But it was spectacular... |
I'll write more later when I can see, but we won't see a horse trial again. We did blister that stifle, as it will still tighten the laxity in the joint. Dr. Bob says we can still hit the trails, still climb mountains, which is Encore's favourite thing anyway.
I'm pretty tired of writing "still." Rehabbing that stifle will begin in a day or two with W/T work & I can add canter when he feels ready. Which I'm posting as a reminder to myself that (hopefully, can you cut me ONE dang break, universe??) all isn't lost, because most of my favourite riding experience & memories are our many expeditions. And I suppose it saves me a lot of money in entries.
But my Training Level horse, who was all ready to take me to my 3-Day...nope. Horses...why?
I'll pour one out on the street for you my homie. *big hugs*
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tribute.
DeleteUgh I'm so sorry :(
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that's heartbreaking. So sorry to read this. :(
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this. :(
ReplyDeleteWell... shit. The words "I'm sorry" just sound so hollow right now. :(
ReplyDeleteIt's ok, they still mean a lot to me. <3
DeleteOh no! I am so, so sorry... I've been through this and I won't go on about my story but what I will say is that you could not have done anything to cause it. In order to tear that ligament, he had to do something catastrophic, like get cast or caught under a fence... Horses! God we love them but they are heartbreakers. Sending you hugs.
ReplyDeleteThanks - my fence has lots of break away and back up break away, but vet said most common is they just step wrong at a bad force loading moment. I'll never know when or how, unfortunately .
DeleteI'm sorry - such hard news :(
ReplyDeleteOh no! Thinking of you :(
ReplyDeleteSo sorry - I get it . . . After lil' ones accident I have a different horse too - but grateful for the one that is still here . . . <3
ReplyDeleteIndeed there are worse things and given that we don't walk in blind (especially after the first one), it's good to keep it in perspective .
DeleteI'm so sorry :(
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. It's an answer to all that's been not working but it's a sucky one. There's nothing I can say that would make it better. I've been there and had my heart broken by horses and hopes. All I can say is that you are not alone.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I'm so very sorry. I wish I could punch 'life'for you. Sending you hugs from Idaho.
ReplyDeleteIf you pass it on the street, you have my full permission .
DeleteI'm so sorry. Big hugs.. it's so hard to have to mourn our dreams. :( We're here for you!
ReplyDeleteVery much so, my supply is pretty low. Thanks, man.
DeleteSo sorry:( It is tough when plans are cut short. Glad he will still have the trails.
ReplyDeleteHe better - he must at least earn his hay. The farm Overlord Horse position is taken .
DeleteI am so heartbroken for you. Very sorry to read this :( Here's to the many adventures you can and will still have, but it is more than ok to mourn the loss of what could have been. Horses. They will break your heart every time. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteCompletely heart breaking! So sorry to read this!
ReplyDeleteOne day, we're gonna take an epic trail ride with our broken ponies. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteI dumped a scrap load on the burn pile today. Then I checked the fire weather report for today - and it's a no burn. :/
DeleteI am so, so sorry. Heartbreaking isn't a strong enough word.
ReplyDeletedammit. just .... dammit.
ReplyDeleteWell.... just @?<*#$^*(!, Brena. I am so, SO sorry. This is so NOT FAIR. I guess stem cells and/or PRP are not on the table? (I read that Prac Horse article your stifle graphic linked to) No matter what, I will be praying for good healing from the blister, and hoping that you and your orange boy will be back to trail riding adventures ASAP. I am thinking of you...
ReplyDeleteThanks and unfortunately no - while they may help with very mild tears of menisci or small tendon lesions, it's not physiologically possible to repair that level of laxity in an animal that big. Glad you found the article, I found that and several other resources very helpful with excellent explanations that expanded my own education on both the structure and biomechanical suite of functions, as well as the advances in veterinary science.
DeleteI wish you had been given better news. This stinks.
ReplyDeleteMe too. I'd like a do-over.
DeleteMy heart just sank for you. I am so, so sorry to hear this. Gah. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThanks - I also can't help but feel bad for Dr. Bob, he was trying so hard to not make me cry more while making sure he gave me the details about the bottom line that I love him for. He's had to break me about Solo twice and he put down my beloved old dog for me with such compassion. He was digging deep for something that would make me feel better, I want to make him a card.
DeleteDamn - so sorry... Oh magic wand, where are you when we need you?! (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you see it, I'll send my address...
DeleteThis is not effing fair. WTF Universe. I am SO sorry...i can't even formulate words. Sorry doesn't seem right to say
ReplyDeleteTime counts as words. <3 Thank you.
DeleteSorry to hear this. Horses can be such heartbreakers. Glad you will be able to trail ride the boy though...
ReplyDeleteEndings are inevitable, it'd just be really nice if the transition to the next chapter would've waited a bit, sigh. :(
DeleteI am so, so sorry to hear this. Sending you big internet hugs!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated. <3
DeleteHi there...only now catching up on your news. My heart goes out to you and your pony :/ enjoy your trails though!
ReplyDeleteHey Julie -- thanks & I do hope we can do the trails. We're walking & backing right now, but it's something.
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