This is the post I didn’t want to have to write, but knew it was coming so therefore avoided my blog for a few weeks. In case you’re not down with all things equine (you lucky, lucky person you) let me be up front and say that the picture of the hoof shown in this post is not normal. It’s so not normal, that the term diseased is the best way to describe it. To continue the bad news, that’s…
So I got Teaspoon’s biopsy results back at the end of last week. I originally thought he had a rare auto-immune disease called coronary band disorder, but it turns out that it’s an even more rare disease – how lucky am I? The new diagnosis has a long title (and I’m waiting for the vet to email me the abstract), but is essentially a form of Vasculitis. The tissue around his coronary band and his chestnuts have too many white blood…
Unless you know a LOT about horses, the title of this blog post is going to be confusing. Four days ago, I wouldn’t have a clue what that was. Why do I know now? Because I think my horse has this rare disease. I won’t bore you with details, unless you found this page looking for information. Then I’ll give you a summary: Coronary Band Dystrophy is a rare auto-immune disorder that attacks the horse’s coronary band, chestnuts and ergots….
I need to get out and take more pictures, but lately it’s been so damn hot outside that as soon as I’m done riding I want to leave the barn. These were from a not so distant time where we didn’t see triple digits every day. I believe this pony’s name is Brownie, and he’s a camp horse and trooper for beginner riders. That day he was feeling particularly artistic with the light setting down behind him. These are straight…
I’ve been riding horses pretty much all my life. I started when I was 10 with a once a week lesson, and was lucky enough to get my first horse when I was 14. Since then, I’ve only taken a two year break (when we lived in MA mostly) from riding consistently and since Austin boasts lovely things like good jobs and a low cost of living – I feel extremely lucky to own a horse again. Even when I…
I’ve been a boarder for about 10 years, give or take some time off. Most of the places I have been are really great, and I’m lucky to never have had a REALLY bad experience. Even now, even though I am really annoyed by somethings – I should state that my horse has not been in any physical danger or inhumane situations at all during his stay at my current boarding place. However, I don’t think for what I’m paying…
Still getting the blog back and looking decent (right now it looks like a canned template, because that’s exactly what it is). It’s been cold and gross here – so here are some pictures from my honeymoon… a much warmer time!