tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post3204441285774353918..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Hard DaysJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-9016391704755508052012-12-26T07:24:45.158-08:002012-12-26T07:24:45.158-08:00OneHindResting-Yes, I do know what you mean. I onl...OneHindResting-Yes, I do know what you mean. I only get concerned when my horses start shivering. Unfortunately, Gunner was always one who got shivery really quickly...but he also liked to stand in the rain. Go figure. Usually a blanket does the trick, but we have had such heavy storms that the "weatherproof" blankets eventually get soaked through. Last night I put two blankets on him--the outside one waterproof-and that seemed to do the trick. Thanks for your comment!<br /><br />Val--Thank you. Gunner does seem to be doing OK. I worry, but then, isn't that a horse owner's job description?Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-73169917601798013092012-12-26T07:05:12.579-08:002012-12-26T07:05:12.579-08:00I know that Gunner is a older fellow and that he h...I know that Gunner is a older fellow and that he has had a good life, but I cannot help wanting him to pull through and continue his retirement. All the things your describe sound like a horse that wants to (and will) recover. If it is any consolation, I think this may be harder on you than him right now, especially because he is improving.<br /><br />Hang in there and Happy Holidays!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-88840845547023566692012-12-25T18:47:09.173-08:002012-12-25T18:47:09.173-08:00I hate to see my horse standing in the rain. I som...I hate to see my horse standing in the rain. I sometimes wonder whether the waterproof blanket is mainly to make me feel better though? I'm still going to make sure my horse is warm and dry of course, but there is a certain joy in standing in the rain. Put on a good waterproof coat and stand in the rain (without worrying about the time or getting cold and wet), and see what I mean! :) There's something kinda magical about water falling from the sky and keeping the grass green and growing (can you tell it's been dry here?). As long as you're not cold, it's even kinda nice to watch the water running down the coat! Or maybe I'm strange :P (I do hate being cold and wet though... ergh!)<br />What I mean to say is, whilst I stress about my pony in the rain, as long as it makes him happy, that'll bring a smile to my face... even if it's a lot of work keeping him warm and dry!! Horses! :)<br />Hoping you also get to enjoy some basking in the sunshine soon too, and that Gunner is feeling happy today!<br />(apology for the delete^ - clicked too soon)OneHindRestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497414168847697496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-33964824843664129412012-12-25T18:43:37.602-08:002012-12-25T18:43:37.602-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.OneHindRestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497414168847697496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-30294281418872765152012-12-25T14:14:39.774-08:002012-12-25T14:14:39.774-08:00Thank you, Alison. Its raining again...Thank you, Alison. Its raining again...Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-3311642412267898092012-12-25T13:34:12.876-08:002012-12-25T13:34:12.876-08:00Rain and horses. And then mud and horses. It is th...Rain and horses. And then mud and horses. It is the worst time for horses -- cold and rainy. I think someone should do a study on why horses like to stand in the rain.<br /><br />Pray for sun, Laura! Gunner is in my thoughts.Alisonhttp://www.alisonhartbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-87634085573527887082012-12-24T08:13:10.864-08:002012-12-24T08:13:10.864-08:00jenj--We had a brutal storm yesterday. I went thro...jenj--We had a brutal storm yesterday. I went through three blankets and had to lock Gunner up in a stall for awhile to keep him from shivering. He did not care for that. But he has a dry blanket and seems reasonably content this morning out in his big corral.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-46853638883217654092012-12-24T08:10:50.267-08:002012-12-24T08:10:50.267-08:00Thanks, Bebe, Dom, and CG. I will read the post, C...Thanks, Bebe, Dom, and CG. I will read the post, CG. I don't think I know that blog.<br /><br />Breathe and Stilllearning, I know that we are all in this together. Every one of us who loves our animals goes through this struggle from time to time. My best wishes to your dog, Breathe, and my thoughts go out to you, Stilllearning. I have so been in those two places.<br /><br />Gunner looks OK this morning. He came up to eat when I went down to feed and is not noticeably lame or sore. And there is sunshine! One day at a time.<br /><br />Thank you all for the good wishes.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-14120773535623334252012-12-24T08:08:01.833-08:002012-12-24T08:08:01.833-08:00I'm sorry to hear that Gunner got stuck, but I...I'm sorry to hear that Gunner got stuck, but I'm also glad to hear that he's improving day by day. And like you, I HATE seeing them out in the rain when there is a nice barn to go in, yet somehow they prefer to stand in the rain? We'll never understand them! As long as he's got a dry blanket and isn't cold and keeps improving, it sounds like he's more than willing to keep going. It's just taking him a little longer to bounce back than it once would have!