It’s just raining. That’s all. I went and saw Cook to see how she was doing. She was happy to see me. Affectionate.

One more day until Labor Day. An extra day off!

Happy Hurricane!

BTW, the performances were hot, but was it me or was that the most boring VMA’s ever?  The crowd was DEADDDD.

Cook got new shoes. I babysat Baby Montgomery.

I really need to date. Cause I need some sort of life to blog about if this is it. At least then I could write some sort of Carrie Bradshaw type- thing.

O.  and it’s gonna rain here for 3 days.

I have alot happening the rest of this week. I went to the barn, hopped on Miss, who was awesome in the pasture (**nice cantering, mare) and then I finished up the rest of the barn. There was like 2000 frogs out there, so I was a lil freaked. (OK, ALOT freaked.)
I barely glanced at Cook cause I was rushing around.

Tomorrow will be her turn for my complete attention.

On a sadder note, Caddie is getting worse and worse. When I came home from work, I couldn’t get her up to go out to the bathroom. I carried her outside, put her in the grass and tried to support her weight. She fell down as soon as I started to let go. So I carried her back inside and went to the barn. When I got back, she did go outside on her own (after I helped her stand up) and she did stand up to eat dinner. I don’t know what to do. I know my brother would encourage me to put her down but I won’t. (So don’t even suggest it). I won’t do that until she can’t go at all. It just makes me sad.

wow. 2 days in a row, its’ been awesome. I know that sounds negative but the way this summer has been… I will be grateful for 2 good days in a row …

I had alot of fun - real fun - riding this morning.

I did get on Cook and she was good at the trot. Her canter is still off. I can’t expect miracles, she has only had 1 of 3 shots…. but it was disappointing. I just had hoped that after she was so sound for Fernando, that she was gonna be fine.

Rachel P got on and rode Cook around. I didn’t have my camera but she was so stinkin’ cute! (Rachel, not Cook… Cook is always cute! ha ha) Cook was ultra -relaxed with Rachel, which was a lil surprising. Usually she perks up when there is a new rider on but she was content with Rachel.

So I will keep dealing with Cook and trying to see what is happening to cause her canter problems.

Meantime, I hope that everyone is havin a good day!

I can barely sit here and blog because my adrenline is STILL pumping from this morning. I rode Miss and she was so stinking good.

Had a blast today!!! I was giddy all day!

Mere, thanks for everything, especially the words of encouragement to keep working on trying to be a better rider.

Dr. Fernando came today to see Cook. I was extremely appreciative because he is going to be out of town and so he squeezed Cook in between a few appointments. Although I like all the vets at his clinic, I really wanted Fernando to see her personally, cause he has been the only one to treat her the last 3 years.

Long story short. Cook made a fibber out of me at every turn.

“Shes’ not a good lunger” - Um. apparently she is when Fernando is watching.

“She’s not sound” - Um. apparently she is when Fernando is watching.

so it was ALL good news! He did her flexions and they are BETTER than they were 1 year ago. Are you kidding me?!!? Her left hind ankle was a ‘3′ (non horsey people… 3 equals bad), a year ago and now its’ only a ‘1′. Her front legs didn’t even register. She trotted out and cantered nicely, soundly.

She did register some hock soreness but he did not think it was time for injections. YES! I was worried about that.

Treatment: Doing a round of the Legends series. Lighter work load. 4 days a week, every other day. No jumping. Continue with glucosimine.

He’ll see her again in 2 weeks for fall shots and will follow up then to see if shes’ better. If shes’ better, have a nice life. If she’s not, then we cross that bridge when we come to it.

** Edited to add: I did ask Fernando what he thought about her weight and he said (quote) “Its’ perfect”. So that is ALL Mere! yay! Give us ur thin thoroughbreds that won’t gain weight!

He also said that her feet looked “great”. So I have to remember to tell Loren the Farrier that.

The last thing he said was that she looked really healthy and well taken care of. (well, YEAH. Who doesn’t know that?!?! she has her own website and 2 scrapbooks!)

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Kathy asked about the Legends.  I’m doing a series of 3 shots over 3 weeks.  (Aaron will come out to give the shot via IV….  I cannot learn to stick my own horse.)

Here is some information about it.

