tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48746240638242726512024-03-06T03:42:05.800-05:00sweet horse's breathKristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comBlogger447125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-81727566895534806192021-06-15T19:59:00.004-04:002021-06-15T19:59:26.598-04:00Rest in Honor and soundness, my sweet Lazarus.<p> Laz is in heaven.</p><p>If there is a heaven, he is surely in it, swishing his tail and mowing down plush Spring grasses that hopefully tickle his fat shiny Blood Bay belly. </p><p>I hope he has full function of all four legs and is able to reach his sides with his neck and mouth to itch them. Something he didn't have for many years of his post racing, arthritic life. </p><p>Laz, you were the best boy. </p><p>You had innate kindness and wisdom in you. You would spook in place. One of my favorite traits. You would stop, analyze and then we would take our time to consider what it was. Such a smart and alert boy. Curious and brave, we enjoyed most of our time just field hacking or when lucky with time and soundness, to enjoy a long trail ride. You were a water baby who loved puddles and splashing in the river and even tried to roll with me which was hysterical. </p><p>You were never a naughty bad boy. EVER. If anything seemed naughty it was because I was being a dumb human and missed your communication. </p><p>You gave me your trust and you fought very very hard and willingly as I tried my best to learn about your hooves and brought in countless professionals and tried my hand at trimming, booting, casting, dim, glue on shoes and more. For years, fumbling around and trying and trying and trying. You always gave me silly lips of play and encouragement, and sighs of relief or tiny kicks of "try again." </p><p>Until the day you said, "enough." </p><p>I'm so so glad, I decided to come back to the barn that evening. I was there to hear you and see you asking to go. I'm not entirely sure if it was only hoof related or not, but it doesn't matter. Whatever it was, it was enough and I know you never gave me that sign before. You were laying down with a face I have never seen before. I knew immediately it was time. My hands were shaking as I called the vet. At that point, it was so completely decisive as to what you needed.</p><p>On June 8th 2021 around 9:30 pm, as you were laying down by the barn with your two herd mates watching over you and knowing what was to come somehow, we were able to sedate you and hold your head and pet your face, cheeks, and eyes and neck and withers, and send you into a fast and peaceful death. <br />It was honorable and peaceful. The sun was setting into a pink and lavender sky, the birds were quietly chirping slow evening calls and there was no other sounds as you heaved your last breaths....which ironically sounded exactly like when we would canter on the trails and you would blissfully exhale. I felt your soul leave your body. I felt the change. It was a whoosh. Your eyes changed. </p><p>I hope it was easy and surrounded in love for you. You only deserved the most honorable death as such a gorgeous beast. You had myself, the barn owner and the vet--three caring females all around you. All who knew you and cared for you. I stayed with you alone for a while...until almost dark. I stepped away, and your buddy, Pito, whom you have been with the last 10 years, came immediately to stand over you. Thank you, Pito, it made walking away a lot easier. </p><p>Laz, you were the very best horse. </p><p>A Breyer who came true for a horse obsessed girl who was finally able to rescue a horse as an adult. You carried all my love with such honor like a Royal Calvary horse. You taught me so much more than riding. You literally taught me how to be a Mom, an advocate and a care giver. You were so gentle and silly, and