tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post2923761407343185891..comments2023-11-02T06:22:44.102-04:00Comments on sweet horse's breath: Leap of FaithKristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-31628439064342178342010-03-01T11:28:55.500-05:002010-03-01T11:28:55.500-05:00I guess I'm late to jump on the bandwagon, but...I guess I'm late to jump on the bandwagon, but best of luck to you both. I hope this goes well for you.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381922004203479379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-9776681951973342122010-02-27T16:57:43.101-05:002010-02-27T16:57:43.101-05:00Everyone..thanks for the support and urging and al...Everyone..thanks for the support and urging and always looking for new info. Well, new to me anyway. <br />Denali-thx for taking that extra kind step in sending links, etc<br />Frizzle-thanks for urging me to re-think my defeat<br />Juliette-I would love for Laz to follow in what you are doing with your two beautiful babes, Sovey and Pie are so lucky!<br />PonyGirl-this is the ultimate learning as I go process..I'll be writing about it for anyone out there wanting to know more too, etc.<br />Thx to u all out there! I'm so excited to be on this new path..and to have something to strive for. :) <br />Time will tell!Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-64617852877858267542010-02-27T16:26:33.951-05:002010-02-27T16:26:33.951-05:00I'm doing my happy dance right now!!!I'm doing my happy dance right now!!!Brooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-41971597627247342512010-02-27T13:00:57.174-05:002010-02-27T13:00:57.174-05:00I agree with Frizzle!! I had someone gut Denali...I agree with Frizzle!! I had someone gut Denali's hoof and someone told me it was the Strausser method. After a few hundred dollars in vet bills to fix the mess, and 3 weeks of stall rest, she was okay. THANKFULLY!!Brooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-46376555663413147572010-02-27T12:59:09.572-05:002010-02-27T12:59:09.572-05:00I am SO GLAD that I thought to give you her Pat...I am SO GLAD that I thought to give you her Pat's info, and I'm even happier that she was able to help you find help out your way!! She has done amazing things for horses who were farther along than Laz, I just hope that this is the answer! If it's not then you know you tried!! GO TEAM LAZ!!Brooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-75465887107420721052010-02-27T10:34:28.894-05:002010-02-27T10:34:28.894-05:00Oh I am so hopeful for you! Why not try everything...Oh I am so hopeful for you! Why not try everything? I still have you and Laz in my thoughts and will for positive results in the near future!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08558668876103778821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-49680784442293862052010-02-27T09:02:51.229-05:002010-02-27T09:02:51.229-05:00Kristen! I pray that this man is your answer for L...Kristen! I pray that this man is your answer for Laz. Even if it gives you a few more months it will totally be worth it. I look forward to reading the progress that will be taking place. Good Luck!!!PruSkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543472406438284662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-42443510223447809012010-02-27T00:21:11.997-05:002010-02-27T00:21:11.997-05:00Wow, this is a great turnaround!! I think you have...Wow, this is a great turnaround!! I think you have a good shot with this, and at this point can't turn back, if you did, you would always wonder "but what if I'd had Cliff look at Laz..." after all, he is so close by, what do you have to lose! He'll be able to assess Laz and let you know if he can help him! It sounds like he has had good results.<br />One random question, from what you've read, what exactly does going barefoot versus wearing shoes actually do for a foundered horse? I just don't know enough about the condition.<br />Keep us posted, we'll be keeping our fingers crossed and sending positive thoughts your way!Pony Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464088874054923635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-4916448971724771972010-02-27T00:06:42.060-05:002010-02-27T00:06:42.060-05:00Just looked back and saw that you've already b...Just looked back and saw that you've already been to Pete's sight!<br />I have to apologize for not being more persistent about barefoot. A lot of people question it and are very hesitant to try. And, unfortunately, a lot of barefoot people can be pretty nutty, which gives the movement a bad name.<br />I've done a LOT of research on this, so feel free to ask me any questions, any time. My e-mail is megzz_79@hotmail.com. I've even watched the 16 hours of DVDs that Pete Ramey made -- I'm certainly no expert, but I would be more than happy to help you in any way that I can.