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Kootenai *Please vote Sterl May #220509 June HOTM*
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About Me
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I am from Thousand Oaks, CA and I've been a Club Horse member for 3 years, 5 months and 18 days
Nicknames: Koot, Little Man
Age: 11 years old
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Pinto
Height: 14 hands
Color: Sorrel and White Paint
Type of Riding: Western, Gymkhana, Bareback, and Trail riding.
My Horse's Achievements: Koot won blue ribbons at his very first gymkhana!
Learning how to shake hands with me :)
HOTD: January 18, 2010
HOTD: January 18, 2011
HOTD: November 4, 2012
Featured Video of the Month: January 2011
HOTM: April 2011
Year End Gymkhana Champion (2010)
My Horse's Favorite Treat: Oatmeal, carrots, watermelon, peppermints.
My Horse's Favorite Things To Do: He loves being brushed and getting lots of attention. He loves going for trail rides and doing gymkhana and especially getting treats!
Pet Peeves: Not getting the attention he deserves
My Horse's motto: Don't let the spirit of horses ever fade.
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How We Met
I was looking for the perfect horse after having a bad experience with my first horse, Shadow. I searched and searched, then came across Kootenai. I went out to ride Koot and from the minute I sat on him, I just knew he was right. He totally picked me.
Please help out my friends running for June HOTM: Sterl May #220509
**Videos: "Hurry Scurry," "Kootenai," "Koot's 3rd Gymkhana", "Koot's Life," "Koot's August Gymkhana," "Koot's Sept Show," "Koot's Oct Show," "The Silly Kootenai,""New Adventure Part 2," "Bareback & Bridleless," "Koot giving me a hug!"**
**All the videos of Koot can be found at: http://www. youtube. com/user/horsed- c898**
Koot's birthday: April 10!
Koot's mom, Danya's bday: July 1!
CatChannel: Jewel #188153
DogChannel: Mystere & Tigger, Lady & Trampers #188441.
My Horse Stats
I've had 96242 friends visit me.
I'm the 25,665th member on HorseChannel.com.
12,891 friends have voted for me since I joined Club Horse!
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Voted for your fur-baby! Come visit me, Chief Justice.
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05/23/2013 01:57.55 PM
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Stopping by with your Thursday vote! Come visit me, ~LAKE ELLEN CAMP~ & ~~~~ FREEDOM'S SKYE ~~~~.
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05/23/2013 05:04.41 AM
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Hi Dayna & Koot
GOOD MORNING, We left you all a vote. Now that I had an answer although, not the answer I wanted, I have to admit that I did fall apart, there were lots of tears. Reaction varied at the barn, most were understanding and sympathetic but remember the lady that said I needed to "hit her harder", well she said "I don't know what you're crying about, you just sell her and get something else, it's not like you raised from a baby" I have never believed that animals were disposable, and I promised Sterl a home until the day she died. But, reality set in David said that I could not continue to pay board to go 4x a week to simply pat her, there was the wear and tear on the vehicle and the gas for all the travelling back and forth, for what, I can't ride her. I needed to THINK. bringing her home was not an option, we had no land or barn. I didn't know what to do, YET, but I knew I WAS NOT GETTING RID OF HER. Talk soon, Love Donna Lee & STERLY GIRLYCome visit me, Sterl May````June HOTM PLEASE````, Angel Sassy Mac```VOTE STERL MAY HOTM``` & Royal Mes``VOTE STERL MAY HOTM```.
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05/23/2013 04:30.50 AM
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12,888 KOOT & hi Danya
Back in American landand talking like one again,LOL!
I’m Back in the USA ! Had a beautiful flight but tired going from work straight to airport so felt asleep immediately after lunch service! Definitely not a party animal anymore,LOL! Here is a Wednesday vote from my hotel, so far WiFi working well! Better than the ipad,he he! Weather here is still 30°F, what a switch from cold springtime (this year!) in Europe!Come visit me, DARLING♥plan to be with him December!, ANKA♥THANKS SO MUCH 4 HOTD 5/18/13 & Angel Petite Fleur&gals,VOTE Sterl May HOTM!.
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05/22/2013 05:59.13 PM
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Only 50 degrees today! It has been raining every day since last Thursday :( Tomorrow it is finally supposed to be sunny and warmer. I hope that you are enjoying some nice weather :) Come visit me, ~Sierra~ thank u Whiskey & Deacon for vote 1,400!!, ♦Misty♦, Dakota, <>Cherokee<> & ~Scout~RIP~.
