I am still coughing but we went riding this past Sunday. I took Sister. I picked Alivia up at Kellie's and walked over to see Elan. He is looking brighter in the eyes. She sold Thymeleigh to Robin Dodson so she was picking him up a little later.
We hauled to Tyrrell and met Paulette there. I tacked up Biscuit in Barry's Billy Cook and put my Sharon Saare on Churro. Biscuit didn't seem to care for that girth. I walked him around a bit and then mounted up. Harder to get in that saddle.
We started out and Biscuit was moving forward like a good boy. We saw some roseate spoonbills in the bog and a dead hog in the water further down in the slough.
When we turned to go down the bayou we got to the culvert and it was half washed out and had a tree grown up over the part that was there. We will have to take stuff to clear that out and then go across but it is narrow. They will need to fix it. We turned around and went back.
Several times Biscuit took off at a trot and jog. He is feeling so much better!
Temps were cool when we started but warmed up.
All in all we had a great time.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Didn't go to Ebenezer
I didn't go to Ebenezer - it was way too hot to take Biscuit - poor guy would have melted in the trailer. I came down sick myself. I was put on a z-pack. Biscuit is doing great!!
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Crazy Week
It has been a busy week of sick kids, wedding cakes and trying to get out to the barn. I went most days and for sure every other day to give Biscuit his DEX. I moved it back to 1.5 cc's instead of 2. He is doing well.
I went out Sunday and took him out to eat grass for a few moments. I need to do his hooves but Monday and Tuesday I have had Tristan. He was fine yesterday and crying today.
The Clydsdales are at the barn and I hope to get out and see them and get to see their routine. Maybe tomorrow but I will have Tristan at least half the day. I told Morgan I need to get out and do Biscuit's hooves. I don't want to pay for it to be done. I need to do it.
Talked to Diane today and we planned a trip to McKinney Roughs for Nov 1-4. She will probably get there on Oct 31 but I have a Halloween Party at the house so I will get up and leave around 7:00 AM or there around. It is a 4.5 hour drive if I am not mistaken to Happy Horse Hotel.
I also plan on going to Rustic Sky for Thanksgiving weekend leaving on Friday and staying through Sunday.
I am going to Ebenezer this weekend for Friday and Saturday. I can't wait. I so need a break.
I went out Sunday and took him out to eat grass for a few moments. I need to do his hooves but Monday and Tuesday I have had Tristan. He was fine yesterday and crying today.
The Clydsdales are at the barn and I hope to get out and see them and get to see their routine. Maybe tomorrow but I will have Tristan at least half the day. I told Morgan I need to get out and do Biscuit's hooves. I don't want to pay for it to be done. I need to do it.
Talked to Diane today and we planned a trip to McKinney Roughs for Nov 1-4. She will probably get there on Oct 31 but I have a Halloween Party at the house so I will get up and leave around 7:00 AM or there around. It is a 4.5 hour drive if I am not mistaken to Happy Horse Hotel.
I also plan on going to Rustic Sky for Thanksgiving weekend leaving on Friday and staying through Sunday.
I am going to Ebenezer this weekend for Friday and Saturday. I can't wait. I so need a break.
Monday, September 23, 2019
Sunday
I went out to the barn around 12:30 PM today. It was hot but had a breeze and when the clouds covered the sky it wasn't hard to stand out there!
Biscuit came in and I gave him a treat that Miss Jean had gave me for my birthday. He seemed to like it. I haltered him and took him out to lick on the HorsLic. He was a little dirty and needs a bath. I will do that tomorrow.
I gave him his Dex in cookies so he should be fine.
Alivia texted that my saddle got wet in the storm at Doc's. I told her that was ok and I'd come get it.
I was helping Barry outside wipe down tote boxes full of Christmas decorations and other stuff. Kellie and I were texting back and forth about Thymeleigh. I really think if Barry rides him he will like him enough to buy him. I told Kellie if she paid the board for a month and gave Barry the opportunity to ride him he might decide he would make a great mount. So we decided one month trial. He will come to the barn in a week. Barry can ride him and see how he likes him.
I think Barry would love to ride endurance. He likes going fast and far and to win at endurance you better be on an Arabian.
I went out to get the saddle and oh! how sad Alivia's house is. She is next door to Doc and they got 4.5 feet of water in the barn. Doc walked horses out twice 1 mile up the road in deep water starting chest deep with unruly horses. Poor Azziza walked out all that way on foundered feet. God love her.
I stopped at Kellie's to see Elan and bring him treats. He was standing in front of his fan that was misting water on him. His face was dripping wet. I fed my sweet Gorilla Man some treats and petted his face. Such a sweetheart. I miss him. He used to place his head in my lap.
I went out to see Bandit, Thymeleigh and Lady Dollar. I gave them all treats. Bandit really is a very nice horse. Kellie said she is going to ride him. I got to see Thymeleigh better. He has put on weight since he came back from the trainer. He is about as tall as Sarge was and about the same size but not as muscley like a QH is.
If we can get in some rides on him that will be a good thing. I have reservations in Ebenezer in October and we will take Thymeleigh for a final trail ride if the weather is good. Hopefully, Barry will like him and decide to keep him. Price is right and he is a good boy - Biscuit will then have a pasture mate.
Biscuit came in and I gave him a treat that Miss Jean had gave me for my birthday. He seemed to like it. I haltered him and took him out to lick on the HorsLic. He was a little dirty and needs a bath. I will do that tomorrow.
I gave him his Dex in cookies so he should be fine.
Alivia texted that my saddle got wet in the storm at Doc's. I told her that was ok and I'd come get it.
I was helping Barry outside wipe down tote boxes full of Christmas decorations and other stuff. Kellie and I were texting back and forth about Thymeleigh. I really think if Barry rides him he will like him enough to buy him. I told Kellie if she paid the board for a month and gave Barry the opportunity to ride him he might decide he would make a great mount. So we decided one month trial. He will come to the barn in a week. Barry can ride him and see how he likes him.
I think Barry would love to ride endurance. He likes going fast and far and to win at endurance you better be on an Arabian.
I went out to get the saddle and oh! how sad Alivia's house is. She is next door to Doc and they got 4.5 feet of water in the barn. Doc walked horses out twice 1 mile up the road in deep water starting chest deep with unruly horses. Poor Azziza walked out all that way on foundered feet. God love her.
I stopped at Kellie's to see Elan and bring him treats. He was standing in front of his fan that was misting water on him. His face was dripping wet. I fed my sweet Gorilla Man some treats and petted his face. Such a sweetheart. I miss him. He used to place his head in my lap.
I went out to see Bandit, Thymeleigh and Lady Dollar. I gave them all treats. Bandit really is a very nice horse. Kellie said she is going to ride him. I got to see Thymeleigh better. He has put on weight since he came back from the trainer. He is about as tall as Sarge was and about the same size but not as muscley like a QH is.
If we can get in some rides on him that will be a good thing. I have reservations in Ebenezer in October and we will take Thymeleigh for a final trail ride if the weather is good. Hopefully, Barry will like him and decide to keep him. Price is right and he is a good boy - Biscuit will then have a pasture mate.
Friday out to the barn
I went out Friday to the barn and Lee Ann P was there with her daughter Devin and her little granddaugher Lena from France. What a little cutie!
They were brushing Levi's mane. It had gotten so twisted in the storm. He must have been running around like a wildling.
I went down to see Biscuit and gave him his cookies with a little Dex in them. I didn't stay long as it was about to rain.
I didn't go out to the barn Saturday. I was exhausted.
They were brushing Levi's mane. It had gotten so twisted in the storm. He must have been running around like a wildling.
I went down to see Biscuit and gave him his cookies with a little Dex in them. I didn't stay long as it was about to rain.
I didn't go out to the barn Saturday. I was exhausted.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Thursday - Flood Day
Rain. Rain and more rain. Tropical Storm Imelda sucks.
My cake kitchen flooded. Dogs in the house. Water coming in my bedroom - now that was a sad moment. Wet towels to beat the band.
Water almost coming into the house. By the grace of God it didn't except for the bed room.
