We didn't make it to our first competition of the season...again - Vlog 225 - Beth Endurance
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- I was pretty down in the dumps about Estrid missing the Cannock chase ride due to injury but actually it didn't slap me like it used to. In the many pony injuries over the last 10 years, a kind of silver lining, is that I appreciate just getting to the start line of a goal, I genuinely feel happiness and relief when I just make it to a venue, never mind expecting to actually complete it.
Estrid fell over the Tuesday before the ride, when we both took a tumble in the school, and then she came in from the field 3 days later with heat in her leg and looking really stiff. She may have tweaked something in the fall and aggravated it in the field or they may be completely unrelated but one thing was certain we would not be competing until I was 100% happy with her.
For major injuries I would always call a vet, but for stiffness and heat I tend to wait 1-2 weeks (if it's safe to do so and not at the detriment of the horse) before getting veterinary intervention. Same for minor grazes, I would treat them myself, whereas a puncture wound near a joint or something that needs stitches, I would get the vet straight away.
So for now when there's heat but no swelling, she's happy to weight bear and she isn't reactive to touch or joint movement we'll wait it out and if she doesn't improve go see our vets. It's times like these where I wish I had my own yard, so that I had more control over the lifestyle of my horses. I'd love her to be on a hard standing area to eat her hay and have access to roam around the field. She spins around if left in the stable too long and the field is supper boggy so neither are great options, but for now she's staying out as I think that's the better of the two. Fingers crossed its just a tweak and she makes a speedy recovery.
Thanks for watching,
Beth
Poor Estrid and you, I hope she makes a speedy recovery and you get back on track! So lovely to see the love and care you give her - it’s clear just how much you care and put your horses first. I’m trying not to get too excited about plans with my horse as we’ve had a rough few years and just to be riding her is such a bonus for me. I’ve certainly learnt a lot about the care and rehabilitation of an injured horse and I feel a much better and wiser owner for it! I tentatively looked at EGB pleasure rides later in the season and my mare has even started willingly loading into the trailer so I’m taking that as a real positive but am also scared to get my hopes up! 😅 the ups and downs of horses aye! X
Such a lovely video, firstly because you withdrew and didn't worry about losing your fee, but secondly the time spent on the ground just making her feel better ❤ So many people skip these steps x
Oh, horses, how we love thee... 🫣 I'm sorry for your missed event, but glad it appears minor, and you weren't hurt too! It's so interesting watching you do this maintenance/ rehab work. I have books and videos, but I'm nervous about doing it incorrectly. I'd love to take a quick in- person class to give me confidence in pressure/ technique. Wishing Estrid quick healing!
Beth! You look ok...did you get hurt? Such a bummer, but you're so good at looking out for your horses' well-being. Hope you're not too shaken up. ~Holly
Wishing a speedy recovery to Estrid. I have the same blue rolly massagy thingy. I will use it more. Thanks for the vlog. I really found interesting all the bodywork. I did a Masterson’s course. It is interesting.
sorry to hear that
Hope you snd Estrid are both okay, that sounded scary!! 💖
Poor Estrid. Saying prayers for a speedy recovery.
Wishing Estrid a speedy recovery ❤