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05/22/2013 03:50.33 PM
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Hi, left a vote. Amber comes home tonight! So excited!!! Come visit me, Toby & Amber.
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05/22/2013 10:25.54 AM
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Hi Danya & Koot!
♥ Whinny’s and hugs from my herd to yours….Come visit me, ♥ Whiskey ♥ & ♥ Deacon ♥.
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05/22/2013 09:51.38 AM
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This has been a pretty busy week so far. Raining on and off most of the week. I am really happy to say that I am for sure moving my horse on Sunday...can't wait!!! I am so looking forward to all of the new trails and the big outdoor arena. Oh, and the trail/cross country course we are going to build. Here's a vote and have a great day!!! Come visit me, ~LAKE ELLEN CAMP~ & ~~~~ FREEDOM'S SKYE ~~~~.
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05/22/2013 05:31.37 AM
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May 22nd Newsletter
***HOTD Zilker 257552 Nominated by Team HOTD
Hi I'm Zilker or you can call me Sweet Boy. I'm an 18yr old Quarter Horse gelding. I ride western and get along with Rose. Please stop by and leave a vote.
Congratulations Captain Jack Sparrow our HOTD!!
***HOTM Rose 252606 Sterl May 220509
***DOTM Shotgun 26288
***COTM Whiskers 227256
***BOTM Luigi 225307
Thanks for the concern about Sally. She is doing much better today. She went in to have a tooth removed and reacted to the anesthesia. Her face and throat swelled causinng severe breathing problems. She is on steriods and the swelling is now gone. She is sitting here watching me type:)
Please send any nominations for horse buddies who haven't won their HOTD badge so we can help. Thanks!
Today's Inspiration: "The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up." Mark Twain
Happy Trails...Team HOTDCome visit me, Ginger Thanks PF & Gal Pals for vote 9000!!! & Angel Betsy Plz vote Sterl May and Rose June HOTM.
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05/22/2013 05:08.14 AM
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Hi Dayna & Koot
Here is an early morning vote for you, STERL MAY and I appreciate all the wonderful support, thank you.
Dr. Cook went to the University Hospital to go over Sterl's case with her Drs, he then came to us to explain the diagnosis in detail. This type of condition is sometimes seem in very high end dressage horses, because they are held in such tight collection for long periods, enormous stress is placed on the spine, it is sometimes caused from something like a fall eg. a horse flips over in cross ties, or an accident in a trailer, that type of thing, also studies have shown that pacing Standardbreds are more susceptible because of the diagonal motion of the legs during pacing, BINGO, STERL IS PACER BRED. Regardless of how it happened the outcome is the same. Sometimes with rest and time the bones will actually fuse, therefore no more rubbing of bone on bone and so no pain.
The bottom line was Sterl's riding days were over. Dr. Cook suggested that I give her a year off and try her again, in the meantime, she will learn to accommodate herself, she won't do anything that hurts, I now had a pet....see you tomorrow, Love DONNA LEE & STERLY GIRLYCome visit me, Sterl May````June HOTM PLEASE````, Angel Sassy Mac```VOTE STERL MAY HOTM``` & Royal Mes``VOTE STERL MAY HOTM```.
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05/22/2013 03:27.04 AM
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Sadie's doing well. I bought a small watermelon Tuesday night. Going to share it with her. Love and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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05/22/2013 01:38.49 AM
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Voted :)
It is ok to say ‘I love you’ before tragedy strikes.
Enjoyed my Fancy time, early this morning. We practiced for showmanship and barrels. Then I let her enjoy the pretty greens in the back yard. I could not believe she was being so good after not being ridden for so many weeks. Trigger ate in peace while Fancy was out with me. Then he screamed his head off for Fancy to return. Fancy and Trigger enjoyed some carrots before I left them to their own devices. I can’t wait till tomorrow!
FANCY'S PERCEPTIONS: ...and I whispered to the horse; "Trust no man in whose eye you do not see yourself reflected as an equal" (Don Vincenzo Giobbe circa 1700)
LITTLE COWBOY CLASS/ Word of the day: HOME BRED: knows nothing despite being raised on the back porch.
