work from Christmas to New Year's, looking forward to riding in the daylight everyday, and back to square one. So at this point I am still saddle walking. <br />
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EVERY EQUINE LLC was established in 2007 to help the equestrian that wants to ride, even when the weather doesn’t want to cooperate. All of their products are MADE IN USA and only made from the finest quality materials, to ensure that your mount stays as comfortable as possible in inclement weather! This is the only patented Quarter Sheet and saddle pad combination of its kind. I think it is a very cool idea, and would definetly get one if it was cold enough in southern California to need one. I remember the days of riding with quarter sheets or riding with a cooler on my horse out to the ring and back. She even makes a water resistent quarter sheet.<br />
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From ponies, to horses, to large warmbloods, EVERY EQUINE LLC has products that will fit your equine partner – and will make it easier for you to ride, compete, train, and show in foul weather. EVERY EQUINE’s sheets offer two options for storing when not in use: 1)conveniently roll up and attach via Velcro straps when the sheet is no longer needed OR 2) detach from straps on pad and store Quarter Sheet. Great for trail rides or at horse shows!<br />
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Low stone walls gracefully wind through pristine fields that stretch to the horizon.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Picturesque farms provide tranquil settings for some of the finest horses in the country.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu5an0_p4kJu30dAcnEaEM3Dk85pS7sAXWdbayWzWNtqIqPUWQHh5psapC9g60hyphenhyphenFj1mIqkrl6FwJwfm8eEin5NvAN6mEgzNi6C6KDt9FiUoHNEE5Aw466Qh1nXmDLIenkSQL_T1Td/s1600/P1020225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu5an0_p4kJu30dAcnEaEM3Dk85pS7sAXWdbayWzWNtqIqPUWQHh5psapC9g60hyphenhyphenFj1mIqkrl6FwJwfm8eEin5NvAN6mEgzNi6C6KDt9FiUoHNEE5Aw466Qh1nXmDLIenkSQL_T1Td/s320/P1020225.JPG" width="320" xaa="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div>There are so many beautiful farms in the Middleburg area.<br />
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My friend, Jenn Tirrell, trains out of Locochee (pronounced like "Locust Shade"). It doesn't get much nicer than this!<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Paul Mellon's Rokeby Stables, home of some of the finest race horses in the world. Rokeby's 4,000 or so acres was established in the 1940s by Mellon who purchased his first racehorse in 1933. <span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline;">The stone fences that are lined and topped with timbers are a signature of Rokeby. The estate even had its own private airstrip. </span><span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline;">Mellon passed away in 1999. Mellon is believed to be the only owner to capture the Kentucky Derby (Sea Hero '93), Epsom Derby (Mill Reef '71) and Prix de l'Arch de Triomphe (also Mill Reef '71). A statue of Mill Reef stands in the center of the courtyard of the broodmare barns. Rokeby bred Key to the Mint, Quadrangle, Arts and Letters and Fort Marcy, who became back to back Horse of the Year winners in '69 and '70. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqyNCJvLEgildvgyZ5mt78FqLVapeqaT8F2-lh8gdn9SK7Zyji4I6VK7KkQD26DRF4DVXTQ8ffff3TYvfINZ1duTKVr3ZTCEwXD_RyDC7qjPduICouotjiq1w6WrLwUNg2qgAfgsG/s1600/16422030_78037085a5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqyNCJvLEgildvgyZ5mt78FqLVapeqaT8F2-lh8gdn9SK7Zyji4I6VK7KkQD26DRF4DVXTQ8ffff3TYvfINZ1duTKVr3ZTCEwXD_RyDC7qjPduICouotjiq1w6WrLwUNg2qgAfgsG/s320/16422030_78037085a5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Heronwood Farm was an outstanding Thoroughbred breeding operation for over 15 years. The farm ecompasses nearly one square mile of pristine rolling countryside. Heronwood now boards horses, has a successful polo team and is home to a colorful herd of Haucaya Alpacas <br />
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Monahan Katie Inc Stable / Plain Bay <br />
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Llangollen Estate stable<br />
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Rocana Farm<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hickory Tree Farm - In the early 1920’s, the owner of Hickory Tree Stables, well known horseman William Ziegler, Jr., heir to the Royal Baking Powder fortune, hired wellknown architect William Lawrence Bottomley to design the Georgian style barns, outbuildings, and training track. Mr. Ziegler’s race horse stable operation was very successful, as was the subsequent farms owner, the well-known sportswoman Eleanor Sears of Boston. </div><br />
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The historic town of Middlburg is just as charming and beautiful as the gorgeous farms that surround it.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Mazzy has alot of great qualities. She is very sweet, and has a good work ethic. She is a pretty quick learner and wants to do the right thing. She has a great mellow personality, and not much phases her. New jumps aren't a problem, and she isn't spooky. My wish for her becoming something great is starting to become a reality. I'm really happy how she is turning out so far. We have come a long way since the day she was born! Showing her over fences for the first time is a pretty big deal for me.<br />
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At the show Mazzy was really good, she did exactly what I told her, however, I told her to go a bit too fast. Her stride is quite a bit bigger than I am used to, so going at the correct pace for her large stride feels very slow to me. Nerves of showing her for the first time added to this. At home I can monitor her stride better, but I got a little frozen in the ring and made it down the lines way too easy. In my equitation class, there was a bending line (first one I had ever done on her) and I left a stride out. Oops. It was supposed to be 8 and it was right there in seven for me. I should have broken the line up more. It wasn't bad, just not the plan.<br />
