We need to talk about Skeletor ❤️
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- Skeletor has been enjoying some R&R in his own private paddock.
After several months of re-habilitation we hit a bump in the road.
I need to change my expectations for his future :(
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I think I speak for everyone who watches your channel, I'm sending positive thoughts and best wishes. Get well soon Skelly
Hopefully all goes well ❤
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Amen 👊 ❤
You are a great horse mom & love u & all the horses. Prayers that skeletor will improve & he can have a good life with you! Your love for him is wonderful. Bless you both ❤️
Yes, Amen. Love seeing Skeletor.
My heart goes out to you. Being a good steward of a chronically unsound horse really asks us to be our highest selves.
Oh absolutely Ginger and well said !!
So very true.
I love how he tried to play with Huckleberry when he was feeling better, he's such a sweet boy! Praying!
I could see his little horse mind think about nipping Huckleberries tail. Then he decided that he would pass
@@kiminalaska9363😂😂😂 I agree!! That made me giggle
Skeletor hit the horse owner lottery! 🎉He is such a beautiful horse; you are such a blessing to your horses. Thanks for sharing his story with us.
Yes indeed skeletor along with all your horses are so so truly blessed with you as an owner As I am also blessed to come across your channel and I am loving it
Horses saved my life as a teenager and watching you care for these beauties is exactly what I need in my life. You really are a special person ❤
Horses saved my first 14 years on this earth, as well! God works in mysterious ways 👊💪🙋♀️💕
@@k-lo0007Same here & now watching This incredible YT Channel, I am working to return to them as I have been away from working with horses for wayyy too long !!
I have a 17-year-old Belgian Draft cross Thoroughbred mare who has transitioned into full retirement due to a torn ligament that necessitated her early retirement. Under the guidance of my veterinarian, we have incorporated cold water hydrotherapy and ice boots into her care regimen to manage any flare-ups. This approach, meticulously outlined and approved by the vet, has proven highly effective in alleviating her symptoms.
Additionally, her diet is carefully managed to minimize sugar and starch intake. We are currently testing her for PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction), a condition typically associated with older horses but also seen in malnourished youngsters. This condition, similar to Cushing's disease, may be influencing her overall health.
Based on our experience, I highly recommend considering cooling boots or hydrotherapy as part of a comprehensive management strategy for similar conditions. These methods have made a significant difference in her well-being.
Thanks for this comment. It's clear you are as committed to your horse's health as CC is committed to all of her horses. Perhaps she is aware of this type of treatment, I'm not sure. Perhaps there is a way you could communicate with her.
⚠️ Heads Up,🤠CC Clever Cowgirl!
@The Clever Cowgirl
Considering the bond that you seem to have with Skeletor, your distress is understandable.
No matter the outcome of Skeletors future. You are giving him the Best Care and the Best Life. The alternative for him had you not bought him was horrific. ❤
Am only up to 8 minutes but stopped in order to say -
Seems Skeletor has that look (the I've seen in other dogs and cats) that says he KNOWs you are trying to help and giving him loving care.
That goes a long way to aide in any possible healing that can take place. You are so wonderfully caring for them all and so knowledgeable too.
Skeletor found the right one and the right place. Lighting a candle to St. Francis after the video for Skeletor.
I am not a vet. In listening to your narrative I wondered about the o2 exchange in relation to skeletons leg swelling. Could the fire smoke have any effects on lack of oxygen from his lungs to the furthest two extremities his two back legs to the tendons and connective tissue in fetlocks. He began to improve🎉 when the smoke disbursed.
In racing horses the STP Oxyhen exchange is exilerated the higher the demand for o2 exchange by the muscles the faster the lungs take in n̈ew o2.
Is there a corelation?
Could the lack of hand walking during the worst time of smoke remove fresh o2 from Skely's increased need for fresh air?
Smoke inhalation narrows the pains in people. We get headaches from the smoke. It makes is sick.
Just wondering if this has anything to do with clean air?
Hoping all will return to improved conditions with your hard work. Waiting is difficult. Stress on you is difficult. More will be revealed as time passes.
Some events we are powerless to control. That is when we must learn acceptance of what is.
My prayers for you and Skely.😮
@@JillAxford
An excellent point of interest and one that should be investigated, thank you @JillAxford
@@JillAxford Important thought!
@@JillAxford Excellent thought. The timing is very coincidental.