Have a peaceful spring night,
Love from Fancy & Frances ♥Come visit me, FANCY Walk N That Way THANK U 4 May HOTM ♥, COWBOY & TRIGGER vote HOTM: Rose & Sterl May, BUTTERCUP & GOLDIE vote HOTM Casey & Gizmo & Fancy's 2012 HC Members Veterans Day Trail Ride!.
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05/21/2013 07:16.44 PM
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May 21st Newsletter
***HOTD Captain Jack Sparrow 257221 Nominated by Sterl May. Hi I'm Captain Jack Sparrow, a 7yr old Thoroughbred gelding. I ride English equitation. Please stop by and leave a vote.
Congratulations Dolly our HOTD!!
***HOTM Rose 252606 Sterl May 220509
***DOTM Shotgun 26288
***COTM Whiskers 227256
***BOTD Luigi 225307
Sorry this is a late newsletter. If need be I will run our candidate again tomorrow. Sally went in for suregey today and had a bad reaction. it was touch and go for a while. She is home now and doing much better.
Please send any nominations as we are out of candidates for May....
Thanks Team HOTDCome visit me, Ginger Thanks PF & Gal Pals for vote 9000!!! & Angel Betsy Plz vote Sterl May and Rose June HOTM.
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05/21/2013 05:29.19 PM
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Hi Koot & Danya, here's a vote for ya. Yep Bob got here, but only did Paige, he was late and we didn't finish her till 9 pm. He's coming next monday to do Indy and Bullseye. Hope that you got that ride in before the hockey game! Got a short ride in today. Had some people stop over to look at my smaller goose neck trailer that I have up for sale. Seems like they were just kicking tires, wanted to give me a ton less than it's worth! No Deal! Mowed two pastures and weed wacked them. Kids were out, then gave them baths it was so warm and humid!
I just found out that friends of mine were close to Okalahoma City when they broke down with the horse trailer and had to get repair work done. Otherwise they would have been in the middle of it. Jeff, his daughter and her show horse. God spared them! Thank you Lord! Love ya, Marion and the blondies.Come visit me, Nuttin But Good. Thanks for 3100 Whiskey & Deacon, R.I.P. Hi Tech Image, CONGRATS OUR APRIL HOTM! & MWS Zippn By Indy, Thanks Bella Boo for 14900 Vote.
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05/21/2013 05:26.19 PM
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Hi, left a vote. I posted a couple of pics from yesterday of Amber. She had been in her stall without any turnout for 4 days! I turned her loose in the arena yesterday, and of course she ran around and rolled a lot! I stayed in the arena with her the entire time, just stood in the middle of it. I just let her be a horse, just running around and snorting, rolling, that kind of stuff. She finally relaxed about 20 to 25 minutes in the arena. I then walked up to her, and gave her some love and talked to her. I then walked off, she came with me, no lead rope, just her walking next to me. When I stopped, she stopped. There were two poles set up at the other end of the arena. She didn't go near those poles when she was running around. So, of course, I am going to try to get her down to those poles. So, since she is walking with me, I start heading towards one of those poles. We would walk a little bit, then stop, then walk, then stop, kind of thing. All was going well, we were half way there, when we both could hear the horses outside running! She looked at me, I said "go on, go see what is up", she took three steps to the side and away from me, and then she took off running. She checked it out, and then came back to me. Then I started heading to the pole. We did it! Got her to walk up to the pole, she sniffed it, and then just stood there with me. It was great! I also paid her off yesterday, and she will be coming home tomorrow evening! Can hardly wait! Come visit me, Toby & Amber.
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05/21/2013 01:16.14 PM
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Voted & thanks!
Thanks for the votes! I missed seeing Justice be HOTD because I was out at a flyball tournament. Oh well, I am very happy he won it, and am always so proud of him!Come visit me, Chief Justice.
