Saturday out to the barn

I went to Houston with my sister yesterday to go to the doctor.  We also visited with Judy and Sheena at the rehab center Judy is in after her neck surgery.  We were gone from 7:00 AM til nearly 9:00 PM so I didn't get out to see Biscuit yesterday.

I went out later this afternoon and gave him his DEX cookies and took him out of the pasture.  He barely licked on his HorsLic - he was more interested in eating grass.  I let him graze for awhile.  He looked like he was breathing SLIGHTLY a little harder than yesterday but hardly noticeable.

I will keep an eye on it all the same. 

Thursday

Counting down the days until Biscuit goes to the vet....it is now just 4 days away.

I took Morgan to the airport today in Houston.  She and the kids went to Raleigh for a wedding.  Hoping they don't see bad weather because of Hurricane Dorian. 

On the way back I stopped at Tractor Supply in Winnie.  I bought a cute little white enamel dog food can.  It was $29...but it so she said $19 reduced.  I said do you have another as this one is dented on the lid making it hard to close.  She dropped it to $12 and I bought it along with a large bag of treats for Biscuit instead of the regular size I always get. 

I went to the Barn around 4.  Craig was there I said hi to him.  Went down and took Biscuit out.  He was sweaty as all get out!  He ate some treats, licked on the HorsLic and started eating grass.  Barry called and I said I was on my way and we were going out to eat.  I spoke to Lee Ann B on my way out.  I am going to pick up DEX for her Monday at the vet when I go.

Got home...we didn't go eat.  I had to go to the grocery store so about 7:15 I went back to the barn because Biscuit needed his DEX cookies.  Craig was still there and I talked to him, Lee Ann P and Donny.  I went down to see Biscuit and took pictures and videos.  He came trotting in from the back but I couldn't get the video started in time!  Dang. 

He is doing well.  No heaving at all.  No flaring nostrils at all.  Yay.  Hope it stays that way. 

When I started to back my car up to turn around I noticed I wasn't going where I thought I needed to go!  LOL . I was backing up my car like I had the trailer attached!  Hahahahaha . Idiot!!

Wednesday

I didn't get out to the barn til later in the afternoon.   I used the pestles and mortar to grind up his medicine and put it in the little pill boxes. I spoke to Lee Ann B and then had to visit the ladies room!

Came back and visited with Lee Ann P and B on the wash rack with little Zorra and Legato.  She is just too cute for words.  It was hot and after awhile I said turn on the fans but it was too late.  I over heated and felt bad.  Donnie had shown up and was telling us stories but I had to get in my car.  There was no breeze and it was blazing hot. 

I went down to see Biscuit and he caught sight of me and came galloping in!  Yay Biscuit!!!  He was sweaty as all get out and I haltered him and let him lick on the HorsLic and eat grass.  It was cooler out in the open out there than up by the barn.

I am counting down the days until I take him to the vet.  Hoping this is all behind us soon and my sweet boy is on his way to restored health. 

I need to buy more horse cookies to put his medicine on.  Yesterday he though the cookies had too much medication on them.  I am going to do like Lee Ann B does and dip his cookies in molasses or honey!  I want to make sure he eats it!

Tuesday out at the barn

I went out to the barn Tuesday and gave Biscuit a bath.  I am treating his fetlock/pastern area and it is improving.  I let him lick on his HorsLik and gave him his cookies with the DEX in it.  He is doing great on breathing.  No heaving.   Biscuit looked like he conked his eye last Sunday but he obviously just banged it on something or someone.  It was perfectly fine.

I did his feet while I was there.  That is a hard go for me but I got it done.  All four feet.  I was sweating to beat the band.  I did each foot, resting in between each step.  Then I went back and pulled them up to to the fronts.  I pulled those toes back quiet a bit.  I haven't been happy with how they look.  Biscuit was a good boy while I did this.  I used a scissor to dig out some black in the edges. I added the purple drops in them to get rid of the thrush.  I was pretty aggressive with pulling the toes back so I will work on them again next week.  They looked great when I got through with them but one hoof is splitting and raggly so it is going to take some doing to make it better.  After I did his hooves I rinsed his mane and tail out and then let him eat grass until his hair was dry. 

