Yearly Archives: 2010
Investigation Conclusions and Plan
| August 21, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Based on your feedback and also what I learned while researching, these are the management changes that I will be making to prevent a future episode. Investigation #1 – Feed/Exercise Be more consistent with the beet pulp and oil/fat, even feeding it on the days off. If I have to be gone for 5 days, […] more
Finally good news
| August 21, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Are you ready for some good news? I sure am! Excuse the iPod fumblefingers. I wanted to update you’all tonight! This morning when I went out to the stable I thought, for the firsttime there might be softening in the muscle. When I went out tonight,90% of the hardness and swelling was gone, leading me […] more
Investigation #3 – Hay
| August 20, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
The Farley update – for the first time, I think the hard muscles on top of her rump are starting to relax and not be as swollen. WHOO HOO! Attitude remains really really good. I saw her pee last night and it was clear. The hay is tricky. Very tricky. I board. The boarding stable […] more
Investigation #2: Selenium
| August 20, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Just to be clear, my vet and I believe we are dealing with the condition of Sporadic Exertional Rhabdomyolysis, not chronic…of course that could change if we have more episodes! (God forbid……my stress levels and checkbook can’t take too much of this…) Yesterday I posted what her recovery plan looked like at Tevis versus the […] more
Investigation #1 – Feed/Exercise
| August 19, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I am looking for feedback!!!!!!! If you notice any trends, please let me know. This is exactly why I keep detailed records – if I have a problem like this I can go back and know exactly how and when I did what. Anyone see any significant differences? (observations are at the end) Recovery schedule […] more
In which Farley….is not doing so good…..
| August 18, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
About a week ago I begin doing a very naughty thing. I started telling people that this was the year of the “Broke Melinda and the Sound Horse”. I begin patting myself on the back for my 1000 mile stone, only 2 rides away. In fact, I begin to contemplate the possibility of having to […] more
Endurance Horse for Sale! – Part 1
| August 17, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Sorry Folks, Farley isn’t for sale. I think it’s very interesting the perception of what a good endurance prospect acts like according to a non-endurance person, versus the skills actually necessary for a good endurance horse. After perusing ads, I’ve discovered that the following characteristics make a Good Endurance Prospect: Just wants to go and […] more