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05/21/2013 10:06.02 AM
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Hi Dayna & Koot
GOOD MORNING ALL, LEFT YOU A VOTE, Thanks for being patient with the story, I don't want to bore you if they are too long. Have you heard the expression "egg on my face"? well, that is exactly how all these Dr's felt as they went over Sterl's xrays, here is the diagnosis "xrays revealed sclerosis,periosteal proliferation,decreased interspinous space and lytic cysts along the 14-18 thoracic vertebrae" to break that down it means that the bones of her spine are rubbing bone on bone and causing her great pain, add a saddle and weight and it it even greater...One of her Dr's said after reading the xrays he could not believe that she let me on her back at all, he said "all I can say is your horse has ONE HELL OF A HEART" I already knew that. In such cases sometimes cortisone is injected into the spaces, so they brought in a Dr. to assess that option, it was determined that there was not enough room to get the needle in, surgery was discussed but not recommended, we were offered an acupuncture treatment and we took it, they said improvement could take up to 2 weeks, if nothing happened it wasn't going to help. It didn't. So after a very long exhausting day, we bundled up my beauty girl and returned to the barn, TO BE CONTINUED, Love DONNA LEE & STERLY GIRLYCome visit me, Sterl May````June HOTM PLEASE````, Angel Sassy Mac```VOTE STERL MAY HOTM``` & Royal Mes``VOTE STERL MAY HOTM```.
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05/21/2013 02:58.20 AM
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Hi, left a vote. Prayers are with all of those affected by today's tornado in OK.
So, I had actually put a little money down on Amber when I rode her for the first time. That allowed me to do a trial with her, but also give me time to find a ride for her. I have no trailer. So, today, I paid her off, and on Wednesday evening she will be coming to my barn. Sorry for any confusion.Come visit me, Toby & Amber.
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05/20/2013 08:27.38 PM
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Just stopping by to leave your pretty horse a vote! :) Come visit me, Sailor.
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05/20/2013 03:57.44 PM
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Hi Koot & Danya, here's a vote for ya. Koot's always a gentlemen, love that boy! He's a steady eddie! Washing machine is back up and running, it did this in Jan also, but it's a temporay fix and probably going to end it's life soon. I have another one, a year old before pulling it out of dad's house when I sold the place. I've had it here for 4 years now and we don't know if the belts and seals have dried up and cracked. We will check that out and hope this one will replace mine before spending lot's of money on a new one. It was everyone's day off today. I did some errands, and then don't ya know it. It cleared up and the sun came out and so did the high humidity! But at least I got the lawn mowed and the kids got outside time in their pastures. Now I'm waiting on my farrier, Paige needs to be done, Bullseye needs a trim and Indy has to be checked, he might be able to go another week! Love ya, Marion and the blondies. Come visit me, Nuttin But Good. Thanks for 3100 Whiskey & Deacon, R.I.P. Hi Tech Image, CONGRATS OUR APRIL HOTM! & MWS Zippn By Indy, Thanks Bella Boo for 14900 Vote.
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05/20/2013 03:53.45 PM
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Hi!
Beautiful horse! That is cool that he knows how to shake hands! Vote 12,870!
We brought Rose home today from her boarding barn! We also brought Zilker home from his old owner. We finally got the house/barn ready for them. I am so excited!Come visit me, Zilker & Rose: Running for June HOTM.
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05/20/2013 03:50.22 PM
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12,868 Perfect riding pardner KOOT♥
Hi Kootenai & Danya! Off to work in Paris, then take a flight to the east coast of USA. Hope you are as wonderful as usual & thank you for congratulating young mare ANKA on her HOTD! She is so cool for a young gal! Must be the Polish Slaksi side (her father) the big over 17HH guy! COOOOL temperament!Come visit me, DARLING♥plan to be with him December!, ANKA♥THANKS SO MUCH 4 HOTD 5/18/13 & Angel Petite Fleur&gals,VOTE Sterl May HOTM!.
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05/20/2013 08:53.49 AM
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I love riding Whiskey bareback. Deacon is not as comfortable that way!! ★ Whiskey’s profile picture is of our turnout #3. We will brush hog it this coming weekend if our shedder is delivered. It has not been delivered yet! Deacon’s profile is of turnout #2 with Cliff, Whiskey was going to bow for him because he wanted back in the #3!!!!! We only let them on #3 for nearly an hour. Days seem short when you have so much to do! Have a great week, I only work 3 days this week. Will be off Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday! I will pick up my grandson Friday and take him home Sunday morning. Have a trail ride planned for Sunday afternoon ~ can’t hardly wait. Come visit me, ♥ Whiskey ♥ & ♥ Deacon ♥.