Took Barry's truck late this evening to give Biscuit his meds. Paul, Miss Jean's grandson fed the horses today once but he wouldn't have known to give Biscuit medication. I took a little bit of pellets and added the supplements he has to have. Biscuit seemed just fine.
I am tired. Long day.
My cake kitchen flooded. Dogs in the house. Water coming in my bedroom - now that was a sad moment. Wet towels to beat the band.
Water almost coming into the house. By the grace of God it didn't except for the bed room.
Took Barry's truck late this evening to give Biscuit his meds. Paul, Miss Jean's grandson fed the horses today once but he wouldn't have known to give Biscuit medication. I took a little bit of pellets and added the supplements he has to have. Biscuit seemed just fine.
I am tired. Long day.
Biscuit is healed!!!
It was pouring rain when I got up to go take Biscuit to the barn. I set my alarm but it didn't go off. I was rushing to get there. No make up and slapped a hat on my fuzzy hair. I put on my rain jacket and hooked up the trailer in the rain.
I got to the barn and the gate was open, barn light on, dogs out....feed barn closed. I pulled up and opened the feed barn. Horses hadn't been fed as the Kabota was dry. Dang..where was Jamie and Edgar? Down to get Biscuit...all of the horses were calling out for me to stop!! There goes the feed wagon!!
Biscuit was solid on facing his feed bucket. I rolled up my pants and stepped out in ankle deep water in the corral. I haltered him and as I was leading him out I noticed Fat Kate's muscles were twitching all over. Not shivering - twitching. I took Biscuit up front and opened the back of the trailer. Loaded him and shut the ramp and back flap to keep out as much rain as I could.
I called Lee Ann P and told her I felt like I was in the twilight zone. I was looking for Jamie and Edgar's trucks and they weren't there. Hummm...was a black car there? Yep..That was Edgars. I guess he was waiting to Jamie to get there to feed or for the rain to slack off.
I called Emma - Kate's momma and told her about the twitching. I said I was headed to the vet and would tell them what I saw. Got to the vet. Katelyn came out to the trailer to take his blood. I told them about Kate's twitching. Said it could be the rain, allergies, etc.
The test was $79 so that wasn't too bad!! Emma texted me a video while I was driving home. She said they told her to bring Kate up and dry her off so she did. She was already gone when I got there. I fed Biscuit on the wash rack and cleaned the horse poop out of the trailer. I got the Kabota and took him down to his pasture and turned him out.
Doc texted me around 10:53 AM to tell me:
Muscle enzymes slightly above normal. Everything else within normal limits. He's good to go!!
I asked what the number was and he said 490. Normal was 120-470.
I want that to come down further so Biscuit will stay on the medications. I will have him tested probably in January to make sure those numbers are coming down.
I sent him the video right then of Kate. He called Emma and said he'd come take a urine sample.
I went back out there when Doc was there with Kate and Emma. She'd cut her eye and he put one stitch in it. He thought it could be low electrolytes.
He called her later and after running the blood test and said it was looking like allergies. Wow.
This is the video:
I am hoping Fat Kate will be ok.
I got to the barn and the gate was open, barn light on, dogs out....feed barn closed. I pulled up and opened the feed barn. Horses hadn't been fed as the Kabota was dry. Dang..where was Jamie and Edgar? Down to get Biscuit...all of the horses were calling out for me to stop!! There goes the feed wagon!!
Biscuit was solid on facing his feed bucket. I rolled up my pants and stepped out in ankle deep water in the corral. I haltered him and as I was leading him out I noticed Fat Kate's muscles were twitching all over. Not shivering - twitching. I took Biscuit up front and opened the back of the trailer. Loaded him and shut the ramp and back flap to keep out as much rain as I could.
I called Lee Ann P and told her I felt like I was in the twilight zone. I was looking for Jamie and Edgar's trucks and they weren't there. Hummm...was a black car there? Yep..That was Edgars. I guess he was waiting to Jamie to get there to feed or for the rain to slack off.
I called Emma - Kate's momma and told her about the twitching. I said I was headed to the vet and would tell them what I saw. Got to the vet. Katelyn came out to the trailer to take his blood. I told them about Kate's twitching. Said it could be the rain, allergies, etc.
The test was $79 so that wasn't too bad!! Emma texted me a video while I was driving home. She said they told her to bring Kate up and dry her off so she did. She was already gone when I got there. I fed Biscuit on the wash rack and cleaned the horse poop out of the trailer. I got the Kabota and took him down to his pasture and turned him out.
Doc texted me around 10:53 AM to tell me:
Muscle enzymes slightly above normal. Everything else within normal limits. He's good to go!!
I asked what the number was and he said 490. Normal was 120-470.
I want that to come down further so Biscuit will stay on the medications. I will have him tested probably in January to make sure those numbers are coming down.
I sent him the video right then of Kate. He called Emma and said he'd come take a urine sample.
I went back out there when Doc was there with Kate and Emma. She'd cut her eye and he put one stitch in it. He thought it could be low electrolytes.
He called her later and after running the blood test and said it was looking like allergies. Wow.
This is the video:
I am hoping Fat Kate will be ok.
Tuesday
I had Tristan Tuesday because of his teething. He and I went to Kroger to get diapers and Halloween plates!
We stopped at the barn and I gave Dex cookies to Biscuit. He gobbled them up and I had to leave. We are going to the vet tomorrow
Monday, September 16, 2019
Monday at The Barn.
On the way to the barn Emma, Kate's momma, sent me a video of Biscuit. He was trotting around, flagging his tail and snorting.
I got out there and she and her husband were trying to catch Kate. Biscuit was out in the pasture but he wouldn't come to me. They finally caught Kate and led her out up to the barn. I tried to walk out to him but he was going around me in circles so I didn't want to start that crap again. I got in my car and backed into the runway. Before I knew it he was standing in the corral. I got out to get him and they were back with Kate. Biscuit let me halter him with no problems and I led him up to the barn.
Kellie wants to get Thymeleigh off of her ranch as he is a being very dominate with Elan. She is sending him to Plum Nearly and he is going to go into the pasture with Biscuit. Barry is going to ride him. She just told me a lady is coming from Stephenville next week to try him. She would like us to buy him...it will depend on if Barry likes him or not. Who knows.
I took Barry up to the wash rack and spoke to Lee Ann P about putting Biscuit in with Thymeleigh. He is coming Thursday at 10:00 so I will meet her out there and introduce him to Biscuit. We will see how it goes.
I did Biscuit's hooves all around but only the bottoms. Tomorrow I will try to do the top edges. I brushed Biscuit's body and mane and tail.
I visited with Lee Ann P and B, Ashley and Emma. The weather changed and the temperature dropped. I checked the temps for this weekend. It is going to be in the 80's so the temp is definitely dropping thank God.
I am taking Biscuit to the vet Monday for another blood test to see if his numbers are coming down. If they are he and I are going riding this weekend. If not - we aren't. Sister is limping on her front right paw so I am not taking her. Maybe taking Lu Lu. We shall see.
Biscuit seems to be doing really well. He looked like he was breathing a little heavy - not heaving by any means though. He had been running all over the pasture so I think that had something to do with hit. It was hot and humid but started up a nice breeze.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Thursday through Sunday
I took Ava out to the barn with me Thursday. She likes to pet Biscuit. I gave him his cookies with his Dex in it. He is looking great.
We tried to get Lamb Chop to come to use but it was no bueno. Legato came galloping to me along with Zurra. Ava loved petting her soft nose. So cute!!
We tried to get Lamb Chop to come to use but it was no bueno. Legato came galloping to me along with Zurra. Ava loved petting her soft nose. So cute!!
Friday I had Rhys for about 4 hours. We went out to the barn and got in the Kabota. I strapped him in and we went down the ranch road to see Biscuit. I took Biscuit and and let him lick on the HorsLic and eat grass.
He is adorable. He wasn't afraid of Biscuit and didn't make any sudden moves. He was waving around his ribbons and I told him to put it in his pocket so he did. I put Biscuit back up and strapped him into the Kabota and we went back up to the ranch and left. It was hot!
