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  • #281
    Woo hoo!

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    • #282


      Great news. I've been silently following and jingling. Glad to hear the happy news.
      F O.B
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      • #283
        That is GREAT news! Good for you and Abe.
        ~Amy~ TrakehNERD clique
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        • #284
          Fessy's Mom, sounds like very good news. I'm so very happy for you.

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          • #285
            Trust me, Fessy, I know exactly how wonderful those words are to hear! That's so great about Abe!!!

            Tara is supposed to be on strict stall rest for 2 weeks, then she can be hand-walked "short distances" for the next 2 months, then she can be turned out in a small paddock. At 4 months post-surgery, she has go back and be checked out to see if she can start working again.

            I can't wait until Tara can at least start hand-walking. She's being very good in her stall, but she is so cranky! She just glares at me when I'm there, and my barn owner swears Tara is cursing her everytime she turns out the other horses. She really isn't into the Likit- anybody have any ideas on how to get her interested? Or maybe Abe would like an unwrapped-but-never-licked Likit for his convalescence?

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              #286
              I just got home from visiting Abe in the clinic. Poor guy, he was very depressed, and looked thin. I called his name when I walked up to the stall, but he didn't look, he just stood quietly. I opened the door and he perked up a little bit, but when I walked over to him, he turned his butt to me. I don't think he was warning me, just letting me know that he wasn't happy and wanted to be left alone.

              So I went back out and got the bag of baby carrots I had brought for him and that definitely got his interest. So he took a few and then I began to groom him. He seemed to enjoy it for the first few minutes then he actually pinned his ears at me. He'd never done that before. But I gently continued and he stood quietly for me. I then gave him lots of hugs and forehead rubs and he really seemed to enjoy that. I also spent a few minutes explaining to him that this wasn't like the last time he had surgery. He would not be returning to racing this time, but back to our little farm to live out his days. I'm not sure he believed me, he's had such a tough life so far, I can't blame him.

              I spoke to the vet on call who told me he was doing well. They had changed his wrap that morning and the incision looked good. His left knee had also been clipped so I asked if they had done anything with it. She told me they had x-rayed it, and aside from minor arthritic changes, it looked okay.

              I'm so glad I went to see him. I'm sure he thinks he's on his way to another race track somewhere. I just hope I was able to get him to understand that he was through with racing and was going to have a happy, relaxed life from now on.

              I can't wait until Monday morning when we go to bring him home.

              And oh yeah. He'll be sound again!
              I would like to think I will die an heroic death...

              But it's more likely I'll trip over my dog and choke on a spoonful of frosting.

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              • #287
                Fessy's Mom, what great news to hear that he is doing well and only has some arthritis in the other knee I am sure he will feel much better when he gets home and realizes it's not back to work. I'm sure he was just crabby because he's sore (I know I would be ) Give him an extra carrot and a kiss on the nose from me. Now sending stall rest jingles

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                • #288
                  I, too, have been following Abe's story, keeping my fingers crossed along the way. I'm very, very pleased that he's on the mend.

                  If you have time, you might want to try some clicker training with him while he's stall bound. It's lots of fun for horses and the handler, so you will probably want to keep it up as he begins to be able to exercise a little.

                  I love success stories; they make up for all the grim ones we know.

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                  • #289
                    I remember going to see my old horse after some surgery, when he was still at the clinic. He was so sad, especially when I was leaving.

                    Great news about his prognosis!

                    I'm waiting for the day when Quentin will actually eat a carrot. So far, the only thing he'll eat out of my hand is grain. It's quite a change from my other spoiled creatures!
                    \"Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed.\" -- Ralph Waldo E

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                      #290
                      Thanks again for all the jingles everyone!

                      EBO - I did some clicker training with the crazy mare I had a few years ago. It really was fun and she seemed to enjoy it. For whatever reason I didn't stick with it with her (maybe because she was CRAZY!). But Abe is so smart, I'm sure he'd catch right on. What a great idea!

                      Duffy - how is Mr. Eloquent doing? I'm sorry to hear he hasn't yet learned the pleasures of treats, but I'm sure he will soon. Abe liked carrots right away but looked at me like I was giving him dog poop when I handed him an apple slice.

                      I thought all of Abe's Aunties would like to see some pics of their nephew recovering at the clinic.

                      The first one is of his happy greeting to me when I first got there.
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                      I would like to think I will die an heroic death...

                      But it's more likely I'll trip over my dog and choke on a spoonful of frosting.

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                        #291
                        Here's one of him showing off his bandage. (The caption is a stolen line from Kramer on Seinfeld)
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                        I would like to think I will die an heroic death...

                        But it's more likely I'll trip over my dog and choke on a spoonful of frosting.

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                        • #292
                          Quentin is still a tad off in his LF from his spill. But, he's better every day.

                          His bad skin crud looks like it's in the same place as Abe's!
                          \"Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed.\" -- Ralph Waldo E

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                          • #293
                            Yea Abe! Love the first pic...it's not his best side, though. Jingle Jingle Jingle

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                            • #294
                              Great pic - LOL! He's such a cutie. Here's hoping he mends well! I'm going to be going through the same thing soon with Josh - except it's his hock. I'll show Josh Abe's picture and tell him how brave Abe is and that surgery is nothing to be scared of!
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                              • #295
                                Actually, Melissa, I know he may look thin to you but he really doesn't look too bad in the picture. He certainly is a cutie. Thanks for the update. I am glad he is doing well. He is going to be VERY happy when he finds out he doesn't have to go back to work when he gets out of the horspital. Did I mention that he is a cutie????
                                ~Amy~ TrakehNERD clique
                                *Bugs 5/86-3/10 OTTB Mare* RIP lovely Lady, I miss you
                                *Frodo '03 Anglo Trakehner Gelding*
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                                  #296
                                  Minor setback. Apparently Abe had some diarrhea last night so they ran some blood tests and his white count is elevated. So they need to keep him a couple of extra days. They said he seemed fine, but they want to keep him as a precaution.

                                  I was so looking forward to having him home tomorrow, especially after seeing him so depressed at the clinic.

                                  Please jingle for a speedy recovery from this little setback so that I can bring him home Wednesday.
                                  I would like to think I will die an heroic death...

                                  But it's more likely I'll trip over my dog and choke on a spoonful of frosting.

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                                  • #297
                                    I was wondering what was up since he seemed so "aloof" on your last visit. I hope Abe is feeling better soon!!!!

                                    *Jingle Jingle Jingle*
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                                    • #298
                                      JINGLES ABE!!! Hang in there Melissa. I am sorry for this setback. Keep us posted.
                                      ~Amy~ TrakehNERD clique
                                      *Bugs 5/86-3/10 OTTB Mare* RIP lovely Lady, I miss you
                                      *Frodo '03 Anglo Trakehner Gelding*
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                                      • #299
                                        Daily Jingle! Come on Abe...quit giving your Mom so much to worry about.

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                                        • #300
                                          I hope you get great news tomorrow - Fessy's Mom. You two are just meant to be together, it was obvious in those first pictures you posted.

                                          One of my horses would not look at me if I had to leave him at the clinic. He would take treats from EVERYONE but me. Then when I would be taking him home, life would be just fine again.

                                          Good Luck and I will be thinking of you both!
                                          Pat

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