@@JillAxford I too, had noted that the air being clearer seemed to be in line with his improvement. Something to consider for sure.
Please, boy, get better. We aren’t ready.
Not for a looooong time. This boy has really captured my heart and I know I'm not alone.
I'm from the UK owning a horse here is much different. It's very expensive for one thing and sadly I'm sure cruelty is everywhere but still I'm so shocked at the scale of cruelty, suffering and the terrible state of many of the auction horses in the US. Horses are such gentle souls. Sending love and blessings for Skeletor ❤
My heart dropped when I saw how ill Skeletor was. What a roller coaster ride of emotions! I’m hoping for his complete recovery.
So glad Skelly is improving--he's such a sweet horse--I really hope he has a long and healthy life ahead of him
Started bawling the minute I saw his drop. I have never been so appreciative of a spoiler so to speak. ❤❤❤❤
If only all living creatures were as loved and cared for as CC's animals, what a world it would be! 🐎🦮🐱❤
Well, at least we know where "The Skelly" comes from.
You know CC, Its so funny how people can get emotionally attached to an animal (horse or dog) and just want them to be happy and healthy above all else. Next to Scarlett, I admit that Skeletor is the one I wish I owned---that ain't never gonna happen. So you take the best care of Skeletor that you know how and if you need financial help I'm sure us Skeletor fans would dig deep. Please keep us in the loop and let's all think good thoughts for 1 of God's special creations. There's only 1 of him and I for one want to see him have a long life!! 🐎🐎🐎🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Skeletor is supremely lucky to have been picked up with you. what an angel you are.
Skeletor is such a sweet, happy goofball. I hope very much that he can live a long and painfree life. ❤
Mega vibes being sent for Skeletor. Don't forget to look after yourself too.
Skeletor knows you're his healing-- he loves and trusts you so much! I will envision him as a well aged boy with happy feet and a joyful spirit! 💞
Indeed ❤️
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My heart sunk when I saw how serious his swelling and lameness was. I think you and your vet are doing a marvelous job, checking and rechecking every avenue for his healing but knowing in the back of your minds that the last act of kindness may be in his future. I know everyone in your fan base is sending up healing prayers for Skeletor and for you. CC, the way you do these videos and explain the physical and mental health of your horses makes me feel like they're 'my' horses too. I bet I'm not alone in this. CC, you're just the BEST!! 🐎💜🐎
Amen 😇
Well said!
Amen !! Couldn't have put it better myself !! Love This Channel !!
Poor sweet Skeletor.😢 This is so unfair, after what he's endured in his short life. The only luck he's ever had was the day you brought him home. No matter what happens, he's in the best place he could be and no one would give him better care. 💕💗
I hope skeletor lives a long, healthy life, even if he’s just a pasture pet his personality is infectious. But if not at least he was able to know what true love and kindness is, which he likely wouldn’t have known if it wasn’t for you.❤
This ❤
If I ever get a serious injury, I'm moving into one of your barn stalls for your tender care. You're the best!
That's a great medical plan, given CC's success rate!
@@lesliefoldy2767 that’s seems like a fabulous plan!
You are a wonder. Skeletor is blessed to be in your care.
Seeing Skelator “horsing around” on day nine made me feel so very happy.
But the reality of maybe having to put him down because of the degenerative disease makes me sad.
I’m keeping my hopes up though for a recovery and a relatively long life for him.
Hang in there CC and keep your chin up!
Skelly just wanted more of his SUPER MAMA'S attention & love (subconsciously, of course). Thank you for teaching us so very much about horses! 🐎😍😘
No one loves us like the animals we care for. No one drives us crazier than the animals we love
The bad thing about a horse that is a jokester and has a mischievous tiny brain is that they go from listless to bucking around in a flash. I had a paint stud years ago that impaled his leg with a t-post. He got to showing off for the neighbor mares, bucked, and his rear leg came right down on a post. A 6" deep huge puncture. We had to be very careful with meds because if he felt even a tiny bit of pain relief he'd proceed to jump around and open everything back up. Skelly seems like he's the same way. It's so hard to make them rest and heal. You've done an amazing thing with Skell!!! Your patience is also amazing. Hugs
Skeletor is a one of a kind!! He is just the sweetest and kind!! He may be a little rough around the edges, but he is The Clever Cowgirl's Pride And Joy!! Hopefully he will be better soon!! Love Skeletor!!❤😊
Here come a zillion good vibes for Skeletor from Toronto, Ontario, Canada!❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
It is very obvious how much Skeletor loves & trusts you. He's a sweetheart for sure.