Saturday I went out around 4:00 with Morgan and the kids. We talked to Brittney and I was petty Gus. Dang...that is one big HORSE. I introduced Morgan and Brittney. Talked to Edgar and Jamie. I squirted his DEX in a bucket of feed for him so Jamie could feed it to him. I think too many . treats seem to aggravate his throat.
Sunday I went out to see Biscuit around Noon or so. He came in and Fat Kate stayed out of the corral. I put his halter on but didn't take him out. I just pulled his HorsLic in and he was enjoying it. Kate limped in - that poor girl is lame off and on. She was RIGHT BEHIND ME. No ground manners. She will not move off when asked. She tried nosing me out but I didn't allow. I finally took Biscuit's halter off and walked out and tied the gate. She moved in to lick on it for a few seconds until Biscuit snaked his head at her with ears flat. She moved off just in time for Biscuit to lift up that butt and kick at her with his back left hoof. She half heartedly kicked at him back.
I am taking him to the vet for blood work Wednesday so I can determine if I am going camping this coming weekend!!!
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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Wednesday
I went to the vet's to pick up the meds for Biscuit. Kassie was putting diapers/duct tape on Azziza's hooves. I am so sorry that Azziza has foundered while over in Waco to be bred. It is rotated at 20 degrees. That just broke my heart. I have known Azziza since she was 6 hours old. I used to tell her I was going to buy her when she grew up. She was such a sassy girl. I hope she gets better and I know they are doing all they can for her.
I talked to Kassie extensively about Biscuit. Generally EPM causes the rise in the enzyme levels. His levels aren't that bad she said but I did point out he is on total rest. The medication is DMG 3000 and he will take a scoop in the morning and night. Double it on Thursday - Sunday if I take him riding. I will have him tested the Wednesday before I go to make sure he is ok before I go. If he isn't better I will cancel my trip.
I went to the barn and got a bit of feed to give Biscuit his first dose. I told Jamie and Edgar how to give it to him. Biscuit looked a little tired today. Must have arrived when he was napping!!!
I am going to keep a close eye on my boy and hope he is 100% soon.
I talked to Kassie extensively about Biscuit. Generally EPM causes the rise in the enzyme levels. His levels aren't that bad she said but I did point out he is on total rest. The medication is DMG 3000 and he will take a scoop in the morning and night. Double it on Thursday - Sunday if I take him riding. I will have him tested the Wednesday before I go to make sure he is ok before I go. If he isn't better I will cancel my trip.
I went to the barn and got a bit of feed to give Biscuit his first dose. I told Jamie and Edgar how to give it to him. Biscuit looked a little tired today. Must have arrived when he was napping!!!
I am going to keep a close eye on my boy and hope he is 100% soon.
Tuesday's results
I got the message to call the vets office. I was told that Biscuit's enzymes were still a little high and they were ordering the medication for him.
Doc called me later and repeated that and said it should come down with this medicine. He said they'd order it and it would be in late in the afternoon and I could pick it up Wednesday.
I went out to the barn and went down and got Biscuit. The Lee Ann's were there and we all visited on the wash rack and I worked on Biscuit's front hooves and groomed him. Emma, Kate's mom, came out and I spoke with her. She said Biscuit was so sweet and got upset when her little girl fell down! Zarro came up to where Biscuit was and was nuzzling him and he was very sweet with her. He would make a good horsey uncle to her! He got a ton of treats.
I took him back to the pasture and gave him his cookies with the DEX and he coughed - I think he ate too many today while up on the wash rack. He then snorted and blew horse snot ALL over my shirt. Thanks Biscuit!!!
I got a present from Sara McNeil and Lena, Biscuit's half sister! She bought one for herself and sent one to me. I hope to make this before Christmas. It is beautiful!!!
Doc called me later and repeated that and said it should come down with this medicine. He said they'd order it and it would be in late in the afternoon and I could pick it up Wednesday.
I went out to the barn and went down and got Biscuit. The Lee Ann's were there and we all visited on the wash rack and I worked on Biscuit's front hooves and groomed him. Emma, Kate's mom, came out and I spoke with her. She said Biscuit was so sweet and got upset when her little girl fell down! Zarro came up to where Biscuit was and was nuzzling him and he was very sweet with her. He would make a good horsey uncle to her! He got a ton of treats.
I took him back to the pasture and gave him his cookies with the DEX and he coughed - I think he ate too many today while up on the wash rack. He then snorted and blew horse snot ALL over my shirt. Thanks Biscuit!!!
I got a present from Sara McNeil and Lena, Biscuit's half sister! She bought one for herself and sent one to me. I hope to make this before Christmas. It is beautiful!!!
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Monday is FINALLY here
I got up early and headed to the barn around 7:30. I gave Jamie a giant whoopie chocolate pie coming in. He had locked Biscuit up for me. I pulled in and turned the trailer around and dropped the ramp. I got in the Kabota and headed down to get Biscuit. I put his halter on and we headed up to the wash rack. I hosed him off and brushed his mane and tail. Cleaned his face for him.
I loaded him up still wet so he wouldn't get hot as it was muggy Monday morning. I stopped at McDonald's for an Egg McMuffin. The ham came off for the dogs.
I got to Doc's and unloaded Biscuit and walked him into the aisle. When Doc came out he was poking Biscuit all over with a hemastat. I don't remember him doing that before but he said Biscuit wasn't very responsive in the back end and he certainly was Monday. He was looking at me with big white ringed eyes wondering what the heck Doc was doing to him.
Coggins was pulled and shots were given. Doc had Kayla walk/trot him up and down the aisle and Doc was trying to pull him off balance by his tail. Biscuit was pulling back!!!
Doc said he looked great. Great weight and condition and he said he'd never seen him look better. He listened under his jowls and then on his back to listen to his lungs. He said he couldn't find even a slight wheeze!!! I asked about the enzymes so they pulled another tube of blood. I won't know about the enzymes til Tuesday.
Doc said I could ride him once the enzyme test was back. He said wait til a little break in the weather.
I was thrilled!!! Cost today was $243. But that was shots and Coggins plus the other records.
I loaded him up still wet so he wouldn't get hot as it was muggy Monday morning. I stopped at McDonald's for an Egg McMuffin. The ham came off for the dogs.
I got to Doc's and unloaded Biscuit and walked him into the aisle. When Doc came out he was poking Biscuit all over with a hemastat. I don't remember him doing that before but he said Biscuit wasn't very responsive in the back end and he certainly was Monday. He was looking at me with big white ringed eyes wondering what the heck Doc was doing to him.
Coggins was pulled and shots were given. Doc had Kayla walk/trot him up and down the aisle and Doc was trying to pull him off balance by his tail. Biscuit was pulling back!!!
Doc said he looked great. Great weight and condition and he said he'd never seen him look better. He listened under his jowls and then on his back to listen to his lungs. He said he couldn't find even a slight wheeze!!! I asked about the enzymes so they pulled another tube of blood. I won't know about the enzymes til Tuesday.
Doc said I could ride him once the enzyme test was back. He said wait til a little break in the weather.
I was thrilled!!! Cost today was $243. But that was shots and Coggins plus the other records.
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Sunday - one day left til we go to the vet for checkup and shots!
I went out to the barn later this evening as I had cakes to make to support The Biscuit. I gave him treats and put his halter on.
He isn't as interested in the HorsLic now but wanted to graze. We walked around a bit, I think he thought I was holding out of treats. I pushed the HorsLic where Fat Kate could get to it. She was going to town on it.
He got more treats and then I put him up. It was hard squeezing past Kate! Biscuit licked on the Lic with her. I gave them both horse treats and the left.
Tomorrow is the day. I hope to get out to the barn early so I can hose him off as he is full of dried sweat and dirty. Hoping he is cleared to ride. He will get his shots tomorrow and be wormed when we get back to the barn. I texted Jamie to lock him up in the morning so he isn't stressed before I go.
Had to go get a new battery for my RAV4. I had that installed and headed home. Barry has had a stomach issue and I had put a simple chicken soup on earlier today. I got home and he said it was really good. I added more chicken, onions and potatoes and seasonings to have enough for his lunch tomorrow.