smart. You took care of me while riding pregnant, and you always gently nuzzled Stone from inside my stomach to his 6 years of petting, brushing and riding you. </p><p>I know nothing about your life in your 7 racing years, but when you were brought to place I was summer riding at, along with 40 other Thoroughbreds...you struck me with your kind eye. There was just something about you, I didn't know but you seemed sensible and wise and kind. You looked like 7000 other Bay horses, yet you didn't. I am so glad I took a chance on you. Even when the vet check failed and he said "he's got a lot of old injuries and arthritis" I was like "blah blah blah, he's going to be mine!!!!!" I wanted a horse who could pop over X's and play on the trails with. We did pop over a few X's but soon our fate turned into something different and it was ok to let go of any goals outside of "I get to enjoy MY HORSE." I really cherished our time together, Laz, whether it was riding you, grooming you, smelling you, bringing you treats, helping out at the barn or just watching you enjoy your mostly retired life with a 24/7 turnout and open Kentucky style barn stalls. You never said "No" when I wanted a quick hack especially in the last few years. I like to think we took care of each other in many ways. I know you especially helped my heart and mind for years. </p><p>Losing you is intense. It still feels unreal even though, I guess I've been preparing for it for over a decade. I almost lost you to laminitis, after only owning you 10 months. We fought hard my boy. My friend, my horse, my pet, my riding partner. My passion and hobby, my time in the car even....all my free time went to you. I'm honestly a little lost currently as to where my horse love will go, but I will give it time. I am finding I wake thinking about your hooves, or plotting out my week for when I can sneak to the barn...but then, I remember. That's a bad and odd feeling. It's a new role, to have had a great horse and to have lost him. I haven't even cleared my things from the barn yet...my car still smells like you. </p><p>I'm forever grateful you came into my life, and in your last day made the decision for me. You were exactly the first horse I needed. I hope you knew how loved you were and are. I think you did, Bubba. </p><p>You were a gift. 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Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-4812020752520336542016-06-06T14:06:00.001-04:002016-06-06T14:06:57.234-04:00Mason<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8dsUwYYbb0SKMtfJkyQVxY5WcTZg0HXTwUYCrGgcC5htnwKpOBTvwkOeBnoSPDRNS-8MHwSUwKklAdv-QU4rnj5hkx8vCqV7vqPK16amzep0Zx9cu0xx3gh0AXTHiIoeslvIeF1VTIzo/s640/blogger-image--1441593994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">How quickly things can change ....our sweet boy Mason was having cluster seizures this evening and we rushed him to the emergency vet to euthanize him. He was done and we didn't want him to fight or suffer through these seizures. He started having infrequent seizures after Pudgie passed in early October. He's been on medicine to curb it and we maintained a happy life for him and his seizures popped up once every couple of months. I don't know what triggered the cluster tonight, but it became clear, quickly, we were not going to let our boy suffer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have had this gentleman for over 13 years. This is strange, sad and quiet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8dsUwYYbb0SKMtfJkyQVxY5WcTZg0HXTwUYCrGgcC5htnwKpOBTvwkOeBnoSPDRNS-8MHwSUwKklAdv-QU4rnj5hkx8vCqV7vqPK16amzep0Zx9cu0xx3gh0AXTHiIoeslvIeF1VTIzo/s640/blogger-image--1441593994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1mpCeDsA9bXO3yuepJgq74L2Mqb71WahyphenhyphenukYMywTiTKx3rNYNf7i_UaawbalG8MNM6oG5V2OU9kmk37mhDxOeE2dz79rGvyej8CeScRm2K8sh9oTPsYWDND5i-sqXoVj9bEgNPbKsZI/s640/blogger-image-1014237523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1mpCeDsA9bXO3yuepJgq74L2Mqb71WahyphenhyphenukYMywTiTKx3rNYNf7i_UaawbalG8MNM6oG5V2OU9kmk37mhDxOeE2dz79rGvyej8CeScRm2K8sh9oTPsYWDND5i-sqXoVj9bEgNPbKsZI/s640/blogger-image-1014237523.