Clay

Hilary Level 4 Posts: 1,603	Clay Nov 28, 2006 15:16:54 GMT -3 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hilary on Nov 28, 2006 15:16:54 GMT -3 thanks everyone!! i will have some more photo's up later!
	"When your horse follows you without being asked, when he rubs his head on yours, and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine...you know you are loved." * A Friend may steal from you, talk about you, lie to you, but a true friend will never do those things, because a true friend, is a horse.

Hilary
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Clay Dec 1, 2006 16:44:56 GMT -3

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Post by Hilary on Dec 1, 2006 16:44:56 GMT -3

hey everyone,
Bad news about Clay,
well it all started when i noticed when i would brush his back/barrel, and he would move his head up and down, so i just though you know like it was just a itichie spot or somthing. So anyway yesterday i went out and i decided to cheek it out, and when i put my hand on the spot, he bobed his head agan, then i pitched it and he droped his back , tensed up and bobed his head....
I got sara to look at it, and she said it was the saddle pitching him.... it probly is, but anyother possablity's? or anything i can do?
Hilary.

Last Edit: Dec 1, 2006 16:45:52 GMT -3 by Hilary

"When your horse follows you without being asked, when he rubs his head on yours, and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine...you know you are loved."

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A Friend may steal from you, talk about you, lie to you, but a true friend will never do those things, because a true friend, is a horse.

Sarah Global Moderator Posts: 2,637	Clay Dec 1, 2006 16:48:37 GMT -3 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sarah on Dec 1, 2006 16:48:37 GMT -3 I would get your coach to look him over first, keep an eye on it, and start thinking about maybe getting the vet to look at him. Hope he's feeling better soon!
	"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

Hilary Level 4 Posts: 1,603	Clay Dec 1, 2006 17:13:55 GMT -3 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hilary on Dec 1, 2006 17:13:55 GMT -3 thanks sarah!
	"When your horse follows you without being asked, when he rubs his head on yours, and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine...you know you are loved." * A Friend may steal from you, talk about you, lie to you, but a true friend will never do those things, because a true friend, is a horse.

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Clay Dec 1, 2006 23:52:39 GMT -3

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Post by Mellu on Dec 1, 2006 23:52:39 GMT -3

Poor clayton

. P.s. I miss you guys!!!!!

So..no trail ride tomorow?

What saddle are you riding him in now?? Was it mine pinching him?

Also, remember when you're checking his back that you have to go from withers to loins, and push/"pinch" slowly and not TOO hard, because, hey, If I were to push you/prod at you hard you'd move away from me too(him dropping his back). I also think a rubber grooma groomer with dull, rounded spikes would feel nice to him too(I'm not him, of course, but it's an idea!). Just gently rubbing it over his sore back muscles. I know Prancer LOVES it, starts falling asleep, haha. Just softly and slowly!

And on your way back(getting his back okay again)...take it slow. He's only three, you two have all the time in the world, a few weeks at a walk(Hacking out with meeeeeeeeeeeee:D) won't hurt you! Not sure if his back is to that point that he'd need time off, it's just a suggestion. Plus, it would be fun anyway!

Anyway, that a few things I've learned from the entire bad back experience!

Last Edit: Dec 1, 2006 23:53:59 GMT -3 by Mellu

Hilary
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Clay Dec 2, 2006 10:19:02 GMT -3

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Post by Hilary on Dec 2, 2006 10:19:02 GMT -3

hey everyone,
well Ann marie was out yesterday and did the Rikik (cant spell it) on him, she siad he was confused and a bit sad..... so she said he may not know what is expectied of him... she did a wickket job though, it realy help me and him...

Anyway here are some random photo's :

Clay be cute

looking out of his window.

on cross ties:

Being SOOO cute <3

"HELLOOOO"

On Cross Ties agan.

Im sooo cute <3 (agan

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Me and Clay <3

THATS ALL <3

Last Edit: Dec 2, 2006 10:22:09 GMT -3 by Hilary

"When your horse follows you without being asked, when he rubs his head on yours, and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine...you know you are loved."

*
A Friend may steal from you, talk about you, lie to you, but a true friend will never do those things, because a true friend, is a horse.

Sarah Global Moderator Posts: 2,637	Clay Dec 2, 2006 11:10:04 GMT -3 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sarah on Dec 2, 2006 11:10:04 GMT -3 Wow he is pratically red! (The colour not the horse!) He's so cute
	"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

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Clay Dec 2, 2006 11:13:05 GMT -3

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Post by Suzanne on Dec 2, 2006 11:13:05 GMT -3

awww he is sooo beautiful!! What a cute boy! Love the pictures

As for his back, be patient, I with Sarah... keep an eye out and if needed call the vet. You don't want it getting any worse...

Check his back daily (Mel explained how to do it, if you didn't know how already...

Hope Clay gets better soon!!

Hilary Level 4 Posts: 1,603	Clay Dec 2, 2006 11:17:09 GMT -3 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hilary on Dec 2, 2006 11:17:09 GMT -3 thanks guys!
	"When your horse follows you without being asked, when he rubs his head on yours, and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine...you know you are loved." * A Friend may steal from you, talk about you, lie to you, but a true friend will never do those things, because a true friend, is a horse.

Victoria Level 3 Me and Eve Posts: 964	Clay Dec 2, 2006 11:25:17 GMT -3 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Victoria on Dec 2, 2006 11:25:17 GMT -3 Hilary, he is gorgeous! He has such a baby face!! Hope his back gets better!
	- Experiencing the gaze of a horse is like feeling love, friendship, sincerity, strength, and whimsy all rolled into one objet d'art. - A horses mane is a window into his personality : loose, he becomes the athlete ; braided, he becomes the performer ; shaved, he becomes the obedient ; and adorned with hay, he becomes the clown.

happilyeverafter Level 5 Cativa Cativa Cativa! Posts: 6,518	Clay Dec 2, 2006 12:57:43 GMT -3 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by happilyeverafter on Dec 2, 2006 12:57:43 GMT -3 Good luck with healing up his back The last picture of you and him is absolutely perfect!!
	Cativa the Diva, owned and loved by Gillian Sheppard

Jessica Level 4 Posts: 1,674	Clay Dec 2, 2006 13:03:46 GMT -3 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jessica on Dec 2, 2006 13:03:46 GMT -3 You guys look soooooooooooo cute together! I love Clay

Hilary Level 4 Posts: 1,603	Clay Dec 2, 2006 13:11:07 GMT -3 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hilary on Dec 2, 2006 13:11:07 GMT -3 thanks everyone!
	"When your horse follows you without being asked, when he rubs his head on yours, and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine...you know you are loved." * A Friend may steal from you, talk about you, lie to you, but a true friend will never do those things, because a true friend, is a horse.

dduff Level 2 Posts: 416	Clay Dec 2, 2006 19:06:11 GMT -3 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dduff on Dec 2, 2006 19:06:11 GMT -3 He looks great Hilary!!! Definately keep an eye on his back. If it gets worse I would call the vet. Lunging him with and without the saddle may help you figure out if it's the saddle that is causing the problem.

Emily C Administrator Posts: 4,504	Clay Dec 2, 2006 19:20:03 GMT -3 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Emily C on Dec 2, 2006 19:20:03 GMT -3 he is suchhh a nice horse..maybe im partial to him because he's red's twin..

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