Saturday, September 7, 2019
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.
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, September 5, 2019
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!!
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, September 4, 2019
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!
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.
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, September 1, 2019
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.
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!
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!
Thursday, August 29, 2019
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.
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.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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.
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.
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.
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, August 24, 2019
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.
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?!!
I wonder if he missed me?!!
Friday, August 23, 2019
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.
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.
Wednesday Red Letter Day
I went to the barn at 11:00 AM and rode with the Lee Ann's down to Biscuit 's pasture in the Kabota. Hummmmm Biscuit said.....why is she on the Kabota and it is 11:00 AM? What is she up to? A ride? He didn't come into the corral but stood outside of it. I got the halter and lead rope and walked up to him. He kind of sucked back but let me halter him all the same. WOW.
Haltered Biscuit walked out to lick his HorsLick and then head for the barn.
He was hosed off and cleaned up. I put him in the arena and was helping The Lee Ann's clean feed buckets.
I went to get him and he was standing at the gate - nostrils flaring, sides billowing in and out and every blood vessel dilated. He didn't seem to be afraid or upset so I thought maybe he was running in the arena.
I hosed him off again and waited til he stopped breathing so hard. He must have been flying out there or something caused him to be upset. Who knows - all kinds of stuff running up and down the road there.
I left and went to Beaumont and came back to check on him. He was just fine. I put Equiderma lotion on his pasterns as he has that little fungus that always comes back.
I check on his medication and Jamie wasn't giving it correctly so I think we are lined out on dias and noches. I hope Jamie now understands!!
Haltered Biscuit walked out to lick his HorsLick and then head for the barn.
He was hosed off and cleaned up. I put him in the arena and was helping The Lee Ann's clean feed buckets.
I went to get him and he was standing at the gate - nostrils flaring, sides billowing in and out and every blood vessel dilated. He didn't seem to be afraid or upset so I thought maybe he was running in the arena.
I hosed him off again and waited til he stopped breathing so hard. He must have been flying out there or something caused him to be upset. Who knows - all kinds of stuff running up and down the road there.
I left and went to Beaumont and came back to check on him. He was just fine. I put Equiderma lotion on his pasterns as he has that little fungus that always comes back.
I check on his medication and Jamie wasn't giving it correctly so I think we are lined out on dias and noches. I hope Jamie now understands!!
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Tuesday's visit
I went out to the barn to see The Biscuit. He came in immediately. I put his halter on him and let him walk up and down the ranch road. He is such a good baby. He is looking wonderful
Kellie texted me last night. They were on their way to Buffalo Texas to pick up Elan. He wasn't doing well so they met the people that had him half way and took him to the vet clinic in Waller. They thought he was colicking. He cut his legs all up in the fence.
He has enteritis which is inflammation of the intestines. They have put in a tube so they can reflux every two hours. He is supposed to come home in a few days. Kellie is just going to bring him back home instead of sending him back where he was doing some R & R for his COPD.
Kellie texted me last night. They were on their way to Buffalo Texas to pick up Elan. He wasn't doing well so they met the people that had him half way and took him to the vet clinic in Waller. They thought he was colicking. He cut his legs all up in the fence.
He has enteritis which is inflammation of the intestines. They have put in a tube so they can reflux every two hours. He is supposed to come home in a few days. Kellie is just going to bring him back home instead of sending him back where he was doing some R & R for his COPD.
Crushed up pills
I went out to the barn with Mazlyn and Rhys to give the pills to Edgar and Jamie. Biscuit came up and I pulled the purple pan into the corral to let him lick on it.
Biscuit is looking fantastic!
Biscuit is looking fantastic!
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Sunday First Day of Antibiotics for Biscuit
I didn't get out there this morning but went at feeding time but I missed it by a few minutes - Jamie fed a little earlier than 4 and I got there at 4!
I talked to The Lee Ann's that were just coming back from a camping trip and then got a little bit of feed and went down to get Biscuit. He ate the feed and the pills but spit them out. I put them back in and made sure he ate them. I let him graze and lick on the HorsLic.
I went to Dollar General and bought a bunch of pill sorters. Came home and mashed up the pills and dumped it into the sorters - 2 for each dose plus 1 for vanilla cake mix. I was able to get one full days doses plus the cake mix into each one of them. I had enough to make a weeks worth.
I will take it out to Jamie tomorrow and show him how I want it fed. :-) This will all be behind us soon thank God.
Thank you Jesus for healing Biscuit.
I talked to The Lee Ann's that were just coming back from a camping trip and then got a little bit of feed and went down to get Biscuit. He ate the feed and the pills but spit them out. I put them back in and made sure he ate them. I let him graze and lick on the HorsLic.
I went to Dollar General and bought a bunch of pill sorters. Came home and mashed up the pills and dumped it into the sorters - 2 for each dose plus 1 for vanilla cake mix. I was able to get one full days doses plus the cake mix into each one of them. I had enough to make a weeks worth.
I will take it out to Jamie tomorrow and show him how I want it fed. :-) This will all be behind us soon thank God.
Thank you Jesus for healing Biscuit.
Saturday LAST DAY OF Marquis
I took Jackson out to the barn to give Biscuit his last dose of Marquis. Jackson drove the Kabota down the ranch road. We stopped to see Lamb Chop the little Brahman Bull. Then down to give Biscuit the last dose. We got a shovel and Jackson dug a little ditch to let the water out of the corral.
He had a good time and wants to come back in October to stay with me. I promised him he could ride Biscuit.
Biscuit is looking great. Looks like he feels good. Comes in IMMEDIATELY to me. That is nice!
He had a good time and wants to come back in October to stay with me. I promised him he could ride Biscuit.
Biscuit is looking great. Looks like he feels good. Comes in IMMEDIATELY to me. That is nice!
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Meds
I went late in the evening Tuesday and Wednesday to the barn n Barry's truck. Biscuit is doing great.
Thursday Kayden and I went to the barn and took the hay out of the Brenderup and stacked it on a tarp and covered it. I will need to bungie it down. We took the Kabota down to see Biscuit and give him his medicine.
Friday I had Maz, Rhys and Jackson with me. We went to Harbor Freight to get new tarps. Jackson was great helping me bungie down a new tarp over the hay. The other one was blown off the top of it but the hay didn't seem to have got wet. We gave Biscuit some treats.
I went back later and fed Biscuit. He is doing just fine and I thrilled to say! Tomorrow is his LAST day on Marquis.
Thursday Kayden and I went to the barn and took the hay out of the Brenderup and stacked it on a tarp and covered it. I will need to bungie it down. We took the Kabota down to see Biscuit and give him his medicine.
Friday I had Maz, Rhys and Jackson with me. We went to Harbor Freight to get new tarps. Jackson was great helping me bungie down a new tarp over the hay. The other one was blown off the top of it but the hay didn't seem to have got wet. We gave Biscuit some treats.
I went back later and fed Biscuit. He is doing just fine and I thrilled to say! Tomorrow is his LAST day on Marquis.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Tuesday Hay and Meds
Kayden and I drove to Winnie and picked up 18 bales of Jiggs hay for $81. I called Lee Ann and we are going to try to find a place for it at the barn. I brought the hay home and we will unload it probably Thursday.
I dropped Kayden off and brought the trailer home and backed it in. I didn't go out to the barn until it was dark! I got a little bit of feed, hugged up I-Lean and went down to Biscuit's pasture. He and Fat Kate came running in and then went out running and rearing up so I guess he is feeling just fine!
I called him and wow! He came into me. He let me halter him with no issues and I walked him out and fed him his little snack and then let lick on the HorsLick. Woo Hoo!! He is getting better!!
I dropped Kayden off and brought the trailer home and backed it in. I didn't go out to the barn until it was dark! I got a little bit of feed, hugged up I-Lean and went down to Biscuit's pasture. He and Fat Kate came running in and then went out running and rearing up so I guess he is feeling just fine!