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</div>Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-13061589484306911482011-08-05T10:01:00.000-07:002011-08-05T11:09:08.122-07:00Horse Show Fashion - Boots<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">There are mixed reviews for almost all custom made boots. Basically, your custom boots are only as good as the person who measures you. I can find people who love and hate about every boot out there. Luckily, there are so many options available today. The current trends are a fitted ankle, zippers, elastic gussets, and a spanish top (this cut is higher on the outside of the leg for an elegant, elongated look without raising height at the back of the knee for comfort and function). I think I'd like a bit of snake skin around the top, same color so it is only noticable up close. <br />
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<a href="http://www.vogelboots.com/">Vogel's</a> - I remember getting fitted for my first pair of Vogel's. It was a momentus occassion. At the time they were the only boots to get. Harold Vogel married my dad's cousin, so I got fitted in his son Dean's home, who now runs the company. Although we are relatives, there was no discount (haha), but the boots were worth whatever I paid for them and they lasted me for years and years. I eventually outgrew them and got another pair, which I still have and wear. They are classic. Uncompromising attention to detail and exceptional wearability are the hallmarks of E. Vogel boots. Over the years, Vogel equestrian boots have become internationally renowned. E. Vogel has been selected repeatedly as bootmaker for the US Olympic Teams, as well as for the finest equestrian athletes worldwide. Among the many notable medal-winners who sport E. Vogel riding boots are Bill Steinkraus (first U.S. gold medalist equestrian), Rodney Jenkins, Greg Best, Melanie Smith, Joe Fargis and George Morris.</div><br />
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<a href="http://www.derdau.com/">Der Dau</a> - Made by hand in the United States. I have heard nothing but good things about these boots. I had a pair of thier paddock boots, but the elastic stretched out and the leather was really stiff, but they weren't custom.<br />
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</tbody></table><a href="http://www.francotucci.com/">Tucci</a> -<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Fine italian calfskin leather, used inside and out, virtually molds to your leg. Tucci offers over 20 styles of boots. Their innovative approach and advanced technology create a very sleek, comfortable feel with superior quality. Included in all Tucci boots are full-length zipper, swagger tab with Swarovski crystal embellishment, if desired; spur rests, top and bottom zipper covers, toe cap, rubber sole and personalization on boots and complimentary boot bags. About $2000</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.sergiograsso.it/">Sergio Grasso</a>: The Sergio Grasso riding boots are designed and manufactured in Italy. They also sell and off the rack model that looks nice. <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.stivalifabbri.it/">F.lli Fabbri</a> - F.lli Fabbri Field boots come in many styles and options. Top quality Italian calf T-Grip on inside available Many colors and tops available Hand made in Italy. Many famous riders wear these McLain Ward, Anne Kursinski, Chris Kappler</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.willsondavidson.com/">Wilson & Davidson</a> - I don't know anything about these, but they look nice. Made in Chile. Virginia Double-Leather Field Boot - <span class="font3">The double-leather field boot is a variation on our traditional Virginia field boot. It features an extra, inlaid piece of leather that runs along the zipper down to the ankle and then wraps around the lacing. Shown in black, it may be of any color (non-standard colors by request). Also shown with visible welt.</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Ariat Monacos - I have a pair of these and I love them, however, they do not hold up well. I hardly wear them and I've already worn a hole in the calf. Everyone else I know that has these has had the same problem. They are really soft and comfortable but the quality is pretty poor. I also have the Monoco half chaps and paddock boots and they hold up much better and I love them. The boots are about $900.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Beval Puissance - <span class="ITEM_DETAIL_DESCRIPTION" id="_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolderMainContents_Ms_item_detail1_txtItemDescription">Looking for a custom look and fit without the wait? Bevals now has the answer!! The Puissance boot incorporates an innovative stretch panel design with a full-length zipper. Made from the finest French calf leather with meticulous attention to detail. Built on wooden boot trees to create a lovely shaped calf while molding perfectly around the foot as well! Available in three heights with a variety of calf widths and shoe sizes for a custom fit directly out of the box!</span> $850</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">DeNiro Ottaviano - All DeNiro Boots are made with grain calfskin leather inside and out. Every boot undergoes the unique Water Resistant Advanced Treatment (WRAT) for the leather sole as well as the outside leather. The treated leather still retains it's breathability, allowing sweat to escape, while preventing outside water from seeping in. Activated Carbon Insoles have a natural antibacterial action, while the mid-sole is made of natural leather and has a high sweat absorbent power keeping your feet clean and dry. Vibram anti-slip outer soles keep your feet secure in the stirrups, even in the worst weather. Rear zipper is made and guaranteed by YKK. Made in Italy. $669.95 at SmartPak</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The <strong><a href="http://www.alessandroalbanese.com/">Alessandro Albanese</a></strong> collection is both made and designed in Italy. It's distinctive and refined elegance makes each item unique. The clothes are made in precious yarns and natural fibres; it gives both men and women the luxury of complete freedom tracing each curve and movement with elasticity and subtle glamour. In the Alessandro Albanese "Competition Collection", each garment is created by hand on a "made to measure" basis using traditional artisan methods, making each garment unique! </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em>Alessandro Albanese</em> Technolight Show Jacket<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Animo</strong> is an exceptionally fashionable, functional and innovative equestrian clothing line. Thanks to the composition of the fabric, Animo offers outstanding elasticity, hygroscopic power to absorb water and anti-static properties. Animo keeps the equestrian athlete cool, comfortable and beautiful - all at the same time. All Animo clothing is made in Italy and is machine washable.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Animo Show Jacket Lei softshell. Fitted cut, top quality softshell. Breathable, dirt repellent and wrinkle free. <br />