Last Friday night Sarge colicked in Colorado.  His little girl said he didn't look right in the face and was on the ground.  She ran and got Reba who immediately checked him out and hauled him to the vet.  Thank God he was ok and she brought him home.  I told her we hope to come see him next year.  That would be just fabulous.

Sunday visit with my dogs

I didn't go to the barn yesterday.  I was exhausted from cake decorating.  Barry and I went up to Fred to look at a house.  He was dragging around a limp noodle for sure.  I didn't have the energy to go out to the barn.

Sunday I loaded up my dogs and we went in the late afternoon.  Biscuit immediately comes in and I prepared his cookies with 2cc's of DEX.  He ate them and I haltered him.  He ate on his Lic while I fly sprayed him.  Dang.  My tack bag fell over in my car and most of my Cowboy Magic is now on my floor mats.  Yeah...like that was great...NOT.

Sister and Lu Lu ran all over the place.  I video'd them and took pictures of Biscuit.  Biscuit looked like he whacked his right eye on something.  His left eye was fine.  I checked his flanks for any sign of heaving.  There is absolutely NONE.  Thank God for answered prayers.

His right eye is puffy under the eye and slightly closed...it was draining tears.  He bonked something.

Left eye was just fine so it wasn't the EPM coming back!!!  Thank God - my boy should be just fine.

Here is Biscuit with Sister and Lu Lu.  Can't wait to get out on the trails with my sweet pups and Biscuit.  I made reservations at Ebenezer for February so we are confirmed for September, October and February!!

Friday visit to Biscuit

I went over to Kellie's house to give her a chocolate cupcake and to see Elan.  Bless his heart...he looks thin and his legs are all cut up.  I brought him a treat and hugged him up.  Kellie said he is improving.  He was standing in front of a fan to keep a little cooler.  Reagan was glad to see me too.  Hahaha...he sure is a beautiful horse! 

I went down to the barn and took Biscuit out.  He licked on his HorsLic while I fly sprayed him and put the Equipedic Lotion on his pasterns.  I gave him 2cc's of Dex in cookies.  I went back up to the barn and talked to Lee Ann B.  Rogue has been coughing but he looks good. 

Counting down the days until I take Biscuit to the vet and hopefully get clearance to take him riding!

Missed Wednesday but back on Thursday

I had to miss yesterday due to keeping Tristan.  I thought Thursday was the day Doc was coming out so I made a chocolate cake and 6 huge chocolate cupcakes and 6 big rum cupcakes.

Thursday I had to go to the hospital to see my sister in law.  I had called Lee Ann to confirm our meeting at 7.  Hahahahah it is "on a Thursday" not necessarily this Thursday.

I took the cake and cupcakes out there later.  I can certainly make more later.  Visited with Mr. Gus and Linda, Edgar and Lee Ann.  Lee Ann said she thought Legato was better.

On the way down to visit Biscuit I stopped and gave her some treats.  Her eyes looked wide open and bright.  That is a good thing.  I went down and gave Biscuit his cookies with 2cc's of Dex and then took him out to lick on his HorsLic.  Gave him more cookies and then had to go.  He seems to be doing really well.

Rasped Feet

I went to the barn this morning and Miss Jean was out there.  Cydaboo was saddled.  She had sent her off to be trained for the great grandkids.   Cydaboo is 18 and was broke I think years ago but never really ridden.

I was talking to Miss Jean and Lee Ann and I asked her about Legato.  She said yes that she started her on Marquis. The tests aren't back but she is wobbly and didn't even feel a hymostat Doc put on her back leg.  I hugged Lee Ann.  I hope Legato will be alright.  I told her about the rebate on the Marquis paste and that I would send her a link.  She said that Doc will be at the Barn Thursday at 7:00 to talk to the boarders about EPM and what to look for.

I went down the ranch road with Lee Ann and Miss Jean on the Kabota and picked up Biscuit.  He looked at me a little funny but came to me anyway.  We went back up to the ranch on the Kabota with Lee Ann holding Biscuit.  She got him to trot up there.

I hosed him off and worked on his feet.  OMG I had sweat popping out all over me.  Lee Ann had gone in for lunch so I got all of his feet done.  Not happy with the farrier work.  His toes are long.  I worked at pulling them back.  Hosed off the washrack and picked up the stallion poop...he is the one Debbie left at the barn.

I gave Biscuit cookies with 2cc's of DEX and then extra cookies.  He is such a good boy.  I took him back to his pasture driving the RAV4.

