tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post6369059357239343520..comments2024-02-24T01:52:05.892-07:00Comments on BrownEyedCowgirl: The VerdictBrownEyed Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-35111854801995306582011-04-11T16:18:42.261-06:002011-04-11T16:18:42.261-06:00Crappy verdict. Sorry I had hoped for better for y...Crappy verdict. Sorry I had hoped for better for you. :-( I know you'll find her a good life if its not with you...<br /><br />Could she show maybe?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029307154132762913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-83712236230190511312011-04-10T17:13:24.925-06:002011-04-10T17:13:24.925-06:00Geez, same as we are dealing with Tango although h...Geez, same as we are dealing with Tango although his hasn't done any migrating but it is enlarged and has fluid. We're on a wait and see basis here. Scary stuff for youngsters.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-65793779933079574292011-04-08T19:44:04.448-06:002011-04-08T19:44:04.448-06:00Molly's been injured somewhere in the last 5 y...Molly's been injured somewhere in the last 5 years from what I can tell. Her previous owner didn't know anything about it. But, Molly's been a pasture puff since she was 12, mostly turned out with minimal care. I noticed something off about her last August, after we got her. She'd drag that rear toe occasionally. Then when it became cold this winter, something being off became more noticeable. We didn't notice before as Kitty was at her dad's and not here to ride and potentially "bounce" in my place if Molly decided to bronc.<br /><br />Please remember, Molly only came to us to be Casey's companion. The fact she was younger than most and rode was a bonus, but not the end all, be all for us. After all, she was given to us because we were the right home. I have a contract saying I can send Molly back at any time I choose. The difference is, I know if I do, Molly will be put down, a decision I both respect and that causes me grief (except when she's busy destroying my fence!).<br /><br />I'm sad that I will never ride her. <br />And that I'll probably not get the chance to ride together with my kids any time soon. But, Casey is happier with her than without. And my heart isn't ready to say goodbye to her just yet.<br /><br />PS Blogger not liking me, hence the alternate identity.Oregon Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480960021220300480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-76631296910727859342011-04-08T12:06:21.999-06:002011-04-08T12:06:21.999-06:00OS-do you have any idea how long Molly has lived w...OS-do you have any idea how long Molly has lived with that injury?<br /><br />Since Molly is 18, that gives me hope that Beretta could have a somewhat useful life and if I like how she rides, potential as a momma.BrownEyed Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-17219136984329550722011-04-08T11:50:25.397-06:002011-04-08T11:50:25.397-06:00Yep. Molly was confirmed with the same diagnosis ...Yep. Molly was confirmed with the same diagnosis this morning. Same leg too. She is now officially retired to toting Dude and Doodle around and Kitty on the rare occasion she might want to ride. At least she'll be a pretty, blonde pasture puff, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-89355739289921337492011-04-08T10:41:43.256-06:002011-04-08T10:41:43.256-06:00Oh, I'm so sorry! I hope the vet is wrong and...Oh, I'm so sorry! I hope the vet is wrong and you can work around this.Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-21077869864906295342011-04-08T08:52:02.932-06:002011-04-08T08:52:02.932-06:00MiKael-I believe that would be both the deep and s...MiKael-I believe that would be both the deep and superficial flexor tendons.<br /><br />If you click on that first pic it will get bigger. It's easier to see then. Beretta's leg is facing straight forward. If you visualize a straight line from the center of the hock to the ground, you can really see then how much the tendons have moved, from just above the pastern joint and over the pastern joint.<br /><br />It's definitely disappointing news. I'm really waffling between the feelings of, 'I will make this work' and 'Aw crap, here I go again'.BrownEyed Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-20122961491436675692011-04-08T06:17:58.196-06:002011-04-08T06:17:58.196-06:00Damn. Keep us posted on what the 2nd opinion says....Damn. Keep us posted on what the 2nd opinion says. You know we are thinking of you guys!<br /><br />xoxoMrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-20359079293476171182011-04-08T01:40:58.256-06:002011-04-08T01:40:58.256-06:00Crap! BUT another thing to keep in mind is that s...Crap! BUT another thing to keep in mind is that she's young and otherwise in good health. Seeing as she's been okay'd for riding but not competing you can still start her when it's time... and then you never know what kind of advances will be made in the future.<br /><br />Maybe the other vet will see things differently and give you some more options.<br /><br />Worst come to worst, seeing as its not genetic you could breed her (if you want to breed) as long as that wouldn't cause damage/stress to the leg.cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-85467856195957460512011-04-07T22:34:33.488-06:002011-04-07T22:34:33.488-06:00Nuts! But it seems like you still have some option...Nuts! But it seems like you still have some options and good ideas. I like your attitude .Good Luck!Sherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-42901352568856970262011-04-07T20:49:41.185-06:002011-04-07T20:49:41.185-06:00You're describing exactly what I've been f...You're describing exactly what I've been feeling/seeing on Molly. Mol's sound enough for the bit of light riding the kids will do, although her stride is a bit choppy. She still canters and gallops around the pasture. I just decided that at 18, it's ok for her to live a mostly retired life. We won't be showing like I'd hoped. And that's OK. It has been recommended I boot her hind legs when I do work her. So, I will try that.<br /><br />I'm sorry your hopes for Beretta have been somewhat dashed. Poor girl! Give her smoochies from me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-34989028133424974992011-04-07T19:42:21.334-06:002011-04-07T19:42:21.334-06:00Not the best news; but a second opinion may give y...Not the best news; but a second opinion may give you other treatment options.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-43900483602098248862011-04-07T18:59:51.648-06:002011-04-07T18:59:51.648-06:00Oh No! thats not good news, I hope you can find o...Oh No! thats not good news, I hope you can find out something to help her. A second opinion is always a good idea.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18035210092855895218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-48148528736093609312011-04-07T17:38:56.927-06:002011-04-07T17:38:56.927-06:00I'm glad you're going to get a second opin...I'm glad you're going to get a second opinion and haven't given up on her yet. I tend to agree with you that there's definite hope for her because she's so young.<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear about this vet's diagnosis though. I wish you much luck with her!in2paintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721328264615241612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-39840597888526093112011-04-07T16:33:33.724-06:002011-04-07T16:33:33.724-06:00That really is sad I sometimes wonder that even ra...That really is sad I sometimes wonder that even raising them in padded paddocks won't stop some of the things young horses do to themself.<br /><br />I wish you luck in the raising process of Beretta<br /><br />SkipReluctant Cowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696030241054531148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-27975807464475030662011-04-07T15:29:33.829-06:002011-04-07T15:29:33.829-06:00Oh no! Glad you'll be getting a second opinion...Oh no! Glad you'll be getting a second opinion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-61501450960432483922011-04-07T15:19:38.207-06:002011-04-07T15:19:38.207-06:00Sorry to hear about this. That really sucks.
I ha...Sorry to hear about this. That really sucks.<br /><br />I have experienced a blown tendon where the sesmoid bone comes crashing down. <br /><br />It is really awful and I hope I never see anything like that again. It happened on an otherwise healthy and sound 9 year old gelding under an SMB. He was euthanized immediately.EveryoneThinksThey'reGoodDrivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942588333982718335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550515326326288148.post-30955383091912687162011-04-07T14:21:40.912-06:002011-04-07T14:21:40.912-06:00Shucks! That's not what we wanted to hear. It ...Shucks! That's not what we wanted to hear. It really sucks. The only good part is that you know for sure it's not genetic.<br /><br />Specifically which tendon are you talking about migrating?Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.com