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</div><div align="left" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: small;">GPA - A really technical, breathable competition jacket made using Nano-Sphere technology from Schoeller. </span><span style="font-size: small;">This technology ensures that the jacket is water repellent, dirt resistant and eco-friendly. Water and substances such as ketchup and oil simply run off the fabric. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Naturally self cleaning fabric however, it is still fully machine washable. A very tailored fit with 4 buttons, zip on cuffs with zipper pockets and 2 rear vents. </span><span style="font-size: small;">This is an extremely modern twist to Show Jumping jackets and is very popular.</span></div></td></tr>
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</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.frantisi.com/grand_prix-riding_jackets.php?p=1.1.1">Grand Prix</a> - Grand Prix riding jackets are proudly made in Canada. They have been developing riding jackets constantly for more than 25 years. With input from some of the world's best riders, the expertise of expert custom tailors, and developments in materials and construction techniques, Grand Prix continues to be great fitting, functional and beautiful riding jackets. They are currently utilizing such innovations as water and wrinkle resistant wool fabrics, soft shell fabrics and stretch breathable linings. <br />
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The Grand Prix sport Show Coats also benefit JustWorld International! A portion of every Grand Prix soft shell show coat is donated to JustWorld to help children living in extreme poverty!<br />
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<center style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Custom Grand Prix Original Classic Sport Show Coat. The Classic Sport is made in exceptionally lightweight, water-resistant and breathable soft shell Schoeller. </center><center> </center><br />
<div align="left"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.marigoldridingapparel.com/">Marigold</a> - Marigolds trademark of quality can be experienced in their fine hunt coat collection which provides and ideal combination of classic designs and an elegance that a contemporary equestrian can enjoy. </span></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Allon Fine Equestian Ladies Four Button Two Vent Hunt Coat. A fine hunt coat, elegantly tailored, and crafted of a superior stretch wool/cashmere blend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiiwruZa6bka-rOh6tRewKKkx3f2hvqzB0I1M7NEWYAMh4b-E7-aw3Ov_SeDVlRiWoRbN34wCGLUYJcmYDLlyRl-xKw8fz_GxC9NU9R2GzDJQcm9xEJfilZm8hSVgd_b_CEo1cEpq3/s320/allon.jpg" t8="true" width="212" /></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-80090442731119024482011-05-08T11:51:00.000-07:002011-05-08T11:51:08.703-07:00Reserve Champion!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwE10PnJdXUgey4jMcV_oDM7hL65x-DWT7JDX2jnxiZhob24yKOEaCoe_xMwFqe8GvZAQx_IhmWsZtYY5XoE0Khuq_86WF0OecW1L1OL08iBJHRrI4ANtp0_qWd0KzIi8La3wHg0vx/s1600/res+champ.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwE10PnJdXUgey4jMcV_oDM7hL65x-DWT7JDX2jnxiZhob24yKOEaCoe_xMwFqe8GvZAQx_IhmWsZtYY5XoE0Khuq_86WF0OecW1L1OL08iBJHRrI4ANtp0_qWd0KzIi8La3wHg0vx/s320/res+champ.bmp" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Mazzy competed over fences for the first time yesterday. She was such a good girl!!! When she arrived at the show she was calm as can be. I rode her around a little while my trainer was schooling some of the other horses. The warm up ring was crazy with people jumping all over the place, and horses coming at us from every direction. It didn't seem to phase her. She really has a great mind. My trainer then got on Mazzy to school her over a few jumps and at first she was preoccupied with all that was going on, but after a few jumps she settled in, and focused. She did an unjudged warm up round before her division, and jumped around great. Her next two rounds were also really good. I am so happy she jumped around, got all her lead changes, and performed very respectfully. For her first show I couldn't be happier, considering how green she is. I rode her in the hack and she was pretty tired by then and I broke, oops not enough leg when going past the gate. It was a big day for her. She ended up Reserve Champion! Yeah, Mazzy!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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The video I shot with my little point and shoot camera came out terrible (see blurry screen shot above), so I ordered her rounds from the videographer. I also ordered a few shots from the photographer, after all it was her jumping debut!Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-30015452808069509072011-05-06T10:55:00.000-07:002011-05-06T12:28:48.332-07:00Belly SpotsHorses may have isolated body spots that are not large or numerous enough to qualify them as an Appaloosa, Pinto or Paint. Such markings are usually simply called "body spots," sometimes identified by location, i.e. "belly spot," "flank spot," etc. When this type of isolated spotting occurs, it is sometimes the action of the sabino gene. <div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
When I am refering to belly spots, I am <strong>not</strong> talking about <em>Birdcatcher spots, which</em> are small white spots, usually between 1 mm and 1 inch (25.4 mm) in diameter. In contrast, belly spots are big splashes of white. By the way, I am a fan of them!<br />
