Conspiracy of Uselessness
I swear Levi is conspiring to be a pasture pet. I think I’ve ridden him like 20 times since November. He spent two months not being ridden, and then, when… Read more »
Category Archives: Leg Injury
Product Review: Dura-Tech No Bow Quick Wraps
As I was wrapping horse legs for the millionth time the other night, I realized I’ve never done a review of one of my favorite products: Dura-Tech No Bow Quick Wraps…. Read more »
What’s Nilla Up To?
What’s Nilla been up to lately? Short answer: a fat lot of nothing. Longer Answer: She’s back on stall rest. A few weeks after being cleared to return to work,… Read more »
Nilla Update
At the end of July, Nilla was diagnosed with a minor suspensory tear. The tear is very small, on only the lateral part of the suspensory, and below the branch…. Read more »
Mini Updates
Turkeys Shockingly, both of the turkeys are still alive. We really only got two with the expectation that one would die because they are supposedly very fragile birds to raise… Read more »
Well, that sucks
My vet cleared Nilla to return to work after her joint capsule tear, but she still seemed slightly off to me. It was so subtle, you really had to be… Read more »
Rule of Three
A lot of non horsey people ask us why we own three horses when there are only two of us who ride. But I’m sure anyone reading this knows why… Read more »
Non Horse Shopping Updates
Leg Injury Nilla’s wound continues to heal well. However, I’ve discovered that her leg has changed color. I think it was just the Alluspray, but I’ve scrubbed the leg clean… Read more »
Sugardine
At the advice of my vet, I’ve been treating Nilla’s leg with Sugardine. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone. My vet explained how to make and use… Read more »
Nilla’s Back
At the walk only. But still, it’s more than nothing. I was away for Christmas, but returned and lunged her on New Year’s eve to determine her soundness. She looked… Read more »