6/18/09
I went out to the barn today. I found her flirting with Deno (as always) in the run-in. But she was kinda leaning a bit on the wall. Then When I tried to pick up her hooves; she was really unbalanced and she was stubborn to pick them up. When I finally got the right one, she was really unstable. Were going to try to get the vet to see her today or tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
**Update: I went out to catch her in a thunder Storm so she wouldn't be running around. But we got there a little too late. She was running in, trying to get in the run-in shed. As she was trotting, I noticed how lame she really is on that one leg. Hopefully the vet will come tomorrow. Until then its stall rest for my poor pony.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Day 17
6/17/09
I went out riding today. But she was kinda moving funny. I though maybe it she was just warming up. So I ignored it. Then Ryan came out and told me she looked a bit lame.):): So, I had my Mom call Sissy. She said Alison noticed it too.): I went back later that day to put more flyspray on her. She was still funny with her right hoof. Will have to see tomorrow.):):
I went out riding today. But she was kinda moving funny. I though maybe it she was just warming up. So I ignored it. Then Ryan came out and told me she looked a bit lame.):): So, I had my Mom call Sissy. She said Alison noticed it too.): I went back later that day to put more flyspray on her. She was still funny with her right hoof. Will have to see tomorrow.):):
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Day 16
6/16/09
Today was Lacy's day off. I went to see her this afternoon. The spot on her shoulder is all scabbed up. I cleaned it and put more swat on it. Hopefully it will heal fast. I let her graze while I braided her tail. Then I couldn't resist hopping on her. But I forgot my helmet! Shhhhhh! Don't tell Sissy! I swear. Sometimes I can be so absent minded. Overall, it was a nice day. She was being such a sweetie today.
**Update: We went out later this afternoon. She was really antsy and I could tell she was about to rear. So, I smacked her with the lead rope. She was kinda frightened by it because it caught her off guard. But she was obedient after I corrected her.(:
Monday, June 15, 2009
Week's Conclusion
We've had a good 2nd week. She's getting a lot better with her feet. She's even jumping! I guess this week has mainly been about her well-being. First with the sunburn, then the fly eggs, and now the lumps and sores. I think she'll be fine though. Just a few minor ouchies. She's coming along nicely. She even braved the scary world of washstalls! My goals for next week is to get her to canter and get her distances to the jumps; while healing up her sores. Happy riding!
Day 15
6/15/09
The farrier came today! Her hooves look so pretty. But now she has these big weltches on her right side. Poor Lacy. It seems like theres always something wrong with her. She also has oozing sores where she's been trying to get the flies off by biting herself. Poor girl. I rubbed swat, sunblock, and fly spray all over her. Hopefully all her sores will go away. The good news is that her facial scars are healing nicely. Our ride was pretty good today. She couldn't get that right lead, but she got it cantering away from a fence. I took advantage of it and cantered her around a few laps. Were working on being straight, and keeping a steady pace through out the line. She was being a such a sweet girl today. I just wish she could get ride of all those bumps,lumps,and rashes.):
The farrier came today! Her hooves look so pretty. But now she has these big weltches on her right side. Poor Lacy. It seems like theres always something wrong with her. She also has oozing sores where she's been trying to get the flies off by biting herself. Poor girl. I rubbed swat, sunblock, and fly spray all over her. Hopefully all her sores will go away. The good news is that her facial scars are healing nicely. Our ride was pretty good today. She couldn't get that right lead, but she got it cantering away from a fence. I took advantage of it and cantered her around a few laps. Were working on being straight, and keeping a steady pace through out the line. She was being a such a sweet girl today. I just wish she could get ride of all those bumps,lumps,and rashes.):
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Day 14
6/14/09
I gave her a bath today. She was kinda freaking out; So I did most of the washing outside. Then after she was all shiney I put the new fly spray on her, and swat, and put her back in her stall. She wanted to go out so bad. But I just knew she was going to roll. Then I came back at 7:15 because it was my grandma's birthday. She was GREAT with her hooves! Our ride started out okay. She couldn't get that right lead no matter how hard I put my inside rein, outside leg on, and bent her. Then I decided to trot her over some tiny tiny crossrails. Then she did the unthinkable. SHE CANTERED TO THE LINE AND JUMPED THE 2 CROSSRAILS! My little western pony jumped! Knees tucked and everything! AHHHHHH! I'm so proud of my baby! I feel like a mother when her baby takes its first steps. I am so happy.
I gave her a bath today. She was kinda freaking out; So I did most of the washing outside. Then after she was all shiney I put the new fly spray on her, and swat, and put her back in her stall. She wanted to go out so bad. But I just knew she was going to roll. Then I came back at 7:15 because it was my grandma's birthday. She was GREAT with her hooves! Our ride started out okay. She couldn't get that right lead no matter how hard I put my inside rein, outside leg on, and bent her. Then I decided to trot her over some tiny tiny crossrails. Then she did the unthinkable. SHE CANTERED TO THE LINE AND JUMPED THE 2 CROSSRAILS! My little western pony jumped! Knees tucked and everything! AHHHHHH! I'm so proud of my baby! I feel like a mother when her baby takes its first steps. I am so happy.
Day 13
6-13-09
I took her out to groom her in the morning. When I was brushing her, I saw bot fly eggs all over her legs!!!!! They were so nasty! I had my grandma run over to Fleet Brothers to ask for advice. We ended up getting really powerful fly spray. Karen ( Fleet Brothers employee and William and Mary's trainer) said to put the swat on the top of her hoofs and legs. We'll see how that goes...
I took her out to groom her in the morning. When I was brushing her, I saw bot fly eggs all over her legs!!!!! They were so nasty! I had my grandma run over to Fleet Brothers to ask for advice. We ended up getting really powerful fly spray. Karen ( Fleet Brothers employee and William and Mary's trainer) said to put the swat on the top of her hoofs and legs. We'll see how that goes...
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