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Here is an interesting thesis about belly spot heredity:<br />
<a href="http://stud.epsilon.slu.se/515/">http://stud.epsilon.slu.se/515/</a><br />
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The more I researched the more confused I got, regarding the heredity of belly spots. From what I could gather, they are not heritable necessarily. The interesting thing with the Overo patterns - sabino, splash, frame, dw - is there are zero guarantees of color production even if the genetics are there. Exceptions are homozygous forms of sabino and splash, where appreciable color is almost guaranteed, at least with SB1 and Splash.<br />
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Here a some horses with belly spots:<br />
Hilife (<span class="style18"><a href="http://www.valhallatrakehner.com/index.htm">Valhalla Farm</a>) </span>- ATA Approved Trakehner Stallion, By Martini Pg*E* out of Henna by Hilarious.<br />
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You can see his belly spot really good from behind!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOoCXKzUEaUvdW80EqPKu5GFuHf1n-J_oYhiUDBUBvq8oo2VCVaLHqYnFwT5tLEoiYFRPBmLPEYZI0X3rm__ZrgHFPLSLeRPz4yCxMtuVOvdzUJX2h6nmPs1gssCOmeJRWR5rXDr5n/s1600/tacord.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOoCXKzUEaUvdW80EqPKu5GFuHf1n-J_oYhiUDBUBvq8oo2VCVaLHqYnFwT5tLEoiYFRPBmLPEYZI0X3rm__ZrgHFPLSLeRPz4yCxMtuVOvdzUJX2h6nmPs1gssCOmeJRWR5rXDr5n/s320/tacord.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Selle Francais super star FURIOSO II. FURIOSO II won his 100 day test, and has been incredibly influential to the Oldenburg breed. Based on money earned by offspring, FURIOSO II was the top producing stallion in Germany from 1979-89. In 1990 he was the top producer of dressage horses. During his lifetime, he produced over 200 state premium mares and over 70 approved sons, including VOLTAIRE and FOR PLEASURE, and the Grand Prix dressage stallion COCKTAIL. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUNV_cDv7hyv-XiB2TNQrHqGaRhAutme9QpGOs0FgOpd88feGvIKMBD5i2nhX9jWL5dL_l8D7tQpEsZb7AEO45vE-bKURlIvuY526rylNezufxXkbCBA2igWO6ilFF2Bbh75K6imG/s1600/furioso2_big.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUNV_cDv7hyv-XiB2TNQrHqGaRhAutme9QpGOs0FgOpd88feGvIKMBD5i2nhX9jWL5dL_l8D7tQpEsZb7AEO45vE-bKURlIvuY526rylNezufxXkbCBA2igWO6ilFF2Bbh75K6imG/s320/furioso2_big.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">And one of my favorite horses, Punkt:</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcPM1yP4MLeDk0bUpNfl_7ClCU-ZMdNjz7GUImDvrDPyLXAHD1PyFI_8LfzPAGXzc0g2GFrAqBn9DOWqQhwa66LPb1v_7Gu3dkF3m-OcMFJbUZJ0AmlG5_I2WBqW_o8iArwfKHVXh/s1600/punkt.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcPM1yP4MLeDk0bUpNfl_7ClCU-ZMdNjz7GUImDvrDPyLXAHD1PyFI_8LfzPAGXzc0g2GFrAqBn9DOWqQhwa66LPb1v_7Gu3dkF3m-OcMFJbUZJ0AmlG5_I2WBqW_o8iArwfKHVXh/s320/punkt.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4j48fygOMgWivBbAraCVlm4bUsYt0OKZWcb8Ye-yYgWSEoxbYmIjRREZqS8nsvfCTq1RIfy_oikkKLqeXMseu5QTol-x7PMixLztMJKL6Nhrw1ZfJM60kC5wS3WOCxGtNraEi1nkLjyb/s1600/2007051101701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4j48fygOMgWivBbAraCVlm4bUsYt0OKZWcb8Ye-yYgWSEoxbYmIjRREZqS8nsvfCTq1RIfy_oikkKLqeXMseu5QTol-x7PMixLztMJKL6Nhrw1ZfJM60kC5wS3WOCxGtNraEi1nkLjyb/s1600/2007051101701.jpg" /></a></div>Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-17246516053676859562011-05-03T11:13:00.000-07:002011-05-03T11:13:14.616-07:00Crazy4PonyTails Horsehair BraceletsSo that I could always carry a piece of Kylie with me, I had a bracelet made from her tail hair. I had it intertwined with Mazzy's, so they are both with me always! <br />
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I especially like the horseshoe end caps and beads that she uses, and she makes them herself!<br />
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I also ordered one for my friend out of her horse's tail hair. She was there for me and Kylie, not just when the barn manger left her alone with my colicking horse, but also on the night the angels took Kylie to heaven. I don't know how I would have survived either night without her.<br />
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You can contact Lisa at <a href="mailto:crazy4ponytails@yahoo.com">crazy4ponytails@yahoo.com</a> or 804-307-7635. She is also on Facebook.<br />
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They are nationally recognized for their shingle style residences; golf clubhouses, and equestrian facilities. The barns this firm designs are exquisite buildings! These barns are definetly some of the most beautiful I have ever seen!<br />
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Twynn River Farms, Mahwah, New Jersey<br />
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Quaker Valley Farm, Pawling, NY - 14-14'x14' stalls<br />
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</div>Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-80060037170477618892011-04-20T08:32:00.000-07:002011-04-20T09:23:11.054-07:00Mazzy JumpingHere is some video from my lesson on Saturday. We have alot to work on, but I am really happy with Mazzy's progress. I am still trying to figure out her stride, and how to help her jump better out of a deeper distance. My trainer has been working on her adjustability and teaching her that sinking deeper into the tack and taking a feel of her mouth means shorten her stride and rock back. We have also been working on her cantering away from the jumps, which she has been doing really good the past week or so. Previously, she would either land in the trot or almost come to a complete halt after a jump. She still does this if I pat her, or tell her she is a good girl. I try to practicle patting her on the neck while cantering, which sounds really easy, but it feels like patting my head and rubbing my belly because as soon as you pat her she wants to walk. <div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/uuZzBiDNZYM?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-47266495636375895172011-04-15T12:59:00.000-07:002011-04-18T10:37:21.968-07:00Results of Kylie's necropsy and Mazzy is jumping<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEHLUEMUz3hPzT0xax2n6buzvVKV1Q6QHAP65IoON0304J0gkh9PtlRLcG4TEZ4wQvvI92En9iRNNG7DBgb8-TS0VqEwRrUdPm4zGeA3TVjtr_f0gBFlEjBK3oTV3DLn9frs9WOaI/s1600/TaraAndMazzy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596971612750386850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEHLUEMUz3hPzT0xax2n6buzvVKV1Q6QHAP65IoON0304J0gkh9PtlRLcG4TEZ4wQvvI92En9iRNNG7DBgb8-TS0VqEwRrUdPm4zGeA3TVjtr_f0gBFlEjBK3oTV3DLn9frs9WOaI/s320/TaraAndMazzy.