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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michelle
Rosalia
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 Posted - Jun 28 2008 : 5:42:13 PM
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I'm just so very excited, the Paso Fino colt I fell in love with a few weeks ago as just been priced, and I made an offer on him. Sold!Whoopee!
He'll be weaned and come to live at our place the end of Oct. Pinch me I'm dreaming! So, between the dreaming there's lots of work to be done to get ready.
Also learned "Quigley" has a few health issues that he will hopefully overcome by then. He's windswept. Has had prosthetic shoes, frequent vet and farrier visits, and suplimental feed to correct nutritional deficits, pain meds as needed because of a swollen rt hnd leg joint. He had an irregular birth experience, but through it all he has spirit and determination. I've been assured it really is minor and his chances to overcome his obstacles are very good. It is certainly a learning experience to be so informed/involved in these early stages.
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 28 2008 : 8:12:33 PM
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consider yourself pinched! congrats! I am thrilled for you Michelle.. maybe I can come see him when he gets home!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Jun 29 2008 : 6:40:24 PM
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Thanks. :) A visit would be grand. We'll just have to see what this fall/spring brings. :)
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 12:00:09 PM
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My colt is going through physical therapy. :( The vet and farrier said there are an unusually large number of foals that were born this year in their area (Sandpoint) with leg problems, and "Quigley" is one of the lightest cases. I'm hopeful that the wonderful care he is getting from all the folks helping him out right now will do the trick and he will be a fine horse, pain free, and full of potential. Scary, but I am hopeful. He's had to wear "dancing shoes" to help correct his conformation in his legs, but he is through with those for now while he builds up muscle. I think the biggest issue now is his tendons in his legs are loose, causing him to walk on the back part of his hoof too much and he wobbles a bit at times like a newborn. He has an obstacle course to work on, consisting of a ramp to build his "back end" and some rails spaced out on the ground to help him think of where to place his feet. He is walking much better than a month ago (whew). Anyone had similar experiences? Would love to learn from you stories.
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TabithaLenox
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kim
Gettysburg
PA
USA
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miraclewelsh
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Samantha
Northern
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 12:55:34 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Huckelberrywine
I'm just so very excited, the Paso Fino colt I fell in love with a few weeks ago as just been priced, and I made an offer on him. Whoopee!
Congratulations! That's very exciting, I'm happy for you. :-)
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Miracle Welsh Ponies & Cobs
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Website: http://www.miraclewelsh.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 9:16:05 PM
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Michelle,
hugz to you and the newest soon to be member of your family....
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 08:25:14 AM
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Are you in WA?? If so, you might want to check into a selenium deficiency from the alfalfa. I have lived close to K Falls, OR and people have to give their newborns and broodies sel. shots or feed Horse Guard to replenish. I don't know if that's your little guys problem but it's worth checking out.
He's a cutie, that's for sure!
Winona :-)
When you lose, don't lose the lesson!!
http://goneriding.wordpress.com/
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 09:31:59 AM
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Winona, yes, I'm in Washington, but Quigley is in Idaho until he is weaned, and pending correction of his health issues. The breeder is top notch and refuses to sell him to me unless he will be okay. They are doing a lot to be sure that happens for everyone's sake.
At least one of his problems was nutrition. The mare is just wierd about food in general, very protective, makes me wonder if she doesn't process food well (but this is her 5th foal, and the only one that has had this problem). I did wonder too if there was something wrong with the feed available in the area when I heard there were so many foals with this issue this year. I also wondered if those companies making supplimental broodie feed had cut back on some components to save money in the current economy (that would be too sad!) It's amazing what crops will or won't "pick up" and store to make available to those who eat them. Quigley has been getting lots of suppliments, including selenium, since he was born to help give him what he missed. I just hope enough correcting can go on now that it will make up for the damage being done before birth.
The vet did a very interesting thing to test his neurological development. Had him walk in a tight little circle around her body while she watched where he put his feet. He passed the test, showing that he is aware of foot placement. That was a big relief.
Do you know, can you/is there a home test to do on hay/pasture grass that will tell livestock owners the nutritional composition? I know last year most of the crop here around Rosalia was dangerously "hot" and people couldn't use it/sell it for feed. A friend lost 2 horses because of it. I know to use mineral and salt blocks, but want to be sure the hay is good quality. I wonder if there is a way, other than sending a bit to a county extension officer to test, to check on such an important part of animal care?
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artbysue
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Sue
Kidron
Ohio
USA
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Aug 08 2008 : 11:10:02 AM
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Thanks for the advice Sue. I'll do that.
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