Chillin
Really a fairly boring week with the ponies which is probably a good thing! I got on Stampede Tuesday night and he was only a little grumpy tacking up although when I palpated his back it was a bit sore….
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Tag Archive: riding
The Squeak
On Friday I rode Stampede out in the field for the first time this year. Other than a bit of spookiness in his usual spot he was very good and I believe enjoyed the change of scenery. We even trotted…
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Appreciation
On Tuesday my vet came out to give the boys their spring shots and general checkups, as well as do a lameness exam on Stampede. Both boys were good for their shots and checkups and the vet was happy with…
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Cold Therapy Queen
It seems that all I do with my own horses lately is use various forms of cold therapy on them. Mr. P gets cold hosing on his hock, followed by icing daily. He’s very happy icing and eating can happen…
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Mr. P gets an official vacation
Mr. P and I have been doing a lot of this. I’m so glad I took the plunge on the leg soakers, standing and holding a hose for 20 minutes gets really old after a few weeks! The vet came…
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Recovery
I’ve now reached the recovery phase of tax season thankfully. The most important piece of recovery besides catching up on sleep, other life responsibilities, and remembering what my husband looks like is hanging out with my ponies. So basically that’s…
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All the Things
What will follow is random catch up and pictures of the cutest ponies ever! First thing, I started an items for sale page on the blog, so check that out. Most exciting item there currently is a brand new pair…
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Another Stampede Anniversary
Sometimes life gets moving and all of a sudden you are caught by surprise at how much time has gone by. How can it have been 9 years since Stampede and I started working together? Our story certainly has not…
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One Step at a Time
Even with shoes on Stampede’s progression is going to be slow. I’m still very concerned about one of the abscess sites along his coronet band. I actually sent the picture below to my vet and plan to call her to…
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Feet and Faces
First let’s catch up on the Stampede hoof journey. Stampede remained comfortable after the hole was opened up in his hoof. That is until the vet came to see him this past Tuesday and he was a bit off again….
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