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><br /><div>Since I have Mazzy to take care of and ride, I am forced to go to the barn. I don't know if it would be quite that easy to go there if I did not have something to focus on other than Kylie's empty stall. I am greatful for everyone at the barn that has been respectful of me not wanting to talk about it, or even acknowlege it for that matter. When the subject has come up, I can't fight back the tears. Last weekend Kylie's first vet came to the barn to visit some friends. I was very sad when I had to switch vets, because we both loved her and she had know Kylie since the beginning when she did her pre-purchase exam, but she no longer practices due to raising her family. I have seen her regularly over the years since she has kept her horses at Kylie's barn. Anyway, she expressed her condolences and of course, I had a major breakdown. So many memories.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I did find out the results of Kylie's necropsy. There were a few things the vets thought they might find that was causing her to be so sick after the colic surgery and not recovery normally. What they did find was that at the point where the colon was resectioned, the opening had decreased from the initial six inches to two inches after surgery. So the food wasn't passing through very easily causing alot of pain. This may have been caused because she had a lot of reflux and could not eat for days and days after surgery. Since 95% of her large colon was removed, there was not enough left to repair it. It does give me a bit of comfort knowing there was nothing that a second surgery could have done for her.</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596956546192449874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJp0XGCxNwCEperzZwEvA-2E_kYL2GU1cT7XY8BosHEQyI1X5d31ERjT03BhXa0cjmrUkdWdjQ-jwvVi4azxBfADTy_gcSZqDFTyN5a6GiM3d7FxIYbvjGV_gL48q5Rle6e1ZWjO7n/s320/photo5.JPG" /> <br /><div>Mazzy has been coming along really, really well. For the past few weeks, I have had great lessons on her! Last week I jumped my first line with her, including a 2'9" oxer, so exciting! My trainer has been doing such a great job with her. Mazzy was on a plateu of learning for quite a while, but it seems as though she is on the upswing of things. Her lead changes are coming so easily. Her jumping corrordination is improving. She is cantering away from the jumps instead of coming to almost a dead halt after landing. She is holding herself up alot better, instead of relying on the rider. I don't feel like I have to direct her every single step of the way (only every other, haha). And most importantly she seems to really be enjoying what she is doing. Just over the past few weeks I have felt a such a huge change in her. </div></div>Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-25791786554360575212011-03-29T22:39:00.000-07:002011-03-29T23:10:32.890-07:00It is so hard to see a beloved friend go<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyHbpY2hSiJcEGbUTAVbJLpynWCfsqJQTmmqzcgLGxONg9K2h8Ffd5UnydR-cef_a9ECFw0sF8HCnseX9R_4DCN2Nlip_zolTXpvxCvyctsQbQOBtH4_GBdrxUDVHQXOcEk9Kb2L8u/s1600/Kylie1+BW.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589751149528954082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyHbpY2hSiJcEGbUTAVbJLpynWCfsqJQTmmqzcgLGxONg9K2h8Ffd5UnydR-cef_a9ECFw0sF8HCnseX9R_4DCN2Nlip_zolTXpvxCvyctsQbQOBtH4_GBdrxUDVHQXOcEk9Kb2L8u/s320/Kylie1+BW.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><br /><div><br /><div>Animals and their love stay in our souls, once we've let them in. And we are better for it, more complete, more whole, more compassionate, and often transformed. Loving this much, we also know the searing pain of losing them. </div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589751145500917698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibwsUH_-Duuxz-uD4gBRHDaVVwNhhxyCwRsDSkbMPmYbbpPiLxeGIc66FXzPcN9GS_HTTNv9Iekn2iVmQvoIbB-_QiL0twWcryW2ve7173DA4WwBHcFepwmESJzX39tU-XF7bfOSN_/s320/DSC00770.JPG" /> <br /><div></div><br /><div>My thought is that one fine day we shall see them again, and that my dear, Kylie, just went on ahead. </div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589582325464954562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4DsWHq8c0ic0y9MwfFt5NQvZ97Ltdogl90_dhI2VAPupkTQsZb35PFoadLEbPy0_gYM-sKiLFhDXqiRsp32Xn2x6k6Fhh9bnc-aEBEftwbDmZH_KERp4NrZKLDewvvkEnjD6S7jqA/s320/0325111752.JPG" /> <br /><div>Two wonderful friends sent me flowers last week. It was so unexpected to see them on my front porch and really made me smile. I was overwhelmed and so thankful for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> thoughtfulness. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589582328003537362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE6DNrbiGc3wbvntLCoRmpFNgAZlW-LmJBtaLwItJCUJNuj18grwXAVK8zMFVpztDlfEn2L5Fbbl86cvLgwioXzDHMCa5f50UUV426JsfvncXSvDuOHb3r91NTlFD9c3hyphenhyphenIzlg-9a7/s320/0325111951.JPG" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Over the weekend I got a call from the vet with the autopsy results and thankfully it revealed something that was a complication from the colic surgery and not something that they could have fixed in a second surgery. It actually did bring some piece of mind that truly there was nothing else that could have been done for her. I felt that the vet was sincere, when he expressed how bad he felt that he was not able to save her. <br /><div></div><br /><div>It is hard to go to the barn and see her empty stall, but I am thankful I have her daughter, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mazzy</span> to bring me happiness and help fill the void Kylie has left. </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589748210016737682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOw4yYbQb2CW7L6vEDn8hlY8bV2PiJbLTSAPB-aa4Mqnoa9ZYd8ySJyaORL9SLKYnfTsWeE18qBxZrhO7wxgw1ieplTPWwzzZ3PdxuFzN8q_WWD4u1VEpWQLui1zlip8sVTvMzVXaX/s320/DSCN3108.JPG" /> <br /><div></div>After a week off of riding due to rain, I had three great rides in a row with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mazzy</span> on Saturday, Sunday and yesterday. She is on the upswing right now and feeling better, stronger, and much easier every time I ride her. </div></div></div>Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-38665312731101901502011-03-23T21:20:00.000-07:002011-03-24T00:53:50.292-07:00In Loving MemoryThey say some horses leave hoofprints on our hearts, I, however say only a few are actually capable of sailing away with them.