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05/20/2013 08:41.45 AM
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Hi Dayna & Koot
GOOD MORNING, please drop by Charlie's page, I posted a picture of his foot, 2 weeks shy of 10 months, lookin' good...We left votes for everyone too, thank you
You guys are really good, a couple of you asked about her saddle fit, before we even got Dr. Cook involved, we had a saddle fitter take a look, he was satisfied that we had a good fit, on palpation of her spine she showed no tenderness. So here we are at the Hospital, the referral was made and Dr. Cook had sent a history and asked for xrays. I have to say the day was very long, but incredibly interesting, I was warned ahead of time that this is a teaching Hospital,so this would not be a quick in and out visit. Sterl was assigned Dr's in charge of her case and then there were what seemed like a million students at varying levels all hovering around my girl. Every square inch of her was gone over, and a million questions were asked. How nice to spend a whole day talking about your horse and everyone HAS to listen. They told me they would gather all their info and a report would be sent to Dr. Cook. They did absolutely everything except watch me ride her. When they lounged her, she actually moved pretty good, I think it was adrenaline 'cause this was exciting for her too, in the end her assigned Dr's said they saw NO need to xray her spine. Those of you that know me,even a little know that I am non assertive, but, be proud of me, I became like a Mamma bear with her cubs, I said "do you know Dr. Cook? he sent us here for xrays, do you have any idea how hard it was to get here today? we are not leaving without xrays" So, they took our xrays, she needed some sedation because these needed to be very accurate, we waited until the films were ready, they were brought to a large viewing screen and all the Dr's and students that had been with us all day were gathered for the reading. TO BE CONTINUED, LOVE DONNA LEE & STERLY GIRLYCome visit me, Sterl May````June HOTM PLEASE````, Angel Sassy Mac```VOTE STERL MAY HOTM``` & Royal Mes``VOTE STERL MAY HOTM```.
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05/20/2013 03:40.51 AM
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Lots of love and a quick vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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05/20/2013 02:21.15 AM
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HI, left a vote. Get to see Amber tomorrow, and if her owner says it is ok, I will get to bring her home on Wednesday! Come visit me, Toby & Amber.
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05/19/2013 09:07.01 PM
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I spent most all of Friday at a friend's house horsing around...LOL! We went for a really nice trail ride, and even did a little cantering. So much fun to go riding again!!! I think Skye is really going to like her new home!!! Here is a vote! Come visit me, ~LAKE ELLEN CAMP~ & ~~~~ FREEDOM'S SKYE ~~~~.
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05/19/2013 05:50.06 PM
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Hi Dayna & Koot
GOOD MORNING, LEFT A THANK YOU VOTE, So, let's get right to it. On routine exam all her vitals where good, she, of course appeared healthy, she had regular vacs, wormings and her teeth were good. We drew blood for a complete work up, all neg, with nothing obvious we started the slow process of ruling out, one by one the possibilities. I mean slow because in order to not get confused we needed to give each treatment time to test effects, does that make sense?? Being a Mare, almost 15 and never bred, we wanted to rule out ovary issues first, I was happy and relived when the physical exam and the internal ultrasound was negative, we then went at the simple stuff like corrective shoeing, we tried a course of Regumate and a series of Prostoglandn injection, we tested for neurological issues, we looked at eye issues, double checked teeth and throat, there was no obvious tenderness in her back muscles, however she lounged better than under saddle. Thru all the testing, which took weeks, I still rode her and acted like everything was fine. When Dr. Cook was satisfied that we had ruled out EVERYTHING, he said he needed some very accurate xrays of her spine, he needed us to go to the Equine Hospital in Guelph. He called to make her appointment and I asked Val(our coach) to trailer us up there, and on Jan 15/98 in one of the worst snow storms ever off we went. TO BE CONTINUED. Have a great day, Love Donna Lee & STERLY GIRLYCome visit me, Sterl May````June HOTM PLEASE````, Angel Sassy Mac```VOTE STERL MAY HOTM``` & Royal Mes``VOTE STERL MAY HOTM```.
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05/19/2013 04:25.21 AM
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Voted :)
I planned on working with Fancy today, but the rains came in. She has shed her winter duds and she is slick and shinny. I guess I will get new photos after she has a bath. Trigger is slick and shinny too.
Mother's day the neighborhood kids came to visit Fancy and Trigger. The children gave them treats and pulled grass. Trigger is still quite aloof. I wonder if anyone ever gave him treats before we got him. He acts like they just rode him hard and put him up wet. Once you catch him, he is so sweet though.