I've been part of large cat colonies for most of my life; kidney disease is terrible in cats. From sad experience, I learned that the worst thing a caregiver can do is to condemn/force treat thru extreme methods an animal to misery and suffering just to say you kept them alive. It's a hard lesson to learn.....😢
Being able to end the suffering of a pet is such a comfort, though it means saying goodbye. We know this decision may be waiting for us to make when we welcome that new member of our family. At least we can do this for our pets. I fervently wish our society could evolve to allowing us to make this choice for ourselves.
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Amen to that last!
Offering up prayers that all Skeletor's caregivers are guided by God and touch him with knowing and gentle hands.
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Praying that Skeletor will fully recover ❤🙏
I can't even imagine what you were going through mentally & emotionally, we have all grown to love this boy as much as you. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Great care for Skeletor. Eons ago I rubbed a 2 year old champion. We were getting her ready for her three year old campaign and she developed a swollen place on a tendon. Never bothered her, but we could not diagnose it or get it to come down. I worked for the man who trained the great Ruffian. My champ went to the farm to begin her life as a broodmare. Whew! All the best to you and Skeletor.
Just read William Nack's book, Ruffian, A Racetrack Romance. Nack wrote descriptively and was very heartfelt talking about the very young Ruffian.
Skeletor is in tremendously loving hands and I am sure that Ruffian and all horses are telepathicallly in tune to each other in some way.
@@sunnyseacat6857 I'll make sure to give it a read.
I watched her last race! She was amazing!
@@sunnyseacat6857 Ruffian 💜
Did you ever hear about " Black Gold" a Kentucky Derby winner that finished on three legs and was destroyed by the Veterinarian...so heart breaking!!
It broke my heart to see him in so much pain. I hate seeing anyone, animal or human, suffer. I pray that he has a long and pain free life. I am also so thankful that you truly care about the animals in your care. God bless you.
Wish it could be more.
Thank you! ❤️
Uh, have you got bridge repair on your schedule? Every time I see Huckleberry cross on the plank I hold my breath.❤
I remember how sad Skelly looked when you first brought him home and he is looking so handsome now! He looks much more comfortable and happy after the treatment, I'm glad it helped. May he continue to be in good health for a very long time ♥
I was one who asked about Mort. I’m sorry you had to bear the pain of making that terrible decision. It was the right one and the kindest thing to do for him. I’m joining in sending prayers and healing vibes for Skeletor. If he can be healed and live a good life, I know you are the one who can make it happen! Bless you, and thank you for sharing this journey with all of us!
What an angel you are. ❤
Skeletor is such a special guy. He has a big personality and is deeply bonded with you. I will send my heartfelt good vibes towards this kind soul. ❤❤❤❤
Skeletor and you are in my prayers. There is nothing more stressful than having an ill loved one, especially when there are so many unknowns. You are so wise to live in the moment and enjoy small victories. I hope you are taking care of yourself, as well. May God bless you.
Your knowledge and your compassion never ceases to amaze me. Take care. Wishing you the very best as always.
Putting out mega good vibes for Skeletor’s total healing! Not only is he gorgeous but he has such a wonderful sense of humor! How he wanted Huckleberry to play and when he used to fetch the ball❤️ what a guy❣️
I never wanted to hug a horse more than I do right now.❤️
The stress level of trying to keep the animals we love healthy through a degenerative condition is immense. Walking that line of life and death in our minds is a constant. Trying everything we can think of to help. In the end, it is what it is...we deal with what comes. We give them the best life we can. In your case, you give them a life they would never have had both in quality and quantity. I feel such joy watching skeletor enjoy life so fully and my heart breaks to think of that ending. Skeletor is such a gem. And if I may quote the original. " I dare anything. I am skeletor. " He will always give it his best shot. I am keeping you both in prayer and sending tons of love and good vibes. ❤
What a wonderful comment! "I dare anything..."
@@patcummings6950 Beautifully stated.
Get well soon dear Skeletor
He is in the very best hands. I 🙏 that it is only going up from now on, for Skelletor. ❤🩹 I miss seeing little Nigel. 💕
It is hell when one of our “babies” is sick. But it feels so good when they get better and we can sleep well again.
Thank you for caring for these horses. They need you so very much and they always seem so grateful.