<br /><br /><div>The pain and loss I feel right now feels unbearable. The only comfort I have is knowing she is in a better place.<br /></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587507823683264002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6t541ID3xMNMgeGViIY_wajRVLX-Iw29VhM_gzma-urMoEa6SMS13H2szDtcgD5Vb05ZBErdEg5UrA-Vz7pJeu6AxQvMysWoF36pB_ieqpOmdB02k3S3KPzCqx2cwojixND59jnA4/s320/KylieHeadshot3.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587511390266331650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOAfQiFRqCGIxA1En2mbKy8nUYHKzItM51scO9nvCz_6BQki3LnMIO9t1kZrHjWtc0T0lLFAo0qBd1MuuvLdXTNsUFLJJxvkP5W-c6kAPgTvQFqK95dhoc8eRuCgOu99wc49Xy9wg/s320/preg.bmp" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Somewhere, somehow in time's own space</div><div>There must be some sweet pastured place</div><div><div><div>Where streams sing on and tall trees grow</div><div>A Paradise where horses go</div><div>With all my love to you I send</div><div>I know Great Horses live again<br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587550251009467122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZ_ZHHWyiGZBd3SfiNeapdvqHKEZBu0iWErI1EYqxqlVnUXEZP3vSkYifgbQOSNI1Weji8_00aX3tlHIDWA5aD4nEzYhcFozDidQgTEwcg6ex4Qi561i9-Gt1sI80lZ85Nt9eNZti/s320/DF9B2913.jpg" /><br /><br /><div>Kylie came to me wrapped in what dreams are made of. Her beautiful soul made my world a better place.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587511383427843538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRn4u_1JSYQBUPVKeNLdFDLvfisim0YryPkk7S-pMh7KQWvTPYHOIj0IR6EcHpy4_Y2H50LTQzJpqfetf3XNbinFDLG6paqrMqaFL7AUWPl29modPgq0F4Am8gBZ_uzVr9XiQL41c/s320/t-k.bmp" /></div><br /><br /><div>Thank you, Kylie, for being the horse of my dreams, I miss you more than words can say. Forever and always in my heart, my love; until we meet again.<br /><br /></div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587511384084736146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwJ7d5kV-uaH4oHtiWsY6qIAIiyebRwii5FFGQiVK1JXYeD9sturUqWTTeap14LBagMSB_bll8wkkNM9PPUP-LM2oJ5sd4JbHjRR2qtZAMr3w907JlOPEL3yulTuSD7HZAje0M0w8-/s320/Kylie-FlatEq.jpg" /> </div></div></div></div><br /><div><br />The Rainbow Bridge For Horses<br />Author Unknown<br /><br /><br />By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,<br />is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.<br />Where the friends of man and woman do run,<br />when their time on earth is over and done.<br /><br /><br />For here, between this world and the next,<br />is a place where beloved creatures find rest.<br />On this golden land, they wait and they play,<br />til The Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.<br /><br /><br />No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,<br />for here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.<br />Their limbs are restored, their health renewed.<br />Their bodies have healed with strength imbued.<br /><br /><br />They trot through the grass without even a care,<br />til one day they whinny and sniff at the air.<br />All ears prick forward, eyes sharp and alert.<br />Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the herd.<br /><br /><br />For just at that second, there's no room for remorse.<br />As they see each other...one person...one horse.<br />So they run to each other, these friends from long past<br />The time of their parting is over at last.<br /><br /><br />The sadness they felt while they were apart<br />has turned to joy once more in each heart.<br />They nuzzle with a love that will last forever.<br />And then, side-by-side, they cross over...together. </div>Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-71560687730858779002011-03-20T14:47:00.000-07:002011-03-20T16:39:24.703-07:00A better day<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586283394135971314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8TlA21VJ_SfJXI6GgAM6R5zM7E1lxU4TUTJTgtG7vccXDUNKXT6TXLYQJm4CAWv0y0iMQLEQopZD1HqoiX_qW-y3V63u-j0PgVfyx3E-AMSI8VukWjc_WhyX052gb5WX-UpQIGvX/s320/0320111225r.jpg" /><br /><div><div><div><div>When I went today to see Kylie, she was definetly more herself. And she was HUNGRY. I welcomed the spoiled behavior of pawing for treats or attention when normally it drives me crazy. She is back on the IV drip of Lidocain for pain, which is a step back, but I am happy it is keeping her comfortable.</div><div></div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586283285294963586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdP7t4pacWtCKn04Vj2mLgoslAsEOFiUwnOS_XD9dedykz4g6HUJ_HAxslhYECWkuwCNylb1A7uqAQV3dwHEJP6LqgoFIOHhAkIdxupQdhM3vMboJZPK9yjRpSJrxk89J2pW-UjycA/s320/0320111206au.jpg" /></div><div></div><div>I took her for a walk and was so happy and content to just be with her. I wish I wasn't so emotionally attached so that I could make clearer decisions, but after being in a relationship for 11 years, there is an attachment that clouds everything. I want what is best for her not just today, but for her future. She deserves a great quality of life, and I am trying to take that into account when making all of these difficult decisions. </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I had a long talk with the vet today (it seems like he is there 24 hours a day, seven days a week!) and is happy with how Kylie looks today, so he has backed off the pressure of giving her a second surgery. Thankfully! I learned some interesting things about ulcers and treatment that I did not know before. Kylie developed ulcers that she did not have when she first came in from all of the acid in her stomach. Hers are caused from fasting and all the medication. Horses evolved to graze, eating many small meals frequently. This way, the stomach is rarely empty and the stomach acid has less of a damaging effect. If horses do not eat