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">He was the best, very best loyal friend and family member. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am trying to focus on all the fun we had. We did have years of it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjArhHwOHUsMXq3cL29Dq5dZLvNnhyphenhyphenM4ZtQt5modjgwUldl0e9vHjSoF__EjhRA5-GAAHWw_Bf1kdtbkJv8Gs3-K24O_ERbf52ZdSdVJlJFODVO7flKIMc9yVYRndnmG0b9-EGhnq5FnAQ/s640/blogger-image--2000758095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjArhHwOHUsMXq3cL29Dq5dZLvNnhyphenhyphenM4ZtQt5modjgwUldl0e9vHjSoF__EjhRA5-GAAHWw_Bf1kdtbkJv8Gs3-K24O_ERbf52ZdSdVJlJFODVO7flKIMc9yVYRndnmG0b9-EGhnq5FnAQ/s640/blogger-image--2000758095.jpg"></a></div>Resting on my pregnant belly in 2015...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglXVwCKyF9ZuAdEx5Z6MpkiZb5CEH7Uw8V8Acb2PRvGC5jyvtYnNLDdH7eil3J2EXBJY_76kTO4BW23k3Vd7iDo0ibeFVWdwyMLHeRc-TSzUjI7sAsMtCMMcqS7t0NQ7s6pPpbQBl_3z4/s640/blogger-image-796472226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglXVwCKyF9ZuAdEx5Z6MpkiZb5CEH7Uw8V8Acb2PRvGC5jyvtYnNLDdH7eil3J2EXBJY_76kTO4BW23k3Vd7iDo0ibeFVWdwyMLHeRc-TSzUjI7sAsMtCMMcqS7t0NQ7s6pPpbQBl_3z4/s640/blogger-image-796472226.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqk7CoehGCtvzdJRRPrHYeQIr40cWHSAs30_Hjv2ZFVlVHl8B0Nhztpol15Js831KPVQPZmocsAJD6w4w9OuDSpciEfBkbmhkKqSpAtbAJwsKbCjK0POOtIcs0UndJZvCFkJ4fbs2Fu70/s640/blogger-image-927450120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqk7CoehGCtvzdJRRPrHYeQIr40cWHSAs30_Hjv2ZFVlVHl8B0Nhztpol15Js831KPVQPZmocsAJD6w4w9OuDSpciEfBkbmhkKqSpAtbAJwsKbCjK0POOtIcs0UndJZvCFkJ4fbs2Fu70/s640/blogger-image-927450120.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpTmX7-7Zzo7JX4qcPf4L4aYUMt0QIk5RLsT-FUSsG0S3TxU_luQyWl_nvx_C1Ao0LZ1N1B5grf3QJ8eGRm9eudNe5gJLhoj9rLnEBLM9wWTfeMXrcKUS12LlK2ce-1IKVFNy6w_9kq0/s640/blogger-image-848133015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpTmX7-7Zzo7JX4qcPf4L4aYUMt0QIk5RLsT-FUSsG0S3TxU_luQyWl_nvx_C1Ao0LZ1N1B5grf3QJ8eGRm9eudNe5gJLhoj9rLnEBLM9wWTfeMXrcKUS12LlK2ce-1IKVFNy6w_9kq0/s640/blogger-image-848133015.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC25DqbbN8QEvJtOI9cXmtJCnRGKwBuUJ-GdZzwSv21dhxk0BZf93lgVHGYW9F838R4gXJLx4a5rLq7iQ4t3Q20t4UEECQbSpQgIOoSZAJABy-Skr9n2JQL4lTSJzfq6Jy3ri7cyRFMxc/s640/blogger-image-2011069156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC25DqbbN8QEvJtOI9cXmtJCnRGKwBuUJ-GdZzwSv21dhxk0BZf93lgVHGYW9F838R4gXJLx4a5rLq7iQ4t3Q20t4UEECQbSpQgIOoSZAJABy-Skr9n2JQL4lTSJzfq6Jy3ri7cyRFMxc/s640/blogger-image-2011069156.jpg"></a></div>I miss you my sweet baby boy. Your soul inspires me to live a full life happily as you did. I hope I will get to see you again somehow, my best boy. I love you. We love you. </div>Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-11823713982944813612016-06-05T20:35:00.001-04:002016-06-05T20:35:49.973-04:00Spring catch up<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_a4K_1k9eTQ-2I7Q-hFWnXqkiVOegyv-407h_CQ78-qFsu_Td7Fw634WAW4Xzlots0IldlGxwCW0XnLkVPfUCh1B4V4IO2dGRgQ_gkjWSpXlRbpasZaDhO-9gUeB-kERyCtoF7h4xjjI/s640/blogger-image-2075881770.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_a4K_1k9eTQ-2I7Q-hFWnXqkiVOegyv-407h_CQ78-qFsu_Td7Fw634WAW4Xzlots0IldlGxwCW0XnLkVPfUCh1B4V4IO2dGRgQ_gkjWSpXlRbpasZaDhO-9gUeB-kERyCtoF7h4xjjI/s640/blogger-image-2075881770.