FANCY'S PERCEPTIONS: “When life gets bumpy, I ride it out!” (anonymous)
LITTLE COWBOY CLASS/ Word of the day: NICELY STARTED: lunges, but we don't have enough insurance to ride him yet.
Have a peaceful spring night ♥Come visit me, FANCY Walk N That Way THANK U 4 May HOTM ♥, COWBOY & TRIGGER vote HOTM: Rose & Sterl May, BUTTERCUP & GOLDIE vote HOTM Casey & Gizmo & Fancy's 2012 HC Members Veterans Day Trail Ride!.
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05/18/2013 07:47.20 PM
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Howdy Koot♡
♥♡♥ Yep, grey skies changed my plans yesterday morning! I did spring cleaning till nearly 12:00! I ate lunch, and then brushed Deacon and Rocket-fly sprayed and turned them out. I got Whiskey next and bathed him! He looked so pretty...after that I was tired, plum pooped!! So I relaxed and watched them graze. It will be a few days before I can ride around my home area due to the rains!Come visit me, ♥ Whiskey ♥ & ♥ Deacon ♥.
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05/18/2013 09:49.11 AM
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Sorry I haven't been able to blog in a while. My computer was down...had to replace the hard drive. Just got it fixed and up and running today. Still have to reload all my pictures on it though. I lost a lot of my stuff. I was using my Kindle Fire HD that my daughter gave me for Mother's Day...but it is not the same as being on a desktop computer. lol ~~~
I did get my first ride on Lucky boy since he got back home. It was a short ride, about 30 mins. He did really good. He walked off right away with no hesitation. He shook his head at first but then quickly settled in. He backs really well!! He backs up faster than he walks forward. lol He has got the backing thing down pack! All in all he did very well. Looking forward to working with him again on my days off. Got to run...off to work! Here's a vote.Come visit me, LOLLIPOP~R.I.P. & SUSIE & FRIENDS.
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05/18/2013 07:33.23 AM
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Hi Dayna & Koot
GOOD MORNING, LEFT VOTES FOR ALL, TO THANK YOU FOR YOURS. This is where Sterly's story takes a bit of a twist. FF almost 4 years, we are still at the boarding barn, Sonya is now in University, I still ride 4x a week. I started to notice a slight hesitation from Sterl that was new, she did not want to go forward, at first it was mild, and I could push her thru it, but it got worse. She would actually do a small buck and a very tiny rear when I asked for forward. This was so out of character for her, but ever her resistance was polite, like she was trying to get my attention, she did. Believe me when I say there were lots of suggestion from folks that observed us, most thought that it was behavior and that I was not strong enough and I was letting her get away with it, one woman told me I had to beat her hard enough to make a welt on her skin, that would smarten her up!!!. I chose to call Dr. Cook, I explained the situation and we made arrangements for him to come and see her, I asked if it could be "just" behavior, he said "whenever a horse that was happy with its work begins to resist, they are trying to tell you something is wrong", in the meantime carry on as normal, act like everything is fine TO BE CONTINUED, Talk soon, love Donna Lee & STERLY GIRLYCome visit me, Sterl May````June HOTM PLEASE````, Angel Sassy Mac```VOTE STERL MAY HOTM``` & Royal Mes``VOTE STERL MAY HOTM```.
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05/18/2013 07:00.38 AM
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Hugs and a quick vote for now. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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05/18/2013 01:11.02 AM
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Hey! Glad to see you're back on! Haven't heard from you in a while! Hope everything is going awesome! Voted! Come visit me, Gizmo & Stewball.
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05/17/2013 11:49.31 AM
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Hi Dayna & Koot
GOOD MORNING MY FRIENDS,I would like to continue with Sterl May's story, thanks for reading them and commenting on them, because she is 30 and retired, it is also fun for me to remember the early years. THANKS FOR THE VOTES AND SUPPORT. All was well at the barn, Sterly's retraining was in full swing, I still leased Fool Kat, so I was a pretty busy girl, 2 horses to ride 4x a week and the barn was 40 minutes from home, a full time job, a house and husband to take care of plus 4 cats and a dog(Nicky) that I did agility with. The young couple that owned Fool Kat were pregnant and building a new house, they had no time for her but, did not want to let her go. So I was a perfect solution for them. Unfortunately, the baby arrived and the house was ready and they were ready to take her home. I had leased her for almost 2 years, I had Sterly but still it was a sad good by. Fool Kat was 23 when I started her lease, I kept in touch after they moved her home, she was basically a pet, she died quietly at 32. TALK SOON, LOVE DONNA LEE AND STERLY GIRLYCome visit me, Sterl May````June HOTM PLEASE````, Angel Sassy Mac```VOTE STERL MAY HOTM``` & Royal Mes``VOTE STERL MAY HOTM```.