<br />jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-40474772005275885722012-12-24T07:34:12.303-08:002012-12-24T07:34:12.303-08:00Laura, You & Gunner have my sympathy. I had to...Laura, You & Gunner have my sympathy. I had to make this decision for my pony this week, after a long time of "not quite yet". I was worried that I would wait too long for my own sake, so consulted with my vet and husband often--but then I knew when it was time. Trust that Gunner will let you know.<br /><br />Here's hoping he'll recover quickly!<br />Stilllearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563077467348752977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-36805109880389524652012-12-23T21:40:40.246-08:002012-12-23T21:40:40.246-08:00We are in this space with our german shepherd. But...We are in this space with our german shepherd. But today she was rolling in the grass, looking like a puppy. She's still experiencing joy, and that's got to be enough.<br /><br />For now. Sending you some sun for Gunner...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-70479352962351721552012-12-23T20:53:39.645-08:002012-12-23T20:53:39.645-08:00I'm sending my biggest healing wishes to Gunne...I'm sending my biggest healing wishes to Gunner. Being from the rain state I can't help you with the rain thing though, it rains all the time here! Some of my horses don't even seem to notice whereas others will run for the shed at the first drop.<br /><br />I don't know if you read this blog but I find her current post very poignent (sp?) this time of year, <br /><br />http://inthenightfarm.wordpress.com/CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083608347643075663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-70625125079497017972012-12-23T18:28:36.743-08:002012-12-23T18:28:36.743-08:00I think you have a good head on your shoulders and...I think you have a good head on your shoulders and will know when it's time to let go, when he doesn't want to keep going. I love that your horses live to be old and happy. It's a good reflection on you.Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-27346879777861144052012-12-23T17:00:50.478-08:002012-12-23T17:00:50.478-08:00Such a hard time at that age...one day they are do...Such a hard time at that age...one day they are down the next they are great. Gunner is lucky to have you.Boss Mare Eventinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039910692009593158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-28914909706552344082012-12-23T11:43:36.718-08:002012-12-23T11:43:36.718-08:00Kate--So far Gunner is a little better every day. ...Kate--So far Gunner is a little better every day. I cut back his pain meds today at the vet's suggestion, as he just doesn't seem that painful any more. But watching him stand in the rain is driving me crazy. Thanks for your comment and good wishes to you and your three horses.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-58352805524260077812012-12-23T11:22:00.561-08:002012-12-23T11:22:00.561-08:00I expect his not eating is just feeling sore and a...I expect his not eating is just feeling sore and achey. Glad from your update that he's eating better now. Getting cast is very stressful, and if he's got some physical injuries that can take some time to heal from. Sounds like your day by day approach with a horse his age is a good one. My old gelding Noble, who was euthanized at 30, was declining a bit in his last years, but still very active in the pasture and eating well. Then he took a sudden turn for the worst and wouldn't eat and almost wouldn't drink. We think he had some sort of abdominal cancer, and his kidneys were failing, so we didn't wait for things to get worse. But if things are improving, your guy should have some good days left yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-27416584991367453422012-12-23T10:49:36.767-08:002012-12-23T10:49:36.767-08:00Gayle--Gunner is standing the rain as I type (with...Gayle--Gunner is standing the rain as I type (with a good blanket on). I just took him for a very wet walk and grazing session. He doesn't seem to mind the rain. But I sure wish the sun would shine.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-48501991616433237242012-12-23T10:32:33.040-08:002012-12-23T10:32:33.040-08:00As much as we like to be in control, it's a di...As much as we like to be in control, it's a difficult thing when we're in charge of our animals' lives. You're so in tune with your horses, I'm sure you'll know when Gunner tells you it's time. I'm sure he knows that you are trying to make him comfortable.<br /><br />If it's any consolation, my little mare (16-year old QH) is in a pipe stall that has a roof over half of it. She also chooses to stand in the unroofed side in the rain. Drives me crazy, but what to do, except order her an all-weather blanket?Gayle Carlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783449240138097315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-42828254243378289942012-12-23T08:48:09.095-08:002012-12-23T08:48:09.095-08:00Thank you, Martine. I wrote the post yesterday, an...Thank you, Martine. I wrote the post yesterday, and this morning when I went down to feed, Gunner was eating...and had eaten a significant amount of what I fed him last night. So I am encouraged. But its raining, and yeah, things could be better. Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-91661908112225144512012-12-23T08:42:28.635-08:002012-12-23T08:42:28.635-08:00It is so, so difficult to play God and know what i...It is so, so difficult to play God and know what is best for our beloved animals. I hope Gunner starts to make bigger strides in his improvement so that you can be certain you are on the right path.Martinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496995504975297110noreply@blogger.com