tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post2462060554227889948..comments2023-10-29T09:33:36.668-04:00Comments on Teachings of the Horse: Hoof Abscess SeasonVictoria Cummingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-44543382849256766602008-07-23T06:26:00.000-04:002008-07-23T06:26:00.000-04:00In my next life, I would like to be a horse in you...In my next life, I would like to be a horse in your barn.Deejbrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08143307437996045353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-91211078415762500522008-07-20T09:53:00.000-04:002008-07-20T09:53:00.000-04:00Vic, I am amazed how do you know all this and how ...Vic, I am amazed how do you know all this and how to treat it..<BR/>I just tagged you - have a look ;)<BR/>EwaEwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-21115302506030545012008-07-20T07:45:00.000-04:002008-07-20T07:45:00.000-04:00Ah yes, the Lyme connection! That makes sense. Alo...Ah yes, the Lyme connection! That makes sense. Along with metabolic issues which also can increase the chance of laminitis and other hoof troubles... I tend not to worry about Lyme but recently have seen deer in our fields -- areas beyond the usual range of our guineas. So now I can justifiably worry about this. Best to your and Siete, and Silk, too, of course.Lasell Jaretzki Bartletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134811219333881818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-27648876145907605232008-07-19T21:49:00.000-04:002008-07-19T21:49:00.000-04:00Ouch. Poor Siete, abscesses must be so uncomfortab...Ouch. Poor Siete, abscesses must be so uncomfortable for horses, I can't even begin to imagine it. She's lucky you're so dedicated to your horses and you are taking every possible measure to make sure she's comfy. Good on ya!Geckohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869977105238208893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-14775262671066987152008-07-19T16:27:00.000-04:002008-07-19T16:27:00.000-04:00Great info for people new to horses! It is for sur...Great info for people new to horses! <BR/><BR/>It is for sure, if our horses are not well taken care of and comfortable ... we are not comfortable. <BR/><BR/>I've spent many nights in the barn and skipped many events to stay with the horses ... just in case.<BR/><BR/>Hope Siete has a quick recovery!Strawberry Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555143299042580481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-16193994262784449342008-07-19T14:26:00.000-04:002008-07-19T14:26:00.000-04:00LJB - I have looked at Pete Ramey's website. I'll ...LJB - I have looked at Pete Ramey's website. I'll check out the others. I have a wonderful farrier and I know he is doing a good job. He believes there's a connection between the abscesses and the Lymes. Last summer, poor Siete had two abscesses, one on each back foot. Once she had a course of antibiotics, she was fine. I've been worrying that she's having a recurrence of Lymes recently, so I'm watching to see where this goes.Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-26844787634056509542008-07-19T13:40:00.000-04:002008-07-19T13:40:00.000-04:00Gosh, a "season" of abscessing? You are not one to...Gosh, a "season" of abscessing? You are not one to exaggerate and dramatize in your recalling the day's events, so you got my attention! Are you familiar with Pete Ramey's and Gene Ovnicek's and Marjorie Smith's websites on barefoot horses?Lasell Jaretzki Bartletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134811219333881818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-88321684844443643182008-07-19T00:26:00.000-04:002008-07-19T00:26:00.000-04:00I hope the abscess heals quickly. And I'm sure it ...I hope the abscess heals quickly. And I'm sure it will with your patient, experienced care. Thanks for the reminder about being prepared for and willing to take care of any horse health issues that happen.Laughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-60312527738203071352008-07-19T00:24:00.000-04:002008-07-19T00:24:00.000-04:00It's great to hear stories like that: someone who ...It's great to hear stories like that: someone who cares for their horses properly! How lucky you were that the farrier was coming anyway. I hope that Siete gets better, and if I find something pivotal about Lyme disease, I will be sure to think of you and send it along!Misty's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207610708314021873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-6638184018182505872008-07-18T15:29:00.000-04:002008-07-18T15:29:00.000-04:00Good for you for keeping the right attitude throug...Good for you for keeping the right attitude through this. Knowledge is power, and you certainly know what to do. I hope the abcess heals quickly.the7msnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082802012105875164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-90828556108029044972008-07-18T14:15:00.000-04:002008-07-18T14:15:00.000-04:00Sorry to hear about Siete's hoof abscess. That's c...Sorry to hear about Siete's hoof abscess. That's certainly no fun, especially in this heat. I don't blame them for standing in front of their fans. <BR/>You mentioned a vaccine, well they do have one and as of yesterday all my horses(except the two new ones) got it and will get another booster shot next month. It doesn't claim to be the be all, end all of vaccines for Lyme, but the vet said they are having good results with it. I figured I'd give it a shot. You might want to ask your vets if they administer it, and they can tell you more about it.<BR/>As for relaxing and riding, it seems there is always one more thing to do that keeps us from doing what we want to do.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-66236325479020360802008-07-18T12:29:00.000-04:002008-07-18T12:29:00.000-04:00Great post, Victoria, and just what we "newbies" n...Great post, Victoria, and just what we "newbies" need to hear. I was lucky that my mare (who I sold this spring) only ever needed preventative care like shots and some dental and farrier work. I knew then and know now that if I ever have another horse, we will have to have saved up significantly more than just the purchase price before we buy. I'll be making sure we have at least double the amount available for just what you are having to deal with in terms of added cost. The care is not a problem for me, either. I don't mind taking care of any sick person or animal, but when finances are an issue, the stress level definitely rises. Thank goodness people like you and other friends are around to help remind us that having a horse is more than ribbons and rainbows! :)<BR/>Have a beautiful weekend.<BR/>JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778984447862051172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-58800104673392545632008-07-18T12:21:00.000-04:002008-07-18T12:21:00.000-04:00We've dealt with the bruise and abscess problem a ...We've dealt with the bruise and abscess problem a number of times as well. Mostly stone bruises. Always Ace's left front hoof.<BR/><BR/>The Arabian Prince will not stand still in any amount of water to soak. We've occasionally used a dampened diaper with epsom salts in it wrapped around his foot in lieu of the soak. Then we do the black goo and a gaffers taped diaper for a week.<BR/><BR/>With the last bruise, my vet told me to go back to shoes on the front feet with protective pads. It's twice the cost of trimming bare feet, but we haven't had a problem since. Of course, we also don't have the wetness you have back east, which could create a different problem with the pads.M. C. Valadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301675413866610210noreply@blogger.com