I called him and wow! He came into me. He let me halter him with no issues and I walked him out and fed him his little snack and then let lick on the HorsLick. Woo Hoo!! He is getting better!!
Biscuit goes to the vet for a checkup and report
I got to the barn around 8:15 and Biscuit was locked up when I got down there in the Kubota. He was soaking wet with sweat so I walked him slowly up to the barn and hosed his off as he was nasty. Cleaned his face with a rag and he liked that after he realized I wasn't going to hurt him. I guess that towel looked pretty big!! I brushed his mane and tail and loaded him up.
We hauled over to Doc's and I unloaded him. There was a stallion on the front porch apron so I had to move Biscuit out of his line of vision. Doc then came to check out Biscuit. He had Kayla walk him up and down and turn both ways. Then he said to trot him out and Biscuit picked up that trot immediately and swished down the aisle.
Doc checked his eyes etc. He said he was doing great. He will take the last tube of Marquis and then start on 25 days of an antibiotic. Still no to the Platinum supplement. He was ok with a few licks on the HorsLic. Biscuit had some welts from bug bites and Doc said 5cc of the Dex for 2 days if it doesn't clear with 1 dose. Call him if they don't go away.
I asked Doc about having to give him DEX if I need to for his COPD. He said that was ok as they often give DEX to jump start the Marquis. He said he was out checking on Fat Kate the other day at Plum Nearly and Biscuit was going bananas running and bucking.
I asked about worming and that will be in 4 weeks when his shots are due. I will bring him to Doc for his shots and at that time we will determine whether he can be ridden on my planned camping trip to Ebenezer on the 3rd weekend of September. I told him it would be his call.
It was $113 Monday. I applied for the rebate that I thought was going to be $60. OMG it is $125!!! YAY.
While I was there someone called Doc about hay and I got their name and number and called about it as it is Jiggs hay. I will go get some tomorrow. Kayden is going to help me.
I got Biscuit back to the barn and dropped him off. I went back later with the DEX and gave him 5cc's and his Marquis. He is coming into me every time. I hope by giving him the HorsLic as treat will keep him coming to me.
I called Platinum to cancel and woo hoo. She refunded me the other bucket and said to keep it or donate it to Doc. I told her I am hoping Doc will reverse that decision and I will put Biscuit back on it so hopefully in a few months.
We hauled over to Doc's and I unloaded him. There was a stallion on the front porch apron so I had to move Biscuit out of his line of vision. Doc then came to check out Biscuit. He had Kayla walk him up and down and turn both ways. Then he said to trot him out and Biscuit picked up that trot immediately and swished down the aisle.
Doc checked his eyes etc. He said he was doing great. He will take the last tube of Marquis and then start on 25 days of an antibiotic. Still no to the Platinum supplement. He was ok with a few licks on the HorsLic. Biscuit had some welts from bug bites and Doc said 5cc of the Dex for 2 days if it doesn't clear with 1 dose. Call him if they don't go away.
I asked Doc about having to give him DEX if I need to for his COPD. He said that was ok as they often give DEX to jump start the Marquis. He said he was out checking on Fat Kate the other day at Plum Nearly and Biscuit was going bananas running and bucking.
I asked about worming and that will be in 4 weeks when his shots are due. I will bring him to Doc for his shots and at that time we will determine whether he can be ridden on my planned camping trip to Ebenezer on the 3rd weekend of September. I told him it would be his call.
It was $113 Monday. I applied for the rebate that I thought was going to be $60. OMG it is $125!!! YAY.
While I was there someone called Doc about hay and I got their name and number and called about it as it is Jiggs hay. I will go get some tomorrow. Kayden is going to help me.
I got Biscuit back to the barn and dropped him off. I went back later with the DEX and gave him 5cc's and his Marquis. He is coming into me every time. I hope by giving him the HorsLic as treat will keep him coming to me.
I called Platinum to cancel and woo hoo. She refunded me the other bucket and said to keep it or donate it to Doc. I told her I am hoping Doc will reverse that decision and I will put Biscuit back on it so hopefully in a few months.
Friday through Sunday
I had a wedding this weekend so I went out to the barn at various times. Friday I had to go to the airport to get Rori Fae. I brought her home around 1:30. I had to wait til Morgan got home to go out to the barn to give Biscuit his medication. I talked to Jamie about doing Jackie's Quinceneara Cake next year.
Saturday I went out after delivering my wedding cake. Biscuit seems to be doing great.
Sunday I went out after we had a little party for Rori Fae's 3rd birthday. I sent a message to Jamie to lock up Biscuit tomorrow as we are going to the vet. Jackie called me back and we discussed her cake. I am going to be one of the godmother/sponsors. :-)
Saturday I went out after delivering my wedding cake. Biscuit seems to be doing great.
Sunday I went out after we had a little party for Rori Fae's 3rd birthday. I sent a message to Jamie to lock up Biscuit tomorrow as we are going to the vet. Jackie called me back and we discussed her cake. I am going to be one of the godmother/sponsors. :-)
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Wednesday and Thursday Medication
I gave Biscuit his medicine around noon on Wednesday. He seems to be doing well. He ate some grass and and gave him some treats. Fly sprayed him and Equiderma lotion on his fetlock
I went out at 6:30 on Thursday to give him his medicine. He is now on Day 19 of 28. He looked perky in the face. I could see where he had scraped over his right eye on something - no blood just some hair loss. I fly sprayed him today. Flies are there but nothing horrible.
I called Doc yesterday and made the appointment on Monday at 9:00 AM to go for his check up. I will try to get to the barn around 7:45 as I want to hose him down before I load him up so he is clean and not a dirty looking dude. :-)
My friend Cherry (that I bought the Road Runner Trailer from) said that her late sister Linda's horse has EPM. She texted that to me today. I am so sorry. He is being treated by Dr. Findley in Vinton, La. I hope they caught it early. He was weak in the backend and fell down on his knees trail riding. OMG. I would have been so upset. I told her I would pray for him.
I went out at 6:30 on Thursday to give him his medicine. He is now on Day 19 of 28. He looked perky in the face. I could see where he had scraped over his right eye on something - no blood just some hair loss. I fly sprayed him today. Flies are there but nothing horrible.
I called Doc yesterday and made the appointment on Monday at 9:00 AM to go for his check up. I will try to get to the barn around 7:45 as I want to hose him down before I load him up so he is clean and not a dirty looking dude. :-)
My friend Cherry (that I bought the Road Runner Trailer from) said that her late sister Linda's horse has EPM. She texted that to me today. I am so sorry. He is being treated by Dr. Findley in Vinton, La. I hope they caught it early. He was weak in the backend and fell down on his knees trail riding. OMG. I would have been so upset. I told her I would pray for him.
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Monday's Medicine
I went to the barn around 11:30 am taking plates of brownies for a taste test! The Lee Ann's, Edgar, Jamie and Carson tasted and critiqued 3 different recipes of brownies. They like the light chocolate ones the best. Woot.
I made Biscuit's medicine in a little scoop of feed and went down to the pasture. He came in and I haltered him and led him out to eat his treat/medicine. I then opened his HorsLic and let him lick away. We are doing that every day and hopefully he will continue coming to me even after this daily medicine routine is over.
He slimed me from shoulder to hand walking him back into the pasture. :-) Lots of hugs and kisses today. Thank God he seems to be normal!!
I made Biscuit's medicine in a little scoop of feed and went down to the pasture. He came in and I haltered him and led him out to eat his treat/medicine. I then opened his HorsLic and let him lick away. We are doing that every day and hopefully he will continue coming to me even after this daily medicine routine is over.
He slimed me from shoulder to hand walking him back into the pasture. :-) Lots of hugs and kisses today. Thank God he seems to be normal!!
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Meds
I went out Friday afternoon to get Biscuit's feed ready. The LeeAnns were both there and I spoke with them. I had Morgan and Tristan with me.
Biscuit looked just fine. I gave him treats, let him lick his HorseLic - I had left the feed mix with Jamie.
Saturday I did basically the same. Mixed it and left it with Edgar. Biscuit enjoyed his HorseLic for a few minutes.
