tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post7354119316651057928..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Sad ChangesJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-5472868143765710392013-04-23T16:34:33.590-07:002013-04-23T16:34:33.590-07:00Thanks HHmstead, Alison, RiderWriter and Kel--Wall...Thanks HHmstead, Alison, RiderWriter and Kel--Wally actually rode today for the first time in three weeks. He even tried to rope a steer (he is tough, I tell you, he still is pretty much hobbling when he walks). The riding went OK, the roping was a little dicey. A heel horse makes a hard left turn and this requires you to put weight in that right stirrup and Wally's knee didn't like that. But overall, it went OK. <br /><br />The current plan is for Wally to keep getting cortisone shots in his knee as needed through the summer (so he can keep riding and roping) and have knee surgery this coming fall. We're all crossing our fingers this will work for him.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-35596886975395944332013-04-23T16:29:22.877-07:002013-04-23T16:29:22.877-07:00You better tell Wally to be on the mend! I was lo...You better tell Wally to be on the mend! I was looking forward to another ride with him this summer! horsegeneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614136458074519322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-48264782057115393732013-04-23T12:49:05.287-07:002013-04-23T12:49:05.287-07:00Yikes, count me in the group who thought someone h...Yikes, count me in the group who thought someone had passed away... I had tears welling up at the first sentence! You've gotten all of us very attached to your little crew of horses and humans and we don't want anything to happen to them. I hope Wally finds out soon what's going on (like the sound of the cold laser therapy) and is able to get back in the saddle. RiderWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679157278313699794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-4643712515550553402013-04-22T17:53:46.993-07:002013-04-22T17:53:46.993-07:00Thanks for taking my spot this week, Laura. A sad ...Thanks for taking my spot this week, Laura. A sad blog, but let's hope that Wally finds out what is going on with his knee. And take heart--my mom had a hip replacement at 90 years and is still dancing. So Wally's knee may not stop him riding forever. Let us know what happens.Alisonhttp://www.alisonhartbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-43897783776062137472013-04-22T15:52:22.917-07:002013-04-22T15:52:22.917-07:00I'm thinking that with the right care Wally wi...I'm thinking that with the right care Wally will heal up & this will only be a short-term problem. I too hope to ride until as a friend & I used to say; "Till the reins drop from our stone cold hands!"HHmsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129136410081149976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-70320712656269407612013-04-22T12:24:36.169-07:002013-04-22T12:24:36.169-07:00Gayle--Thank you for the good wishes. And I know j...Gayle--Thank you for the good wishes. And I know just what you mean about 80 looking younger all the time.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-77229005121236094042013-04-22T09:40:53.619-07:002013-04-22T09:40:53.619-07:00Laura, I can't say it any better than everyone...Laura, I can't say it any better than everyone else already has, but I guess I can say it one more time: Here's to hoping Wally's pain can be taken care of quickly and he can get back in the saddle again. The closer I get to 80, the younger it looks to me.Gayle Carlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783449240138097315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-81591867355084798722013-04-21T08:23:03.563-07:002013-04-21T08:23:03.563-07:00Thank you jenj and Cesca--I will pass on your good...Thank you jenj and Cesca--I will pass on your good wishes to Wally.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-89908288015706634152013-04-21T07:52:57.134-07:002013-04-21T07:52:57.134-07:00Laura, I've always thought Wally sounds like a...Laura, I've always thought Wally sounds like a phenomenal person. I hope he feels better soon and is able to get back into the saddle, if only to go on quiet trail rides (no sheer cliffs!! that cracked me up!). Give him my love.<br /><br />xx cescaFrancesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312915602595615476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-40365384630981861682013-04-21T06:46:15.378-07:002013-04-21T06:46:15.378-07:00I certainly hope that I'm riding when I'm ...I certainly hope that I'm riding when I'm 80! Wally sounds like an amazing guy. I really hope that the doctors can find out what's wrong with his knee, and find an easy way to treat it. Please give Wally our best regards and pass along our hopes for being able to ride again soon!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-38874185413020643352013-04-21T06:12:03.179-07:002013-04-21T06:12:03.179-07:00Val--We talked about that. Wally hopes he can stil...Val--We talked about that. Wally hopes he can still do gentle trail riding if he can't rope. And yes, we agreed long ago that I would keep Twister if Wally died or couldn't ride. Twister is left to me in Wally's will, and I will take care of him just as I will my own horses. It IS important for people to have a plan for their horses if the person dies or is incapacitated. Thanks for the comment.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-91820289367009750882013-04-21T05:58:01.589-07:002013-04-21T05:58:01.589-07:00I hope that Wally recovers and is able to continue...I hope that Wally recovers and is able to continue doing what he loves, even if he has to change it a little. Maybe if he gives up stirrups, his knee won't be aggravated and he could still trail ride. I am guessing you need stirrups to rope properly, but some riding is better than none. <br /><br />Wally is very lucky to have you looking after Twister.