LEGEND
(hyaluronate sodium)

The most remarkable results we have experienced involved the intravenous application of “Legend” injectable solution. Available by prescription, Legend hyaluronate sodium readily converts to hyaluronic acid in the joint. High concentrations of hyaluronic acid are found in synovial fluid, the lubricating liquid of joints. Hyaluronic acid exerts an anti-inflammatory action in the joint. It also appears to regulate normal cellular constituents in a way that decreases enzyme release and degradation of joint integrity. It has no known significant side effects and virtually all of the horses we witnessed that had even relatively advanced arthritis in stable joints showed visible improvement after receiving a series of injections.

Hyaluronic acid is found in certain microorganisms. In Legend, hyaluronic acid is extracted from Streptoccus spp. and is purified to a form that is free of protein and nucleic acids. Since Legend originates from a microbial source, there is no potential for contamination with dermatin, chondroitin sulfate or any other glycosaminoglycan.

In layman’s terms Legend is safe to use in conjunction with oral supplements and there are no contraindications listed on the Legend package insert.

Tiger Woods is the most awesome athlete on the face of this planet… and here is the article that says so. I completely agree. Back in ‘96, people were speculated on Tiger’s impact on the game and whether he would open the game up to other cultures, genders…. all I can say is that Tiger is the reason why I took up golf, why I watch golf and why I follow golf.

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Wanna laugh at a comedian about K-fed’s performance on the teen choice awards? Go here. Anyone who missed it… be thankful. It was really pretty bad.

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A new twist on Survivor. Read here how the teams will divided. should be more interesting!

My beloved mare is not sound right now. I wouldnt’ say she was LAME, like as in ‘limping’ but she is definitely off. It shows in both canter leads and at the trot. I rode her and she was off. Mere watched her go around and believes it may be right hind. I plan on free lunging her to see if she is un-sound without the weight of a rider.

I was trying to wait for her to have a check up in September when it was time for Fall Shots. However, it has become an issue so I am going to make an appointment with our vet.

UPDATE: I free lunged her with Mere after work. She is un-sound free lunging (without me being on her….) She cantered around, and got very hyped up. Mere saw enough, so I held up her halter and called softly to her, saying whoa, come on… we’ll go in now. She walked over to me and I put her halter on. I love that mare. She was still breathing hard but she came right to me.

So Fernando will have to come out. :-(

After talking to Fernando, I will decide what the best option for Cook is. (For non horsey people, dont’ panic. Its’ not about putting her down… its’ about what level of treatment to do…).

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I rode Miss in with Mere down in the ring in a mini-lesson. She was AWESOME. I had the best time! Man, that horse can jump! I was telling Mere that what I love is that she is so consistent. There is no jiggy to the jump, no am-I-gonna-go-or-not, just point and shoot. I used a different bit/bridle combo today and it was effective. I had no issue with pace today. I used Cook’s bridle (since it might be a while until I’m back on her) and I want to think that it brought us a bit of luck. Also it just felt GOOD using the reins that I use on Cook. Good karma or something.

Miss made up for my heartache with Cook. I just want Cook to be ok.

Comment and sing to Cook!!! “GET WELL, GET WELL SOON! I HOPE YOU DO GET WELL!!” (a lil seinfeld….)

OH MY GAWD!

YES! My dreams have come true!

Wenty is back and no-talent clown Veronica is dead!!!!!!!!!!!

Wenty + suit = so HOT!

Best show on TV!!!  I knew it was gonna be an awesome hour of TV when they said “Viewer Discretion Advised”….

I was really considering pulling out of riding but Rachel called and said she was on her way out, so that helped a lil with regards to my motivation. So that was good (thanks, R). I rode Miss, who was good. We jumped around. I was pretty in sync with her… I was only left behind on the first warm up cross rail (Rachel won’t tell anyone.) We cantered some jumps.. only a few lines tho. Mostly jumping a single, cantering to another single.

Anyway Rachel was doing well, so we snapped a couple of pics. Here are our best shots.

Here is a 2nd.

Good job, Rachel.

and last but no least, here is a pic of our barn dog with my favorite barn kitty, Kenny!

Vote Kenny!

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Happy Birthday to my Aunt Dee Dee~!! Love you! Hope this year brings you everything ur heart desires.

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Also… my back hurts.  and my pelvic area muscles are hurting as well.  my next riding day off tho isn’t until Wednesday.  (If I make it that long…).    Riding tomorrow after work on Monday and Tuesday.