Sunday I went out after they had already been fed - got there about 15 minutes too late. I mixed him up a RTIC cup of feed, mixed in the medication that started week 3 so we are 15 days into the medication. I went down to the pasture and he came in and I haltered him and led him out so I could feed him without interference from Fat Kate. He ate his feed and then I opened the HorseLic. I fly sprayed him while he enjoyed that.
He is looking NORMAL. Just NORMAL. I like that. I am watching for heavy breathing - he coughed once trotting up to the barn Thursday so I know that freaking COPD is right around the corner. Hoping it is light this year as it hasn't been hot this week. Warm of course - but today is was cloudy and overcast with some sprinkles.
Biscuit looked just fine. I gave him treats, let him lick his HorseLic - I had left the feed mix with Jamie.
Saturday I did basically the same. Mixed it and left it with Edgar. Biscuit enjoyed his HorseLic for a few minutes.
Sunday I went out after they had already been fed - got there about 15 minutes too late. I mixed him up a RTIC cup of feed, mixed in the medication that started week 3 so we are 15 days into the medication. I went down to the pasture and he came in and I haltered him and led him out so I could feed him without interference from Fat Kate. He ate his feed and then I opened the HorseLic. I fly sprayed him while he enjoyed that.
He is looking NORMAL. Just NORMAL. I like that. I am watching for heavy breathing - he coughed once trotting up to the barn Thursday so I know that freaking COPD is right around the corner. Hoping it is light this year as it hasn't been hot this week. Warm of course - but today is was cloudy and overcast with some sprinkles.
Friday, August 2, 2019
Thursday Meds and hooves are trimmed
Lee Ann P. texted and said Craig was at the ranch. I got up from my chair and got ready and ran a few errands. I got some Nicker Makers to give to Biscuit and got to the barn around 11:30. I went down to the pasture and lo and behold!! Biscuit came in and I let him lick the HorsLic for a few minutes and then haltered him and took him up to the wash rack. He put himself into a trot on the way up - he coughed one time. I will have to keep a watch on that and start his Dex if he needs it but I will have to consult with Doc before I do that. He may have to go up in the arena with a fan on him. I tied him in the arena til Craig was ready. I got him some grain and added in his Marquis for a mid-day snack. When he was ready I cleaned the sand out of Biscuit's feet.
Craig did his feet and I asked him if he felt any weakness in his back end and he said no. Good Biscuit!!
I hosed him off. Lee Ann suggested I wash his legs in Skin So Soft with water to keep the mosquitoes and flies away. So I did that. Biscuit had a longish 3" or so raised spot on his neck on the left side. I am assuming from insects.
I stayed with Craig until he was done with Anika. She is very difficult to shoe and he was putting on 4 shoes. I told him he needs to tranquilize her as she is dangerous!
Biscuit seems to be doing well. Can't wait til my boy is healed and better - we are going trail riding in November and December over in Louisiana if I can!
Craig did his feet and I asked him if he felt any weakness in his back end and he said no. Good Biscuit!!
I hosed him off. Lee Ann suggested I wash his legs in Skin So Soft with water to keep the mosquitoes and flies away. So I did that. Biscuit had a longish 3" or so raised spot on his neck on the left side. I am assuming from insects.
I stayed with Craig until he was done with Anika. She is very difficult to shoe and he was putting on 4 shoes. I told him he needs to tranquilize her as she is dangerous!
Biscuit seems to be doing well. Can't wait til my boy is healed and better - we are going trail riding in November and December over in Louisiana if I can!
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Tuesday Treatment and talked to Doc
Still babysitting Tristan. He is teething. He was up at 7:30 with poop in his pants so I changed him and we headed out to the barn. He fell asleep in the car.
Got Biscuit's feed set up and headed down the ranch road. Biscuit was locked up to I dumped the feed in and fly sprayed him. I went ahead and opened the gate.
He finished up and off he went. He looks like he did before this happened.
I left the barn and headed for Doc's to pick up the other 2 tubes of Marquis. Doc was out on the front of the barn and asked how Biscuit was doing.
I told him he looked brighter by day 3 or 4. I asked him he thought it was the thyroid or Marquis and he said who knows? I asked how long he'd be on the thyroid and that may be 6 to 8 months - I told him I had got the 3 canisters free!! Woot.
I asked him about riding when the Marquis is over and he said not til it cools off so we don't stress him. He said he would then go on another treatment with something that is less in cost and Vitamin E.
I thanked him and said Biscuit appeared much better!
Spoke to Kassie and Kayla. Kassie said the meds should run around $150-$250 which is way better than $950!!
Got Biscuit's feed set up and headed down the ranch road. Biscuit was locked up to I dumped the feed in and fly sprayed him. I went ahead and opened the gate.
He finished up and off he went. He looks like he did before this happened.
I left the barn and headed for Doc's to pick up the other 2 tubes of Marquis. Doc was out on the front of the barn and asked how Biscuit was doing.
I told him he looked brighter by day 3 or 4. I asked him he thought it was the thyroid or Marquis and he said who knows? I asked how long he'd be on the thyroid and that may be 6 to 8 months - I told him I had got the 3 canisters free!! Woot.
I asked him about riding when the Marquis is over and he said not til it cools off so we don't stress him. He said he would then go on another treatment with something that is less in cost and Vitamin E.
I thanked him and said Biscuit appeared much better!
Spoke to Kassie and Kayla. Kassie said the meds should run around $150-$250 which is way better than $950!!
Monday Treatment
I had to call and have Jamie turn Biscuit loose as I was babysitting Tristan who was sick. When Barry came home I left to go feed Biscuit.
I got there before Jamie was feeding so I made his food with the thryoid meds and the Marquis. I held the bucket for him with Fat Kate trying to nose in. I also let him have some of the HorsLic which he likes. He looks better - eyes look normal.
I got there before Jamie was feeding so I made his food with the thryoid meds and the Marquis. I held the bucket for him with Fat Kate trying to nose in. I also let him have some of the HorsLic which he likes. He looks better - eyes look normal.
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Sunday treatment
I left for the barn around 8:35. I took Jamie a kolachi, a chocolate filled doughnut and a bottle of chocolate milk! Biscuit was in the corral waiting on me. I sprayed him with fly spray, put Equiderma lotion on his feet and brushed his mane and tail while he was eating. I wasn't quiet through when he walked off and said he was done. He looks good. I turned him loose.
Morgan and I went back to the barn around 7:30. I fed him some treats and let him lick the HorsLic for a few minutes. He looks a little brighter in the eyes - almost back to normal!
Morgan and I went back to the barn around 7:30. I fed him some treats and let him lick the HorsLic for a few minutes. He looks a little brighter in the eyes - almost back to normal!
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Saturday Treatment
Got to the barn and Edgar was coming down the ranch road. He had gave Biscuit a little bit of food but Biscuit knew it wasn't the right amount. He was still standing at the ranch road gate. I got him the rest of his feed squirted the last of the medication onto the feed and held the bucket while he ate it. He looks better but I think he has a way to go.
I will start on the 2nd tube tomorrow. I think he is looking much better and seems to be more energetic. Time will tell
Was up at Fred today and spoke with Kelly the man that has the hunt lease behind us. He said there was another gate I could go through to get to miles of trails/roads to ride on. Yay!!!
I will start on the 2nd tube tomorrow. I think he is looking much better and seems to be more energetic. Time will tell
Was up at Fred today and spoke with Kelly the man that has the hunt lease behind us. He said there was another gate I could go through to get to miles of trails/roads to ride on. Yay!!!
Friday Treatment
I had to go to Houston so arranged to have Biscuit turned loose. I had to take Rori to the airport to meet her grandmother to visit in North Carolina.
I cam home and rested and then headed for the barn around 3:30. Biscuit was locked up but as it turned out, Edgar had locked him up around 3:00 PM so I wouldn't have to chase him. I gave him his food and medication. I went up to the wash rack and talked to both Lee Ann's.
Biscuit is doing well. I can't wait til his eyes look totally normal. I told Edgar not to lock him up Saturday as I had a cake and would come in the afternoon.