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-82135121639765138302013-04-21T05:57:43.631-07:002013-04-21T05:57:43.631-07:00Thanks, Pattie, Bill, CG and Breathe. You know, Bi...Thanks, Pattie, Bill, CG and Breathe. You know, Bill, I feel exactly the same way you do. I am hoping Wally's knee is on the mend. He says he feels better. Fingers crossed.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-71808511953548068352013-04-21T02:43:32.486-07:002013-04-21T02:43:32.486-07:00Here's to many more rides ahead for Wally. Hop...Here's to many more rides ahead for Wally. Hopefully the docs will get that knee back in shape!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-56656244129366020212013-04-20T21:49:37.241-07:002013-04-20T21:49:37.241-07:00Sending healing wishes for Wally. I hope the Dr. ...Sending healing wishes for Wally. I hope the Dr. can figure out what is wrong and can fix him right up. I've been blessed to have had the friendship of a few older horsemen throughout the years, they are the best!CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083608347643075663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-58801703722298805292013-04-20T21:43:04.659-07:002013-04-20T21:43:04.659-07:00I can only pray I can keep riding til I'm in m...I can only pray I can keep riding til I'm in my 80's. Instead of just FEELING like it...<br /><br />BillAllenspark Lodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06390004633731055728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-71636854158701136522013-04-20T17:24:21.610-07:002013-04-20T17:24:21.610-07:00Please send Wally my best, and let him know "...Please send Wally my best, and let him know " he knees to get better, because we will all miss him on your rides." <br /><br />PattiePattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18093706178631084468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-30259456682679634812013-04-20T14:32:08.505-07:002013-04-20T14:32:08.505-07:00Ms Martyr--Now THAT is inspiring. Good to hear--th...Ms Martyr--Now THAT is inspiring. Good to hear--thank you!Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-53490055769851361102013-04-20T13:30:41.544-07:002013-04-20T13:30:41.544-07:00I rode with a clinician a couple of weeks ago who ...I rode with a clinician a couple of weeks ago who told me she has a 91 year old student who calls herself "a freak of nature." Something to aspire to.Ms Martyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996078255731307805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-37055940275601603022013-04-20T11:07:27.702-07:002013-04-20T11:07:27.702-07:00redhorse--You would love Wally. He is like your 82...redhorse--You would love Wally. He is like your 82 year old hero. On trail rides I would usually insist on leading, because when Wally leads we always end up on some sketchy bit of trail with Wally hollering back at us, "Come on, its fine!" (Fine, my ass--its a sheer cliff.) Anyway, I agree, aging joyfully is the deal. Wally is one who really enjoys life--from his horse to his cocktail or cup of coffee, right on through glorious scenery or weather or a good joke.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-61997587428812785892013-04-20T11:03:39.479-07:002013-04-20T11:03:39.479-07:00Thanks, Aarene. I will pass on your advice about t...Thanks, Aarene. I will pass on your advice about the laser.<br /><br />Martine--Yes, my son and I are already discussing what we want to prioritize with our horses if Wally can't ride with us. It's just a big change.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-16797774234074828862013-04-20T11:02:48.233-07:002013-04-20T11:02:48.233-07:00Sorry to hear this. I hope he gets well enough to ...Sorry to hear this. I hope he gets well enough to at least go on a trail ride or two.<br /><br />I joined a trail riding group this spring, and one of the members is 82. She still rides, and they say she rides like a "bat out of..." She didn't tighten her girth last year and took a fall, cracked a couple of ribs, but she rode again once she healed up. She's my new hero. I hope I get to meet her and chase her down a trail someday.<br /><br />I don't think horse people should try to age gracefully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-12184277437612283262013-04-20T10:30:18.184-07:002013-04-20T10:30:18.184-07:00Crikey I started reading this thinking Wally or Tw...Crikey I started reading this thinking Wally or Twister had died - so VERY glad that's not the case!<br />I'm sure his doctor will find some course of treatment that'll keep him going a while longer, but I know what you are saying, the day will come when he can't... you and Henry will find another morivator, I'm sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-82327753274559846622013-04-20T10:16:00.624-07:002013-04-20T10:16:00.624-07:00My favorite doctor (who is, not coincidentally, a ...My favorite doctor (who is, not coincidentally, a veterinarian) would tell Wally to find a doctor (or a vet) with a cold laser, and laser the hell out of that knee.<br /><br />After years of hanging out with the "laser crowd," I gotta agree. At worse, nothing changes. At best, swelling decreases, pain decreases, mobility increases. It's cheap, it's non-invasive, there are no side effects, it doesn't matter what other medications are on-board. <br /><br />Worth a try.<br /><br />Meanwhile, we are all keeping Wally in our warmest thoughts and hoping he will be back on the horse soon!AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072169739345465380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-22189599213779719092013-04-20T09:53:55.361-07:002013-04-20T09:53:55.361-07:00Thanks, Kate. Wally's a little better today. S...Thanks, Kate. Wally's a little better today. Still not able to ride but not in so much pain. Waiting for test results to find out what the problem is. And yes, his joyful riding into old age really is an inspiration. I hope I can do as well. May we all do as well!Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.com