frequently, the acid builds up and ulcers are more likely to develop. Research has found that an average horse can produce up to 16 gallons of acidic fluid every 24 hours. Thety started her on Zantec (ranitidine) on Friday, but it takes 24 to 48 hours to take effect. This is one possibility for her discomfort on Friday,<br /><br />It's been well-documented that over 90% of race horses and over 60% of performance horses (hunter/jumpers, dressage, endurance and western) have ulcers. Even small changes in the routine of a recreational horse can cause ulcers in as little as five days. The signs of ulcers in horses include poor performance (often mistaken for musculoskeletal or back pain), behavioral issues (poor attitude, resistance, girthiness), colic and loss of weight or condition. </div><div><br /> </div><div>The part I did not know was associated with the treatment of ulcers. I have had Kylie on ranitidine in the past due to a heavy show schedule and to prevent ulcers, but this vet told me that unless I administer it every 8 hours it does no good. I have also used GastroGard and given just one tube, which I have done during a show, and come to find out one dose does nothing . Good to know because it is expensive! GastroGard or UlcerGard (Omeprazole), requires three to five days to reach a steady level in the body; after the first dose, there is only 25% inhibition of the parietal cells (large oval cells of the gastric mucous membrane) that secrete gastric acid. So, for it to do any good, you have to start at least two to three days prior to stressful situations. Alternatively, you can use an H2 blocker, such as ranitidine, which inhibits parietal cells with the first dose, but this medication must be given three times per day for continued effect. </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>So basically to treat ulcers you can use ranitidine, which is much more cost effective, but must be given every eight hours for it to work OR GastroGard can be given only once a day for 30 days. Research showed that once treatment stopped, the ulcers came right back. That means you have to do more than just treat the existing ulcers, you have to create an environment in the stomach that makes it hard for ulcers to form. For the prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers, continue treatment for a least an additional 4 weeks by administrating at the recommended daily maintenance dose.<br /><br />Here are some diet and management tips to reduce the risk of ulcers in your horse:<br /><br />■Provide pasture turnout--this is the best method of preventing ulcers!<br />■Provide constant access to hay—keeping hay in front of your horse is next best<br />■Provide hay frequently—if free-choice hay is not an option, feeding it four to six times a day is an acceptable substitute<br />■Use alfalfa hay—the protein and calcium in hay help reduce stomach acid<br />■Limit fasting periods—keeping food in the stomach at all times protects it from acid which causes ulcers<br />■Limit grain feeding—sweet feeds especially lead to heavy acid production<br />■Provide “down time”—heavy exercise is a risk factor for ulcers so include less intense work days and even rest days in your training and showing plan<br />■Reduce stress—allow social interaction with other horses and keep the feed, turnout, and exercise schedule as regular as possible<br />■Limit NSAIDS—anti-inflammatories like phenylbutazone have been linked to ulcers, so give the smallest amount necessary for the shortest time possible.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586283145996683698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJejCqg0VZTghltplMN3P4yQYCuIkKHVte3Ohld5wLQb7ugSveQDYhT96TA9g13eKu4B7SrtRUq7QRgIWiblcl1gL41n5SPbs9zSqLNq8gXO09fJK5MFWDSraNU_fMEB5_S2RRT0T7/s320/0320111227aq.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586283700796011058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLjZy39A9WjL91F-IaL2NAhO05lNL0SV6ZZ3rIWwlA_N19dl970NOClHgOWhQYZh0KgP7qpla3WAtjt2gTlOffjKeqUGdJdpiWB4yP0S1kXbxr4NtTz8yGVUS3k-vNKqm10rRS4A9/s320/0320111213bt.jpg" /></div><div>And she got some alfalfa leaves today! She was so happy!</div><div></div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586283506531738098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQCpAVA1dT3DUragsjM6Yi0eKmL7aNhuQ8bg0MGPiSb4pldYeH_v7w4Tt2oECC-WSmyuzu8A3goMsPZB1g2SswAOT_qe4V7ThFfaGouXeDwis-Ax4NeVHwUFvfZFH9XUcrodZCBG7q/s320/0320111232p.jpg" /></div></div></div></div>Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-68927813127339222662011-03-19T17:54:00.000-07:002011-03-19T18:24:24.487-07:00A step back<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMlKT3tx7VhOLTAcY3Lj-D9lExcIO03TfwAkSV2tmKWbcImEJ57YddOjEYEX5CCLe0DmFpG6rd6Yvy7e1cRgYjJ-kKeTyXPe1ajIYH32kSyjcZDbL7ACJse7iM943-9oWTLdKRvEeE/s1600/0318111902b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585965086619938594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMlKT3tx7VhOLTAcY3Lj-D9lExcIO03TfwAkSV2tmKWbcImEJ57YddOjEYEX5CCLe0DmFpG6rd6Yvy7e1cRgYjJ-kKeTyXPe1ajIYH32kSyjcZDbL7ACJse7iM943-9oWTLdKRvEeE/s320/0318111902b.jpg" /></a> <div><div><div>What a gloomy Saturday. Kylie has had a rough weekend so far. She doesn't feel well and they aren't sure why. So she is back off of all food and back on all the pain meds. So frustrating. I hope this is just a bump in the road. I spent a few hours with her Friday night. I took her for a walk when I got there and she seemed ok, but as soon as she got back to her stall she layed down and was acting colicky. She rolled and groaned and did not look comfortable. It was heartbreaking. They gave her a round of drugs to make her more comfortable, and they gave her visible relief. Then after they wore off she seemed ok. I groomed her for a couple of hours, and she definetly seemed to enjoy that. Every time I stopped she would take a step closer so I would continue. </div><br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585963746483869122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSSq33ZkjjZPEuG9fkeKEw4yp4NsKlWCQvuOteUdLndQL7ncbivQdy-gp2jRoIk6Hr4iwerZgZxjSQEeYJg0m-ddhLTolaCYylFeGJXL2GE-Yp2IMbPQuzvqMTgMekL2Ste_90cD2/s320/0318112038.jpg" /><br /><div>This morning I went back and she seemed more comfortable, but she is back on all the pain killing drugs and back on the IV. The vet wants to do more surgery to see if he can find out what is wrong, but I do not want to put her through any more torture than she has already been through. I wish someone would tell me what the best thing to do for her is. </div></div></div>Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-50356089893129870752011-03-18T09:00:00.000-07:002011-03-18T09:01:50.069-07:00Day four after surgeryI think I have been home for about 10 hours total, including sleep for the past 5 days. Of course, all of this has happened during the busy time at work, quarter end, so no chance for any time off there. And I still need to get Mazzy out the days my trainer doesn't ride her, so no break there, but I am still managing to make it out to the equine hospital each night, driving 125 miles a day to get it all done.