Here’s asking the good Lord’s blessing on one of his most beautiful creatures! 🙏🏻🕊 I pray for complete healing for Skelly & that God pours His grace on you, dear girl! Thank you for being such a wonderful, caring & loving steward of all your animals! They love you very much. It reminds me of the words in the children’s poem, Mary Had A Little Lamb, “Why does the lamb love Mary so? Why, Mary loves the lamb you know.” 💕
Skeletor is such a personality plus, it was so difficult to see him like this. Sending good thoughts!
Think how much better his life has been for being with you. He will get his best chance going forward in your care. Take comfort in that whatever happens. It might be OK.
He's such a lucky boy to have someone so caring, attentive and knowledgeable looking after him. And he's such a handsome fellow.
The way Skelly looks now compared to when he came home with you is night and day. It hurts my heart that this beautiful creature is hurting but I am very happy that he is in loving and knowledgeable hands. I wish him continued happiness and health. Whatever his future may hold, he will be cared for and loved by the best.
I have had pets with life long chronic health issues..and we did what we could for them always, while always gaging their quality of life. I know you will do the same for skele. I hope he continues to improve and has many happy days ahead of him.
Am glad Skelly's condition has improved. Overall he is looking so well! Well cared for horse! What a worry for you, CC.
He is so beautiful! It is so amazing to see his fun personality.
This is the hard part of owning animals they become our babies just the thought of having to say goodbye is so heart breaking
Oh no, poor Skelly! He’s such a sweet boy! ❤️
So glad Skeletor is feeling better. Hope he continues to improve.
All the energy I can muster has been sent to dear Skeletor ❤ He's looking like such the handsome boy now! Especially compared to when you bought him!
It would be an absolute shame for him to have DSL, but he could be a nice, little kooky, pasture pet and ;you are probably the best person to be his owner if that were to be the case, because I know you'll do right by him either way.
Have you ever used Uptight for tendons? White clay basically the same thing as your black goop, same sweat bandaging. We used it at the track a lot. Bit of a mess to remove though. Hosing plus sponge scrubbing involved. Thoroughbreds having healthy, happy legs is kinda important! lol
Thank you for giving Skelly another chance at life 🙏🏻
Wishing the best and most comfortable recovery for Skelly 💕
You are both so lucky to have each other. Positive vibes and prayers go to you both. I am hoping things get better.
Big HUG and alfalfa kisses dear Skelly ❤
How stunningly beautiful he is because of you…prayers for you all💗
What a clever and empathetic young lady
I'm glad Skellie has you to care for him. Hugs to you all.
This is so depressing; I hate it when animals are ill. I wish there was something we all could do for Skeletor he deserves a good life considering his past.
I really hope that those few "high brow" mostly msle horse trainers I've pointed to your channel are paying attention to you because in my opinion (I've had "everyday" horses most of my 73 years on this planet), you are a horse trainers' trainer.
I love you for giving these horses the best possible chance for a happy life.
Poor guy. Skelly is in great hands! God bless
Clever girl. You're amazing. Xo
I’m so sorry for his pain and yours. We all see the affection you have for Skelly. Know that we all support you!
I just love Skeletor so much❤
Sweet boy. Fingers crossed that he will soon feel better ❤
Love Skelly ❤️💓 He's the double of my boy Harry, who sadly passed away four years ago
Skeletor is so very lucky to have fallen into your hands! Thank you for all that you do and I am so very sorry for your pain. We will keep prayers going
Handsome Skeletor .. I'm hoping and 🙏 for this precious boy .. sending LOTS OF ❤❤❤ and healing
Watching him frolicking around made my heart happy❤
You might be right.. Could be that his baby legs need to catch up to that glorious big boi body.. So hoping the best for that character.. in years to come.. Would love to watch you "pacing" down an old logging road in a one horse chariot with your husband hanging on for dear life While you and Skelly share a good chuckle Much love and Thanks so much for Sharing
Sorry to hear about Skelator CC. Sending good vibes and healing prayers your way and hope it was just a fluke virus. The area alone is such a difficult area to treat and also to enable sufficient healing time necessary as a horse is in constant motion and having to weight bare. Its an incredible job you are doing CC! It's not just the time and care you put in , but the absolute tenacity to help make sure your horses have the best quality out of life in regards to their health and wellbeing. Thanks for sharing CC. It is incredibly sad to see Skel not his usual self however on the positive side this video may help others to identify and or help advise and teach observational skills on what to look out for. Spreading awareness and knowledge is invaluable especially with your treasures so thank you CC! Hopefully it'll spur on more on the topic of ligament damage and other common hereditary diseases whereby other alternative treatments are push forward in the future..you never know. In the meantime time sending love, healing energy to Skel and many prayers 🙏❤
CC I have been in your position so many times when I had my horses and you get to love them so much that it is unthinkable that you cannot keep them safe and sound always. I hope Skelator improves enough to live at pasture at the least.
