tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post5700185662026520059..comments2023-11-05T03:56:50.135-06:00Comments on Leah Fry - Barn Door Tagz - Horses and Life: Wacky WeekendLeah Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158981037468411293noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-61865793197101298672009-03-19T14:32:00.000-05:002009-03-19T14:32:00.000-05:00Oh, man, what a weekend. When it rains, it pours. ...Oh, man, what a weekend. When it rains, it pours. <BR/><BR/>I, like you, also have my horses out 24/7 with access to run-ins. I've often wondered what the heck I would do if one of them needed stall rest. I just don't have the facilities to lock them inside if needed. I prefer them out. I would probably have done what you did...shipped the injured one off to a barn for stall rest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-62243751253519583892009-03-18T13:37:00.000-05:002009-03-18T13:37:00.000-05:00Holy crap Leah!! So glad you had those tylenol pms...Holy crap Leah!! So glad you had those tylenol pms - but next time take them with a glass of wine and a soak in the tub. You did fine - under those extraordinary circumstances dear!! Anyone would have been stressed and probably plain old-fashioned pissed off more likely. Remember to take deep breaths, cuss like a sailor and do what needs to be done. Next time, you'll handle things even more smoothly. In place of that rolled cotton, you can also use feminine pads - they cushion the foot and keep the medicine in place in between soakings. And instead of the icthamol, you can use table sugar and betadine solution mixed together to form a paste. Works even better than the black junk and generic betadine is cheap by the gallon. I would not advise anyone inexperienced using a knife on their horse's foot sole. Leave that to the vets - sometimes I don't even trust the horseshoer unless he/she really knows what they're doing. There's this stuff called white lightening that can be purchased at farrier supply stores that works great for white line disease. This kind of thing can happen to anybody and usually does when you least expect it. Hang in there little buddy - this too shall pass!!<BR/>In the meantime, prepare for the unexpected and put together a first aid kit.C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-81209551571834524752009-03-18T12:07:00.000-05:002009-03-18T12:07:00.000-05:00Oh my gosh. You definitely got everyone's share o...Oh my gosh. You definitely got everyone's share of bad luck in this situation. Just hop in bed and pull the covers over your head!! They say bad things come in threes, but you must have gone a long time without to get THAT many things!!<BR/><BR/>I hope your poor Jaz is feeling better and it's a speedy recovery. I've never had to deal with abscess' but I hope your farrier helps a lot.ezra_pandorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04626213285612235702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-4971972953274521822009-03-18T02:16:00.000-05:002009-03-18T02:16:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness! How awful! I feel for you. Sounds ...Oh my goodness! How awful! I feel for you. Sounds like Friday the 13th just extended into your weekend. Yikes!<BR/><BR/>Under the circumstances it sounds like you handled things really well. I would have been a mess worying about my horse's foot and probably caused more problems and stress. <BR/>I hope Jazz's foot heals well and it isn't as serious as the vet first thought.<BR/>You are very lucky to have such a good friend as Nita and her husband Jason, too.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there....you sound like you could use the Do-Over Button. lol!<BR/><BR/>(((HUGS)))<BR/>~Lisa<BR/><BR/>word verification: brounco<BR/><BR/>(yikes!)Laughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-11578264955590152432009-03-17T22:32:00.000-05:002009-03-17T22:32:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness, I had to laugh, now that its over....Oh my goodness, I had to laugh, now that its over. I can attest to the fact that god most assuredly has a wicked sense of humor. I am always cautious how and what I ask for, with a couple of conditions along the way, as I have learned getting what you ask for, doesn't always come how you envisioned it. So you are so right about that. <BR/>I actually appreciate your story as I guess I'm in the idiot category too, not a long time experienced horse owner. If there is ever any problem with my animals it is ALWAYS on a weekend at night. If it is raining, freezing or snowing, that is always the cherry on the horrid sundae. <BR/>Bless your heart, hang in there, me thinks you did just fine. Give that snotty store clerk a sneer from me.Blackfeatherfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546615932272805349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-64823808719344731692009-03-17T14:37:00.000-05:002009-03-17T14:37:00.000-05:00yup.. i'm the consummate "plan maker" and yup the...yup.. i'm the consummate "plan maker" and yup the corollary to that is if you want to watch G-d laugh, have a plan<BR/><BR/>I too suck at reversing a trailer :) Me thinks you've earned the glass of cognac award for the week<BR/><BR/>gp in mtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-17540134813963593982009-03-17T11:18:00.000-05:002009-03-17T11:18:00.000-05:00Sounds a lot like my weekend. But, throw in a 7th...Sounds a lot like my weekend. But, throw in a 7th birthday party and a skunk. sigh. I hope it gets better for you, i keep telling myself my luck is bound to turn...one of these days!Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17222011921491066599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-10782542277784962752009-03-16T21:16:00.000-05:002009-03-16T21:16:00.000-05:00Boy, what a weekend! Hope your week goes better!Boy, what a weekend! Hope your week goes better!cowgirljlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17887868547209985090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-50371640373885896662009-03-16T08:16:00.000-05:002009-03-16T08:16:00.000-05:00Thanks, everyone. The same thing kind of happened ...Thanks, everyone. The same thing kind of happened when the little toot colicked last year -- I did not recognize the early symptoms. It was not until he was rolling, twisting and sweating, and exhibiting classic symptoms that it was obvious to me. <BR/><BR/>That was an adventure too, since it was arguably the yukkiest night of last winter and of course, my vet was out of town.<BR/><BR/>The good news is, when either of these things happens again -- and one of them surely WILL -- I will know what it is and what to do.Leah Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158981037468411293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-73598762701132133562009-03-16T07:57:00.000-05:002009-03-16T07:57:00.000-05:00OK Leah- Breathe deep, relax, and take a good look...OK Leah- Breathe deep, relax, and take a good look around you.<BR/>1) Jazz Is OK.<BR/>2) Stinker Man Compadre Is OK<BR/>3) YOU Are OK! ;)<BR/><BR/>You did fine. And that clerk at the store? I'd have given him holy what for about that freaking 'Tude of his. <BR/><BR/>You are NOT an idiot already! Sheesh... ;) <BR/><BR/>Those Davis boots are fantastic to have on hand. And they stay on really well too! <BR/><BR/>Ol Jazz ought to be right as rain soon for you. Since your hoof guy just checked Jazz three weeks ago and saw no sign of the WLD, I'd be thinking that it is not a *true* case of it, and that there is just some minor hoof wall issue going on thanks to your wet weather of late. <BR/><BR/>Chin up!! It will all work out OK!!Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-67041796307103333582009-03-16T03:58:00.000-05:002009-03-16T03:58:00.000-05:00Wow that definately sounds like a crappy weekend. ...Wow that definately sounds like a crappy weekend. Just think though, you MUST have some good luck coming your way now!<BR/>*jingles for Jaz*cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-66664645537996548432009-03-16T01:45:00.000-05:002009-03-16T01:45:00.000-05:00My thoughts are with you my friend, hang in there....My thoughts are with you my friend, hang in there.RoSehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03907305368174048338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-78364707133145759932009-03-15T23:43:00.000-05:002009-03-15T23:43:00.000-05:00Yikes, sounds like a harrowing weekend! Make yours...Yikes, sounds like a harrowing weekend! Make yourself a cup of tea (or something stronger? ;)! <BR/><BR/>Hopefully things will settle down a little. Whew, I'm stressed out just reading the post.manymisadventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269126419483167938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-80495634682463851772009-03-15T23:00:00.000-05:002009-03-15T23:00:00.000-05:00I am so sorry to hear about you terrible weekend! ...I am so sorry to hear about you terrible weekend! Things do seems to come in bunches, especially when you don't need them too. <BR/>I had to deal with my first ever hoof abcess last year. It was a long process but I learned so much. Now I will know what to do the next time that happens.<BR/>Take care of yourself and I hope Jaz is feeling better soon!Paint Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095673661149903754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-23023287682815485842009-03-15T21:35:00.000-05:002009-03-15T21:35:00.000-05:00What a nightmare! I feel for you. It seems I get...What a nightmare! I feel for you. It seems I get more than my fair share of days like that. Just when you don't need anymore stress or problems, you get dumped on. I hope things improve for you soon.Nuzzling Muzzleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649710635013663900noreply@blogger.com