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05/17/2013 03:59.07 AM
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Had some Sadie time today. We both need it everyday. It's getting hot here, so I didn't ride. I put the halter on her and walked her off the property. She was a little nervous, so we took it slow, stopping when she needed to to look around and see that she was okay. Neighborhood dogs were barking at us. She walked a little fast on the way back to the house. Had to keep stopping her to slow her down. She loved it. Going to walk her more often to get her use going off the property. Going to work up to riding her. Last time I rode her off the property, she was nervous and wanted to fight me. She should trust me more now. Hugs and a vote. Come visit me, SADIE * Sterl May 220509 & Rose 252606 June HOTM*.
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05/17/2013 01:37.57 AM
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Hi Koot & Danya, here's a vote for ya. Glad that heat wave was a short one. We had two nights of really cold, worst was 31 degrees with some frost on the grass only. But it got up to about 60 that afternoon. Had a really good ride on Paige today. Needed it, started the day off with my washing machine taking a dump on me. I think this time it's a gonner! It's almost 35 years old, what'a ya think? Of course it was full of laundry and water, had to try and hand ring things out, bring them upstairs and handwash in the kitchen sink. Not my idea of fun! But the weather was beautiful, hit 82 with sunshine and I got a lot done outside too! Love ya, Marion and the blondies. Come visit me, Nuttin But Good. Thanks for 3100 Whiskey & Deacon, R.I.P. Hi Tech Image, CONGRATS OUR APRIL HOTM! & MWS Zippn By Indy, Thanks Bella Boo for 14900 Vote.
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05/16/2013 04:50.53 PM
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Voted Come visit me, ~Sierra~ thank u Whiskey & Deacon for vote 1,400!!, ♦Misty♦, Dakota, <>Cherokee<> & ~Scout~RIP~.
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05/16/2013 04:27.19 PM
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HI, left a vote. Posted two more pics of Amber today, one in black and white, and the other with my headstall that I think looks great on her.
Got to ride Amber today. Had to ride in Tasha's saddle as I forgot mine today. LOL I got on, realized that the stirrups were way to long, but I am lazy today, so I just rode in the saddle just didn't use the stirrups. Amber walked right by the spooky spot from Tuesday with out an issue today! No one was out there today, so the mounting block I use, was left in the middle of the arena. As we are coming out of the turn in one end of the arena, Amber sees the mounting block in the middle of the arena, and snorts at it, and then jumps to the side! Silly Amber, I just used that block to mount, and now you are like what is that!? Too funny. So again, like the other day, I just bent her head around to a stop. Then we walked off, just stayed to the outer part of the arena, when she relaxed I then started to circle the block, at a walk, each time getting a little closer to it. After three circles, she then was like hey, we are close to that block, jump to the side! I got her to stop, looking at it straight on, just made her stand there, she snorted, but stood there, then I asked her to take a couple of steps towards it, she did, snorted, I stopped her, stood there again looking at it, repeated that step again, we are now about 10 feet from it, I ask her to walk towards it, she did, she walked right up to it, sniffed it, then used it to scratch her face with! That took a whole of 5 min to do. We then walked off, and she was ok with it the rest of the ride. I then told her, "Ok Amber, legs are hurting time to end the ride", she then walked right over to the mounting block and stopped! Awesome! It felt great to accomplish something else with her today, only our 5th ride.Come visit me, Toby & Amber.
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05/16/2013 02:24.40 PM
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12,849 KOOT, HEY DANYA!!!
If you can just take the time to vote on ANKA's new page!
Hope your temps went down, here it is too cold, hard to believe a week ago I was riding Anka into town,LOL! In a horse club polo shirt! It is only about 44°F here today with rain & north wind, really wierd weather changes here.Come visit me, DARLING♥plan to be with him December!, ANKA♥THANKS SO MUCH 4 HOTD 5/18/13 & Angel Petite Fleur&gals,VOTE Sterl May HOTM!.
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05/16/2013 10:10.02 AM
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