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| Alee |
Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 6:31:12 PM
I took Tala's blankets off today since it was a bit warmer and gave her a really good grooming session. She has gained a little weight since coming home a little over 10 days ago which makes me feel a little better. She still is underweight, but has a bit more flesh over ribs. I would like to see her hips be a little less prominent but I have a feeling that what is missing there is more muscle mass. It looks like she hasn't been moving around much for a while at the old boarding facility (maybe too cold).
It makes me a bit upset because they told me they would keep an eye on her and let me know if she was losing condition with the cold. Oh well. Luckily she is recovering swiftly.
I just thought I would give you an update. :) Maybe the next sunny day I will take some pictures. My phone is on the fritz right now though.
BTW- a damp microfiber cloth is AMAZING at pulling dirt out of a winter coat on a horse without getting them chilled. I think in a week or two her coat should be almost as clean as if I had given her a real bath!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| laurentany |
Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 1:05:29 PM
Glad to hear that you got to spend some time grooming Tala and that she looks like she is bulking up now that she is "home" with you!
Would love to see a picture of her!
Hope that the weather stays warm, and that you can enjoy more quality time with her.
Thanks for sharing the good news!
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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| Alee |
Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 10:41:47 AM
Thanks ladies! :) If Sunday is sunny again I will take her blankets off an snap a quick pic. :) She cleaned up her hay pretty good last night and I have her a good chunk for today. I wish I could stay home!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 10:39:20 AM
Alee: No worries here. I was just wondering if Tala was at the new house/barnyard and if she was doing okay. Can't wait to see the picture of her.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| sherrye |
Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 07:57:36 AM
good morning alee, i know the feeling of getting them home. then when you see them picking up condition what a relief. waiting for a pic too. i hope you get to have some happy days riding soon. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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| MEWolf |
Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 07:42:03 AM
So glad she is doing better Alee. It is amazing how quickly good groceries will help a horse!
Margaret
“Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds, fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1808-1882)
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| Alee |
Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 8:02:24 PM
Sorry to keep you in suspense, Marly! Things have been so crazy I feel like I have been juggling a LOT lately! It was good to see Tala without all her blankets and get a good assessment in the sunshine.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 6:34:41 PM
Alee, thanks for the update on Tala. I was a bit concerned because you had not posted any new news. Yes, I'd love to see an updated picture of Tala.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