<br /><br />The reflux stopped, so Kylie was able to graze a little yesterday. I'm talking on grass as long as astroturf, so a very little. It went through but she has diarreah. I guess its good that at least it made it through. However, she was moved to the isolation barn because of risk of Salmonellosis. During a colic episode, your horse's immune system may become compromised and any bacteria or organism they carry in thier gut can no longer be controlled. The salmonella bacterium, in particular, which all horses carry, can flourish and cause severe diarrhea. Not sure if that is what is going on here, but if so, they don't want it to get any of the other horses to get sick.<br /><br />She's looking brighter everyday. After I grazed her for a few minutes and took her for a walk, we went over to her new home in the isolation barn. I picked her out a stall that had a window so she could watch the baseball game. She was mezmorized. Her face was glued up against the window watching every play. She forgot I was there. I'm glad she has something to keep her busy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584766148495182290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnpTWtVSI9OFmPs4CdMBbJchon1OvsDQt8a9iLdfQodDxUlWYV3QPEu11wHCofJ3S5QXpXuXHY4GCyRaKfqysiSxqIhumRja_JtVV4hvjVrwRVZyc8TG7Lb8t0muFujxORfNuXPpPd/s320/0315112035a.jpg" /></p><br /><p align="center">Watching Baseball</p><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584767455616828018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiSfts3reWP0B6mkVvs4KCQMS5kPl_E8vb8uYVPow1GgEnMB2Gfk0vJHmllPfNdWL5Zup_6C12p61YCW9HaweSkFJ7MpwRzezwpZMvr0ZqzR_zsUgfBMq-5RvNlY07iHGriWujABEB/s320/0315112037.jpg" /></p><br /><p align="center">Her view</p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"></p>After the first 72 hours, other long-term complications can set in. Scar tissue formation, adhesions and intestinal constriction may decrease the motility of the intestines and cause more colics. Persistent diarrhea from salmonella infections, microflora imbalance or inflammation of the lining of the colon, is a possibility. Horses may become hard keepers and require additional supplements to maintain. Hernias or infections along the incision line on the belly are also possible.Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534612717474561402.post-81299657703043142272011-03-17T09:30:00.000-07:002011-03-17T09:30:01.011-07:00Post Colic Surgery<div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 223px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584811789214065378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DhHWtn8NRcvcxVYKtYHotFwMT_BE5a5bW8R82zOdcNVB-Rp4yFGZEU8-esYtNE5imOo1Qe92bNmtWu9tE-oYzlRxkmqz-l9OiYdDrd7gp52tIV2WpCXUHh9__tvOeRoROIX4ZwUb/s320/visit1.jpg" /><br /><div>Thank you everyone for you concern and kind wishes!!!</div><div> </div><div>The first couple of days after surgery Kylie was really painful. They keep her on drugs to make her as comfortable as possible. She is monitored frequently and I get out to see her daily and get calls from the vet with updates. She spiked a fever Saturday night (about 24 hrs after surgery), but they managed it and were able to get it back down.<br /><br />On Sunday and Monday, Kylie had gastric reflux pooling in her stomach. She had to be refluxed every 4 hours or so (obtaining stomach contents via a tube, threaded down through the nasal passage). It means slow motility of her system, which is not totally unexpected, but things better start moving along soon. I was there Monday night when they refluxed her and the girl commented on what a great patient she has been. Most horses need a lip chain in order for them to get the tube down thier nose, alot of horses need sedation, but Kylie just stands there and lets them do it. They told me one horse wouldn't let them do it no matter how heavily sedated he was, and he died. After they felt like they got most of it they took her in for an ultrasound, because they said she "hides" it. Hehe. It must take alot of training to read an ultrasound, because as much as they explained what we were looking at it just looked like a blur to me. No food or water yet until the reflux stops.<br /></div><div>She still has to wear a muzzle, but she has figured out how to go in the corners of the stall where the straw sticks straight up and finds a piece to stick through the muzzle and eats it! I went and got one of the interns and alerted them to my tricky eater and they said if she tries that hard to get a piece she has earned it :-). My heart breaks when she paws at the straw and then puts her head down to eat and you can hear her lips flapping in the muzzle trying to get it. </div><div><br /> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585084096232942482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhra6okTCaSDpnnexgyeQ940cV54DohggNpUqeJjj3xLn7HImA4aCVs7pwcP02HDS0WvDsYUA8-hSaw3SP7-UnMkrNFyU4RsYIC8QTPw6nr-LcBrZj2xfhvb6dBzuvZcKY2lgB4RTw4/s320/photo.JPG" /><br />I got to take her for a walk Monday night. It was nice to get her some fresh air and not have to breathe in the stench of DMSO. I smell it even when I am not with her. She was alert and more comfortable. There is a baseball field behind the hospital facility and she was very interested in the all the bright lights a screams coming from over there. She whinnied to them a few times cheering them on.<br /><br />Every hour counts for the next five days. I hope she sticks to the vet's plan for survival.</div>Five O'Clock Somewherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764856841984160593noreply@blogger.com3