<br />Please just make sure you steer clear of anyone who practices the Strausser method -- she's pretty extreme and invasive. And, while she's done wonders on some horses, she has also killed quite a few. If your trimmer worked with Pete Ramey, you're in safe hands.Frizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084225669041286128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-52082635374474787912010-02-26T23:57:52.786-05:002010-02-26T23:57:52.786-05:00Kristin, I am so glad that you are giving this a t...Kristin, I am so glad that you are giving this a try! I started giving you little nudges towards barefoot, but I didn't want to question your vet or farrier. But I have seen what it can do and it is absolutely incredible! A lot of people turn to it as a last resort, when it's the last hope. Of course, there are never any guarantees, but I really think that you are doing the right thing for your sweet boy.<br />Go here -- www.hoofrehab.com -- and look at the rehab pics. Also, read the articles. They will blow your mind! They've cured horses who literally had the coffin bone coming through the soles of the feet.<br />We're all rooting for Laz! I really hope and pray that this will be the answer for which you've been searching.<br />I literally got tears in my eyes reading this -- there's hope yet for the Laz man!Frizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084225669041286128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-33657987124287414442010-02-26T23:19:02.311-05:002010-02-26T23:19:02.311-05:00I hope, hope, hope this works!! we'll be sendi...I hope, hope, hope this works!! we'll be sending Laz positive, healing thoughts too...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-21540180063389648302010-02-26T22:37:21.240-05:002010-02-26T22:37:21.240-05:00Oh I hope this works out for you guys...
I had my ...Oh I hope this works out for you guys...<br />I had my gelding fonder many years ago and I got a great farrier who did wonders for him and now you can't even tell he was ever foundered, and has never foundered since, nor has he ever been lame.<br />I have 2 of my OTTTBs unshod, and they're doing great. 2 with problems are still in shoes, until a solution can be found.<br />Here's to Laz getting better!<br />I thought of you and he this week when I lost one of my horses. :( I cannot say how happy I am for this good news!Hosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08410674663475994132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-76275385502433809372010-02-26T21:04:29.351-05:002010-02-26T21:04:29.351-05:00Oh Kristen!!!!! Hooray!!! I am praying this is y...Oh Kristen!!!!! Hooray!!! I am praying this is your answer. As you say, why not try?!? I honestly believe in letting a horse heal as naturally as possible. Cliff sounds like he really has experience with this sort of thing. And, to be located so close to you!!! (Like it is meant to be!)<br />You know Pie and Sovey are OTTBs, and they are sound, but I don't know if you know that I keep them barefoot. Their feet are excellent (according to my farrier). We have really phased out the grain and are moving them to 24/7 turnout all in an effort to keep them as naturally as possible. These are huge steps for someone (me) who was raised with shoed horses, kept in stalls, eating massive quanities of grain. <br />Oh, I really feel that you are on the right track!juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17488138405040629084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-25049621520116444952010-02-26T21:02:18.119-05:002010-02-26T21:02:18.119-05:00I hope things go well. Please keep us posted. I ha...I hope things go well. Please keep us posted. I have never heard of natural hoof care but now I am interested and am going to read up on it.KatieIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212127272180312609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-66691776463342009392010-02-26T18:36:44.132-05:002010-02-26T18:36:44.132-05:00Best of luck, and keeping all fingers crossed for ...Best of luck, and keeping all fingers crossed for success!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-52237768198200949612010-02-26T17:44:21.573-05:002010-02-26T17:44:21.573-05:00Mrs.Mom-do u know Cliff personally?! PLZ give me m...Mrs.Mom-do u know Cliff personally?! PLZ give me more details if u do!Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-78831050459952018622010-02-26T17:10:36.446-05:002010-02-26T17:10:36.446-05:00Cliff is a very talented hoof care provider. Pete ...Cliff is a very talented hoof care provider. Pete Ramey is one of the best rehab specialists out there. Fingers crossed tightly that Cliff sees a chance in the current rads, and that this works for you and Laz.Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-89694148066611253862010-02-26T16:48:39.614-05:002010-02-26T16:48:39.614-05:00Oh my gosh, Kristen I got chills reading this... I...Oh my gosh, Kristen I got chills reading this... I am writing with tears in my eyes! I truly hope this provides a solution for you and Laz, from the bottom of my heart.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790278181159401158noreply@blogger.com