I cam home and rested and then headed for the barn around 3:30. Biscuit was locked up but as it turned out, Edgar had locked him up around 3:00 PM so I wouldn't have to chase him. I gave him his food and medication. I went up to the wash rack and talked to both Lee Ann's.
Biscuit is doing well. I can't wait til his eyes look totally normal. I told Edgar not to lock him up Saturday as I had a cake and would come in the afternoon.
Thursday Treatment
Biscuit is doing well. He is tolerating the medication just fine. He seems to be getting a bit of a spark back.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Day 5 Wednesday
Morgan woke me up at 6:20 am to iron Rori's dress. Ugh. I did that and blow dried her hair for her little pictures at day care. Since I was already up, I got dressed and went to the barn to give Biscuit his medication. I waited down at his paddock for Jamie to come down with the feed.
While waiting, I snapped this picture. He looks much more bright eyed and bushy tailed like he used to. This is day 12 of the thyroid supplement. I just wonder what the enzyme levels are now. I am sure Doc will pull another blood panel when we are through with the Marquis.
It is the look in his eyes that looks better!!! Not hooded. Not have closed. Not looking off into lala land. My Biscuit Man is better and will get better!!
While waiting, I snapped this picture. He looks much more bright eyed and bushy tailed like he used to. This is day 12 of the thyroid supplement. I just wonder what the enzyme levels are now. I am sure Doc will pull another blood panel when we are through with the Marquis.
It is the look in his eyes that looks better!!! Not hooded. Not have closed. Not looking off into lala land. My Biscuit Man is better and will get better!!
Day 4 Tuesday
I went to the barn around 8:30 and got Biscuit. Brought him up to the barn and fed him. Medications stirred in and he eats it all. Sprayed him for flies. Turned him out in the arena and he walked around for a bit. I asked Jamie to get him some hay and he did.
I left as I had errands to run. About 2 hours later I was running to get the kids to take them to get haircuts. Lee Ann P. texted and said the arena wasn't working out. I called because I was in the car. Biscuit was blasting all over the arena, running, bucking, tearing up the arena with figure 8's. Lee Ann said she wasn't even going to step in the arena with him. Evidently hollering for Kate like a wild man.
I told her I would come later and take him back as I would have the kids with me. She said if he calmed down before them they'd take him back. She said he stopped blasting around while we were on the phone.
It was a little cooler yesterday and I think he is just feeling better. The low thyroid can make them feel sluggish. I think my Baby is getting better!!
I did go have the picture of Biscuit printed out and enlarged. So many people complimented it and said it looked like art. The wind in his mane, the curve of his neck, flair of the nostrils and the clouds all came together very nicely!!
I left as I had errands to run. About 2 hours later I was running to get the kids to take them to get haircuts. Lee Ann P. texted and said the arena wasn't working out. I called because I was in the car. Biscuit was blasting all over the arena, running, bucking, tearing up the arena with figure 8's. Lee Ann said she wasn't even going to step in the arena with him. Evidently hollering for Kate like a wild man.
I told her I would come later and take him back as I would have the kids with me. She said if he calmed down before them they'd take him back. She said he stopped blasting around while we were on the phone.
It was a little cooler yesterday and I think he is just feeling better. The low thyroid can make them feel sluggish. I think my Baby is getting better!!
I did go have the picture of Biscuit printed out and enlarged. So many people complimented it and said it looked like art. The wind in his mane, the curve of his neck, flair of the nostrils and the clouds all came together very nicely!!
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
2nd and 3rd Day of Marquis Treatment
2nd day was Sunday for treatment. I thought I got to the barn before Jamie fed the horses but I just missed it. I told Jamie about Biscuit and asked him to lock him up and not feed him in the morning as I would feed him. He gave me a little bucket of feed to I could put his medicine on it. I went to his pasture and he was looking at me with his though bubble saying "what are you doing here? I am not coming in the corral".
I took the bucket out to him. He acted like he was going to flee begone as he does in the pasture at times. He finally decided to eat the pellets while I just stood by him petting him and hugging him up. After he finished, I left the pasture, washed the bucket and put it up. Stopped and talked to Donnie at the barn. So day 2 of Marquis was completed.
Day 3. I got to the barn around 8:30. Biscuit just stood there so sweet for me to put his halter on him. I was talking to Jennifer Dontz on the phone so as I drove/walked Biscuit up to the front I stopped to let him eat grass while I finished talking to Jennifer. Biscuit was pretty sweaty as it was humid.
We got up to the wash rack, I got his pellets, added the medicine and fed it to Biscuit. He ate all of it while I sprayed him off, washing his legs. Then I scrubbed his mane and tail with Kirk's Castile Soap to whiten them. I washed his face and squirted water up in his sheath...pretty much a spa day.
Lee Ann Brown arrived and got Rogue out and cleaned him up. Biscuit dried off and I brushed his mane and tail out and then brushed him. OMG even after hosing him off he was full of dust/dirt. I told Lee Ann I felt his hair should have looked better on the Platinum Performance but considering the EMP maybe the PP kept him from looking like the pits. She said she could see what I was talking about his eyes looking dull. They also looked somewhat puffy all around them.
Lee Ann took Rogue to go down to his paddock and I got Biscuit to go and he was wanting to trot to catch up with Rogue. I snapped some iPhone pics of him as we went and videos when I turned him out. He took off running and bucking. He still has dull looking eyes but he was a little spunky and I was glad to see that. Maybe even just 3 days of it is helping.
So many of the Old Cowgirls Never Die - They Keep On Riding gang are praying for him. So many telling me their horses recovered from EPM with the Marquis and some asking what symptoms that I noticed in Biscuit. One lady is noticing the dullness/depressed look and I said call your vet and get the test.
I did text Kassie at Doc's office and ask what the results of Biscuit's test were so I would know the exact numbers and this is what she sent:
These are the pictures I took of Biscuit today. The top one came out so beautiful. Tomorrow I will put him in the arena area so that we can watch to make sure he is pooping correcting. He didn't poop on the wash rack today so I didn't see if it was too loose or too hard. Lee Ann Potter suggested it so we can make sure the medicine doesn't jack his bowels up.
I took the bucket out to him. He acted like he was going to flee begone as he does in the pasture at times. He finally decided to eat the pellets while I just stood by him petting him and hugging him up. After he finished, I left the pasture, washed the bucket and put it up. Stopped and talked to Donnie at the barn. So day 2 of Marquis was completed.
Day 3. I got to the barn around 8:30. Biscuit just stood there so sweet for me to put his halter on him. I was talking to Jennifer Dontz on the phone so as I drove/walked Biscuit up to the front I stopped to let him eat grass while I finished talking to Jennifer. Biscuit was pretty sweaty as it was humid.
We got up to the wash rack, I got his pellets, added the medicine and fed it to Biscuit. He ate all of it while I sprayed him off, washing his legs. Then I scrubbed his mane and tail with Kirk's Castile Soap to whiten them. I washed his face and squirted water up in his sheath...pretty much a spa day.
Lee Ann Brown arrived and got Rogue out and cleaned him up. Biscuit dried off and I brushed his mane and tail out and then brushed him. OMG even after hosing him off he was full of dust/dirt. I told Lee Ann I felt his hair should have looked better on the Platinum Performance but considering the EMP maybe the PP kept him from looking like the pits. She said she could see what I was talking about his eyes looking dull. They also looked somewhat puffy all around them.
Lee Ann took Rogue to go down to his paddock and I got Biscuit to go and he was wanting to trot to catch up with Rogue. I snapped some iPhone pics of him as we went and videos when I turned him out. He took off running and bucking. He still has dull looking eyes but he was a little spunky and I was glad to see that. Maybe even just 3 days of it is helping.
So many of the Old Cowgirls Never Die - They Keep On Riding gang are praying for him. So many telling me their horses recovered from EPM with the Marquis and some asking what symptoms that I noticed in Biscuit. One lady is noticing the dullness/depressed look and I said call your vet and get the test.