It's so unspeakably sad when medication begins to be as detrimental as the condition it treats.
Mort was so lucky to have you as are all of your horses. You give your all whether it's time, attention, veterinary care, special food, careful rehabilitation and bringing them along slow so they can be the best they can possibly be and have a good life. I salute you CC and all that you do and all that you are.
This ability you described may be the one human element that might be what our species can use to better understand the mystery of being and the conundrum of existence. There comes a time when all of what we may know is less than we could know and it may be a time when intuition and our heart may help fill the gaps. 'The bigger the bonfire the more darkness is revealed'.
@artemisXsidecross. That is beautiful. Love it! Thank you. 🌞
@@artemisXsidecross What a wise and comforting comment; very kind of you to share.
I was sad watching this video. But I'm so glad Skeletor is better for now. Hes such a beautiful horse with a lot of spirit, and I love that about him. I know you will give him his best life possible. Thank you so much for caring.
Sending you and Skelly all the love and good juju necessary for a positive outcome! 🙏🏻❤️🔥🙏🏻
Whole-hearted wishes for Skelly's recovery. You made it possible for him to be a magnificent horse, and long may that continue. Very encouraging to see him wanting to play. What has changed recently that could cause this? Do you think he misses being at the barn? Does anyone else feed him or give the mare treats? Just racking my brain for reasons, as you must have been doing. Hard to see how he could pickup a virus when he is so isolated, but maybe. A long and happy life for Skeletor and good luck for you both.
I cried. I admire the love and knowledge you share with your horses. You have tenacity. I have a great deal of respect for you.
I’m glad Skeletor is doing better. Fingers crossed.
On the lighter side, Some of us have seen Skellys short video of him dancing, maybe him and the neighbor girl are dancing under the moonlight and now his legs hurt. :)
He lives in the moment, he will have good days and slow days. You have done amazing things for him . He is living his best life possible for him and his condition. I understand your situation. I for my ESA support K-9 I always adopt senior and dogs nobody wants that have been at the Bucks County SPCA for a long time. I believe that every dog and every horse has one true owner that really understands there issues and conditions fully. That owner will keep the animal as comfortable and healthy as possible with in there ability help. When the owner has exhausted all options and the animal is not comfortable anymore . Then the owner knows the only option is the last act of kindness so the animal doesn't suffer. It's hard very hard but when the owner knows it's time it's the best thing the owner can do. I have known some of my dogs longer than others . I have adopted them at different stages of there lives. I would not change anything. They have made my life better for them being in my life even if they had special needs. I am thankful that they have shared there life with me and I was able to help them know they were loved and cared for until they took there last breath. It is all worth every moment spent in there presents. I always remember to take each day as it comes. Take any challenges one at a time a by the numbers and enjoy the time with them it so precious. Hang in there he's a fighter and I know you came in to his like a just the right time 😊🐕💕❤️💕🐾💕🐾💕❤️🐾💕🐾💕🐾❤️💕🐾
Thank you for the work you are doing. I would like to think there are more people who share your view point and bring this kind of care as a viable treatment. 💚
Oh no. He is such a joyful horse.
Prayers for Skeletor ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sending lots of good vibes and thoughts out for dear Skelly so that he can have a pain free and dignified horse life.
Good vibes and healing thoughts goin' Skelly's way from California, and supportive virtual hugs going CC's way as well. I loved watching that big goof try to play with Huckleberry. Let's hope he has many years to keep trying!
I was so hoping that everything was okay with Skeletor when I saw that short this morning. Your explanation of his issues has helped me understand. Please know that I and all your loyal viewers are hoping all the best for Skelly.
Thank goodness he has you. Most ppl would just put him down due to money. You have given him a great life and we hope that is going to be for a long time to come.
Thank you for putting out the short before this…. We had a clue that he would be OK for the time being. Seeing him so playful makes our hearts happy!❤
Scary and heartbreaking. Please keep us posted.😢