I went home and Lee Ann called and asked about what I said about Biscuit being brighter in the eyes in a 3 or 4 days.  She said she just went and got Legato and she looked a little brighter.  That is wonderful.  We discussed EPM and the range of issues it covers.

I will be going Thursday evening and bringing chocolate cake.  Doc, Lee Ann, The McFaddin's and Jamie love chocolate cake so I will bring some desserts and little plates.   While this isn't a party, of course, it will be a nice time to get to know some of the new borders.  I am just going to make bundt cakes as it is way easier.

Monday at the Ranch

I went to the ranch and visited with the Lee-Ann's . I went down with them on the Kabota and got Biscuit.  They continued down the road and then picked me up on the way back. 

I worked on Biscuit's feet and did 1 and part of another.  Biscuit is looking good.  I brushed him and took him back.  He licked on his HorsLic until it started sprinkling and I had to go.  I got rained on some but not bad. 

Sunday Lightening Strikes!

It was sun shining when I went out to the barn.  I got the Kabota out and went down and got Biscuit.  I put the Kabota back in the barn.  I gave Biscuit cookies with 2cc's of DEX.  I will give him that every other day.

I started working on his hooves.  The fronts look too long to me.  I feel good enough to resume hooves.  It is hard work.  ;-)   Lee-Ann was grooming Rogue.  She said something about Miss Jean telling Jamie not to forget to give Legato her medicine for EPM.  I told her Lee Ann P had mentioned she though Legato may have it.  :-(

I was brushing Biscuit and soaped up his mane and tail.   Clouds came over and a HUGE lightening strike hit over toward  Twin City that I could see.  Then BOOOMMMM.  Biscuit and Rogue spooked up harder than I thought they would.   More lightening. Lee-Ann was done with Rogue and headed back down to his pasture.  Boom...another and Biscuit startled but not bad...I was just glad I didn't have his foot in my hand.  I untied him and head down to his pasture before it got worse.  Lightening was pooping all over.  I saw Lee-Ann turn Rogue loose.  He took off when a lightening bolt hit.  I told Lee-Ann to get in the car before she got hit!  We headed down the road and another big bolt hit and Biscuit spooked and skittered away pulling the rope out of my hand.  Bless his heart he just stood there until I got out and got his rope.  He trotted all the way to his pasture.  I got out and got him in his pasture - soap still in his mane and tail! 

I will have to finish those feet later. 

Saturday 9:00 AM Week one without Marquis.

I went to the barn earlier today.  I got on the Kabota, took my treats and headed down the road.  Biscuit was out in the pasture and he looked askance at me...but then he came in and let me halter him.  He had those dang black flies on his neck so I took him up to wash rack.  He seems a little less forward but it may be time to start Dex or he may have thought a trailer ride to the park was in his immediate future!!

At the wash rack I cleaned his legs off of blood spots and cleaned his hooves.  I fly sprayed him and gave him treats.  Brushed his face and his body, brushed that mane and tail.  Got hugs and kisses fro my sweetheart.

I took him back down to his pasture and let him go after his sucker the HorsLic.

Friday

I wasn't able to go to the barn today.  I went with my sister to her doctor's appointment in Tomball.  We visited with our cousins, Sheena, Judy, Kheena and her hubby Hector. 

I wonder if he missed me?!!

Thursday

Went to the barn around 10:15 AM . Spoke with Miss Jean - she said I started a trend with those Biscotti I made her this year.  She said she made them 5 times while they were up in Canada and now her friends are making them :-)  Yay!!

I hopped on the Kabota and went down to Biscuit.  He came into the corral and stood quietly so I could halter him.  Kate, as always, was in the way.  Bless her heart.  She has no ground manners but is a sweet horse. 

I took Biscuit out and gave him about a cup and half of pellets and then he was able to lick on his HorsLic.  He transferred to grass.  Then a giant bolt of lightening and I was done!

I told Lee Ann that Dinero was too dumb to be a ranch dog.  He cut right in front of me on the Kabota.  OMG had I been going fast I would have creamed him. 

I told her the HorsLic may turn Biscuit into 100% perfect of coming to me and letting me halter him.  The big test will be when we start riding again.  If he returns to not coming to me, so be it.  He is pretty dang perfect to me.