Lameness...The Pony Box...and Other Various Interests

Sorry I have been MIA lately! I'm back. And it's raining. And I thought what a lovely time to write :)

I went home last weekend to discover Lily was off. (Really hoping this one doesn't last two years ;) If you do not already know, Lily suffered two years ago from a tarsal sheath swelling in her hock, causing lameness in her right hind. Anyways, it appears Lily is a tad bit off- but good news- it is much better than the last time around. Plus, she seemed quite happy that when I came it wasn't to ride her- but instead to go out grazing on the late summer pasture!

She has an appointment with Dr. Grant on Monday- so pray for a good prognosis/recovery. (I'll explain the exact injury then-once we know for sure.)
More than likely, Lily will need to take the winter off and spend some quality time in her stall.
But that's okay, as long as my baby gets better!

So with this news...I thought about writing a little spiel about lameness!

So click on this link, and see if you can get it right!!
Can You Guess Which Leg is Lame??

Did you get it correct? I did. (and was proud!) It is really important that as horse owners we can detect the difference between lameness, "off-ness" and stiffness. Practice learning what a lame horse looks and feels like.

Here are videos from 2 years ago. Lily Trotting
Lily Trotting 2
Can you tell which leg she is off on?

And I know it's not fun to have a lame horse...but in the meantime- practice bonding! Make it a positive experience-
Groundwork, Grazing, Horsemanship, Tricks, Grooming, Cleaning Tack...there's still lots to do.
Ride other horses- if possible- I'll be riding my boyfriend's "Fat Boys" in the meantime while Lily recovers...they can certainly use the work!
And of course- READ! Learn about their injury...or other equine things! I love to follow Denny Emerson/Tamarack Hill Farm on Facebook. Like my trainer says, "If there was only one horse Facebook feed to read it would be his!" Seriously. It is an amazing read!
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On a totally unrelated note, I am an ambassador for The Pony Box. :D It's a neat equine month-to-month box of cool hand-picked customized equestrian items! (What can be better?!)

Prices start at $35...and with the holiday season approaching, what better time to buy for friends, horses or yourself!!
Visit their website to order!
Or Facebook Or Instagram! Wheeeee, so many options!
Or contact me! delaneychabot@gmail.com.

Use my code PonyD. Not only will you get 10% off, but it also helps me out with my ambassador-ship and can earn Lily cool new stuff ;)



Wow. Tomorrow is Friday. WOOOOO.

Grab Mane & Kick On :)

xoxox

Delaney & Lily