tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post2156483849492442818..comments2023-05-25T02:16:06.775-07:00Comments on Spencer's New Life: SWEEEEET SUCCESS!Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02305775472162422744noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-62656728275255292102009-09-28T08:00:36.121-07:002009-09-28T08:00:36.121-07:00Wow, congrats! I once knew a mare who was scared o...Wow, congrats! I once knew a mare who was scared of lifting her feet for the farrier due to abuse in her life. She wasn't even a very big or strong or stubborn horse, but trimming or even cleaning her feet was next to impossible. They ended up trimming her under sedation whenever it needed to be done and I just can't help but wonder if it would have been possible to help the mare as well as the owners by teaching her to pick up her feet, one step after another. It's so great that you made the effort and actually managed to get this far - from now on I'm sure you'll progress much faster. Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-90840122640087827492009-09-27T21:01:38.970-07:002009-09-27T21:01:38.970-07:00Thank you Brandy. I saw that muscle also when I f...Thank you Brandy. I saw that muscle also when I first took a look at that photo. Weird huh. I figured it was just stress at the time??<br /><br />But a nice massage couldn't hurt. I have a friend who works on our horses and she sure makes them feel great. She'd have to use a ladder with Spencer, but we could accomodate her for sure!<br /><br />Thanks for checking in!<br /><br /> I appreciate it,<br />PatPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02305775472162422744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-20617849931772848092009-09-27T20:09:22.128-07:002009-09-27T20:09:22.128-07:00Good work! Such patience and love pays off in hug...Good work! Such patience and love pays off in huge dividends!!<br /><br />Looking at his photos, I'm wondering if an equine massage would be helpful? The muscles of his neck look weird as he works to pick up his hoof. Referred pain can also prevent a horse from being willing, of course. Plus it makes the horsies happy!<br /><br />http://jumping-percheron.blogspot.com/2009/01/klein-loves-jacquie.html<br /><br />Good luck in your work with this sweet guy!Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16030144097656677108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-40655693600824351332009-09-08T01:36:39.207-07:002009-09-08T01:36:39.207-07:00This all happened over 2 months ago. I do hope not...This all happened over 2 months ago. I do hope nothing awful has happened to cause the lack of updates.<br /><br />I keep checking in to see if there has been further successes with the other 3 hooves.Englishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426362060504410131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-31730664301179828522009-09-08T01:34:37.088-07:002009-09-08T01:34:37.088-07:00This was over 2 months ago. I do hope nothing awfu...This was over 2 months ago. I do hope nothing awful has happened since then to cause the absence of updates. I keep checking in to see if there has been the same success with the other 3 hooves yet.Englishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426362060504410131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-70224260585479188452009-06-11T12:23:59.890-07:002009-06-11T12:23:59.890-07:00Wow, thank you! I just noticed in the picture of ...Wow, thank you! I just noticed in the picture of the nice buttshot of me, how tense his is. Sheesh. Poor guy.<br /><br />Yep, the hoof jacks are great. I couldn't do this job without it.<br /><br />I use Rainmaker on my horses hooves this time of year. Is moisturizes so they don't get as brittle. Makes your tools last longer too.<br /><br />In Texas, years ago, a thorough (independent) study was done on hoof treatments. Some over moisturized, some not enough, some did nothing and were a complete waste of money as is so much of what is offered to the horse community.<br /><br />But Rainmaker came out as the top treatment for not over-moisturizing and offering the hoof just what it needs to stay flexible and healthy.<br /><br />Also, for really brittle hooves, I let the hose run on the ground, in the grass and just go stand the horse in it for about 10 minutes. That helps a lot too. <br /><br />Hooves are way easier to trim after a bath, just like our toenails!<br /><br />PatPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02305775472162422744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-87130762709343595252009-06-11T12:14:44.448-07:002009-06-11T12:14:44.448-07:00Amazing. I'm just as proud of you as Spencer....Amazing. I'm just as proud of you as Spencer. That is one hard job training a draft to pick up it's feet let alone doing the trimming.<br /><br />I find that even after soaking, Trooper's hooves are really, really hard. Do you have any tips on trimming draft soles that would make it easier for me?<br /><br />You have the same hoof jack that I have. I like them because they are not as easy to kick over.bhmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07305625629888108578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-62211753603574171302009-06-02T10:18:19.695-07:002009-06-02T10:18:19.695-07:00YOU DID IT! HE DID IT! AWESOMENESS!
Give him a car...YOU DID IT! HE DID IT! AWESOMENESS!<br />Give him a carrot and a scruff on the forelock for me.skatejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774816589101208646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-60105441557561632332009-06-02T09:14:02.308-07:002009-06-02T09:14:02.308-07:00Thanks! I know! It's a huge breakthrough for us....Thanks! I know! It's a huge breakthrough for us. <br /><br />Take the time it takes and "eventually" it takes less time!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02305775472162422744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-4959290551313114712009-06-02T08:21:51.229-07:002009-06-02T08:21:51.229-07:00Ohh, GOOD boy, Spencer! (And good girl, Pat - way ...Ohh, GOOD boy, Spencer! (And good girl, Pat - way to go!) Wish I had been there!DraftCrossFoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465738018386147589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-21480748288529293242009-06-02T06:56:17.251-07:002009-06-02T06:56:17.251-07:00I sure as heck would be jumping up and down for jo...I sure as heck would be jumping up and down for joy and running around like a madwoman!! I know with my mare, she used to get so freaked out and would try to kick our heads off, we used to have her sedated (not knocked out though) and with each trimming (and working on picking up feet in between) we would lessen the dose of the sedative and after about three times of that, she didn't need it anymore. I know Spencer's situation is totally different, but it definitely sounds as if your mothod is slowly but definitely surely working. Congrats!! <br /><br />I've enjoyed reading your blog about him since the start and get so excited each time you post :)ezra_pandorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04626213285612235702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-23152217968952042402009-06-02T04:57:37.336-07:002009-06-02T04:57:37.336-07:00Oh my! What a breakthrough. I agree with you on ho...Oh my! What a breakthrough. I agree with you on how wonderful something daft as lifting a hoof can be. Just goes to show 'Take the time it takes' pays off! Well done, both of you! xxxCillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044703850654289825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933996164893403706.post-47951539925067859712009-06-01T23:40:12.610-07:002009-06-01T23:40:12.610-07:00You are KIDDING?!?! that is the most awesome news...You are KIDDING?!?! that is the most awesome news! Especially for those of us who have been following since before he came to you. That is just AMAZING.<br /><br />The amount of trust (for both of you!) and the "getting it"... those pics just blew me away!<br /><br />Thanks for posting - that made my day!<br /><br /><br />(and by the way - my email is acting funky and poor Kona needs a trim - any chance you'll be out our way soon or if we can come over? :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112453369738198010noreply@blogger.com