I did text Kassie at Doc's office and ask what the results of Biscuit's test were so I would know the exact numbers and this is what she sent:
These are the pictures I took of Biscuit today. The top one came out so beautiful. Tomorrow I will put him in the arena area so that we can watch to make sure he is pooping correcting. He didn't poop on the wash rack today so I didn't see if it was too loose or too hard. Lee Ann Potter suggested it so we can make sure the medicine doesn't jack his bowels up.
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Biscuit Has EPM
One of the worst things in the world for your horse to get - EMP - has found its way into my boy Biscuit. Over the last 8 weeks or so, I thought Biscuit was acting a little strange. Almost like he was sad and depressed. It was a look in his eyes. Not perky...not lively...not Biscuit.
We rode quiet a bit in April and May. At the first of April he was moving out and lively. By May not so much. I started having severe bursitis in my left hip - I noticed when I was riding the top of my thighs hurt. Later it was my left hip/top of leg. I camped in June with my regular peeps and I was in agony just taking care of Biscuit. Seems like we were both "to' up from the flo' up". I went to the doctor. She sent me to my knee surgeon. Bursitis was diagnosed and my hip injected. That was great as I couldn't walk very well and was in severe pain. The shot helped and I rested it.
I took Aliva on a horse camping trip on July 7-9 at Ebenezer. Getting the trailer and car loaded was a chore. Off we went. We rode Monday and Tuesday. Biscuit just seemed off. Wondering off the trail at various times. Balked at going through the black hole. Stopping in the trail and just standing there like he didn't want to move out.
When I tried to mount up it felt like I was slammed in the hip with a baseball bat. Didn't hurt to ride but it hurt like the dickens to get on. We had a good time but I must have said a million times "what the hell is wrong with you?" to Biscuit.
When I dropped Alivia off at Doc's place I asked Kassie what she thought of how Biscuit was acting. She said test him for EPM. Hummmmm....I hauled him home and put him in his pasture. The next day I spoke with the Lee Ann's and told them I was worried. Lee Ann asked for details and I told her what I noticed and what Kassie said. She said that is what she thought it could be. I called Doc going down to Biscuit's pasture. He said bring him tomorrow so I did. He walked him up and down, pulling him sideways with his tail. He said he was placing his feet where they were supposed to go and that was a good thing. Blood tests were drawn. Tests for thyroid and EPM were done. His enzymes in his muscles were slightly high. His thyroid is slightly under active. Doc came out to the barn to take more blood to analyze the next evening on Friday. He called the next day and said come get some thyroid meds for him. Barry went and got it for me. The tests were $403 - supplement $30.
I didn't hear back on the EPM til today which was a week and 2 days later. Doc texted me this morning and said the EPM was positive and to come get the meds at noon. I got there at noon and Doc and I planned out to give him the Marquis for a month and access after that. No worming for now but should be ok for vaccines in September. The bill today was $1,070. Hoping we only need one round of this but I bet it is going to be 2. Biscuit isn't wobbly on his feet or falling down. I think I caught this very early.
Barry, Morgan, Rori and Tristan went out to the barn to give Biscuit his first dose. Ended up putting it over treats as he was fighting me like crazy.
Lee Ann and I talked about his COPD and what to do if I can't give him DEX when the heaving starts. We will put him up in the barn with a fan on him. Whatever it takes to get my boy better.
We rode quiet a bit in April and May. At the first of April he was moving out and lively. By May not so much. I started having severe bursitis in my left hip - I noticed when I was riding the top of my thighs hurt. Later it was my left hip/top of leg. I camped in June with my regular peeps and I was in agony just taking care of Biscuit. Seems like we were both "to' up from the flo' up". I went to the doctor. She sent me to my knee surgeon. Bursitis was diagnosed and my hip injected. That was great as I couldn't walk very well and was in severe pain. The shot helped and I rested it.
I took Aliva on a horse camping trip on July 7-9 at Ebenezer. Getting the trailer and car loaded was a chore. Off we went. We rode Monday and Tuesday. Biscuit just seemed off. Wondering off the trail at various times. Balked at going through the black hole. Stopping in the trail and just standing there like he didn't want to move out.
When I tried to mount up it felt like I was slammed in the hip with a baseball bat. Didn't hurt to ride but it hurt like the dickens to get on. We had a good time but I must have said a million times "what the hell is wrong with you?" to Biscuit.
When I dropped Alivia off at Doc's place I asked Kassie what she thought of how Biscuit was acting. She said test him for EPM. Hummmmm....I hauled him home and put him in his pasture. The next day I spoke with the Lee Ann's and told them I was worried. Lee Ann asked for details and I told her what I noticed and what Kassie said. She said that is what she thought it could be. I called Doc going down to Biscuit's pasture. He said bring him tomorrow so I did. He walked him up and down, pulling him sideways with his tail. He said he was placing his feet where they were supposed to go and that was a good thing. Blood tests were drawn. Tests for thyroid and EPM were done. His enzymes in his muscles were slightly high. His thyroid is slightly under active. Doc came out to the barn to take more blood to analyze the next evening on Friday. He called the next day and said come get some thyroid meds for him. Barry went and got it for me. The tests were $403 - supplement $30.
I didn't hear back on the EPM til today which was a week and 2 days later. Doc texted me this morning and said the EPM was positive and to come get the meds at noon. I got there at noon and Doc and I planned out to give him the Marquis for a month and access after that. No worming for now but should be ok for vaccines in September. The bill today was $1,070. Hoping we only need one round of this but I bet it is going to be 2. Biscuit isn't wobbly on his feet or falling down. I think I caught this very early.
Barry, Morgan, Rori and Tristan went out to the barn to give Biscuit his first dose. Ended up putting it over treats as he was fighting me like crazy.
Lee Ann and I talked about his COPD and what to do if I can't give him DEX when the heaving starts. We will put him up in the barn with a fan on him. Whatever it takes to get my boy better.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Platinum Performance
I received the Platinum Performance for Biscuit. He is up to date on everything except teeth floating. I will have his teeth floated soon.
If you have any questions regarding Platinum Colic Coverage™, please don't hesitate to call a Platinum Advisor or click here to view the terms and conditions.
Dear Denise,
We would like to welcome you to Platinum Colic Coverage™ and confirm that Biscuit has been successfully enrolled in the program.
Coverage™ for Biscuit will begin 28 calendar days from the day your order shipped. Please find a few important items below:
Enrolled Horse: Biscuit
Platinum Colic Coverage™ ID: EQCO68534
Level of Coverage: $8,000
Level of Coverage: $8,000
Scoops to be fed daily: Two
If you have any questions regarding Platinum Colic Coverage™, please don't hesitate to call a Platinum Advisor or click here to view the terms and conditions.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Platinum Performance Supplements
Last year Lee Ann, the barn manager, went to California and was very impressed with the condition of the horses. They were on Platinum Performance supplements. She got some for the barn. I paid for Red to have it and Biscuit got some too. Wow. Made a huge difference in both of them.
We were on it for a few months until Red was so fat and sassy I took him off of it along with Biscuit. Biscuit looked fabulous.
I rode with Layne a few weeks ago and we talked about how good Nelson looks. She is giving him Platinum. I decided to put Biscuit back on this supplement to keep my boy healthy for the rest of his days. I just ordered it auto ship today which comes with Colic Surgery of $8,000 insurance policy. Biscuit has NEVER colic'ed thank God.
I should receive it by the end of the week and we will start Biscuit on it.
I don't ride Biscuit hard but we do go miles and miles - 30 last week in just 3 days. Trying to make sure he stays in good shape!!
We were on it for a few months until Red was so fat and sassy I took him off of it along with Biscuit. Biscuit looked fabulous.
I rode with Layne a few weeks ago and we talked about how good Nelson looks. She is giving him Platinum. I decided to put Biscuit back on this supplement to keep my boy healthy for the rest of his days. I just ordered it auto ship today which comes with Colic Surgery of $8,000 insurance policy. Biscuit has NEVER colic'ed thank God.
I should receive it by the end of the week and we will start Biscuit on it.
I don't ride Biscuit hard but we do go miles and miles - 30 last week in just 3 days. Trying to make sure he stays in good shape!!
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