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDJ7bzwrM95tz1N7Xl1vyA9lRUBfFgMfIHhJmWHo6wnBo1_PiuuvNV_nrfiSGW2oWHaZLO_z451ynMI3dmj7WnB0GsaBZCW7UfDA4SVIlMKvoYnwbZvltDiyI5rssb6WLO742di6yg4M/s640/blogger-image-944726054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDJ7bzwrM95tz1N7Xl1vyA9lRUBfFgMfIHhJmWHo6wnBo1_PiuuvNV_nrfiSGW2oWHaZLO_z451ynMI3dmj7WnB0GsaBZCW7UfDA4SVIlMKvoYnwbZvltDiyI5rssb6WLO742di6yg4M/s640/blogger-image-944726054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif16_byd0ze9ncMQKEI9unQ2qs73gYj4dY2ld4aaFmOkFYq-Lx5oWsogN4pYPbnAlDn0rdMTIvAbFiHN0Hgve6XYr0GUv6JcxTWNBzjXdIzZPiTDSXQOSFtyk0x_hIlf_D0RaDGAkziIw/s640/blogger-image--322721610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hello! (Yikes, it's been so long....I'm not sure there is a reading soul left but if you are reading...thank you! And Hi!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Things are going well despite my lack of allowing time to blog about us</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recently, I've been able to carve out once a week trail rides with my best Bay, Laz. Once a week for some of you daily riders (awesome and I'm jealous) is as great as it gets for me/us. It's part of my daily juggling act; which no complaints...I'm lucky!! It's working full time, being a mom and the barn being 35 minutes away (it actually is closer to me since we moved in December which is a huuuuuuuge perk)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What's also A.M.A.Z.I.N.G is having a beautiful Michigan recreational park, that I can ride to. No trailer involved. Easy and thank you! I am so so so so thankful I moved to this private residence barn, now almost 5 years ago, right near Kensington. I'm the only boarder currently and it's been great. Laz has done so well since the day we moved here and is very content in his free turnout life. His has another OTTB gelding and a welsh pony mare to play with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Below are some photos from our recent trail rides:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Swimming in the river</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOf_w7soZm1SQq0D3fHBbNYZE_swiameivA49dLTzjEOTtVISLbZUwuhoxpIL2WXTulEo69_-6sbRkoXQVGWAgjkKdcE30I2d2efnjIGKku5s3LAsadWWywtrkFyvFYAYEWyuier6124/s640/blogger-image--1916828063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOf_w7soZm1SQq0D3fHBbNYZE_swiameivA49dLTzjEOTtVISLbZUwuhoxpIL2WXTulEo69_-6sbRkoXQVGWAgjkKdcE30I2d2efnjIGKku5s3LAsadWWywtrkFyvFYAYEWyuier6124/s640/blogger-image--1916828063.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">He splashed in the water for 15 minutes. I have videos of it on my FB and IG</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Oh, below is a photo of Stone my son (now almost 17 months) and his best dog brother, Mason who is now 13!!! No more barn time for Mason as his arthritic body can't tolerate a car ride anymore or walks longer than several minutes. It's been an adjustment and he is in daily support and care until we see he isn't as happy anymore. It's not far away, as heart breaking as it is for me...he is my Regal boy and I want to do his loyal heart justice with a happy end. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOKq0zwN34T-CXkI_wYNRBiPb0eazjvbcWOW3Z6piyfYhthe-7olLvWdl1KLteyHUU9FxLyjgr1rTi4RnEs6IUz6QZTOQ9RdHMaHh1ic-36UOXdUukWmVMZ4siLDXfb_fDHbaNsppw6zo/s640/blogger-image-1050415430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOKq0zwN34T-CXkI_wYNRBiPb0eazjvbcWOW3Z6piyfYhthe-7olLvWdl1KLteyHUU9FxLyjgr1rTi4RnEs6IUz6QZTOQ9RdHMaHh1ic-36UOXdUukWmVMZ4siLDXfb_fDHbaNsppw6zo/s640/blogger-image-1050415430.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the meantime my heart is so happy that Stone gets to love on him. I'm happy Stone is a Mason lover</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>A quick work lunch, time enough to run and kiss my pony face! Sometimes my clients live close out towards the barn so I will always sneak in a quick visit and a snuggle and an inhale of "ponyatherapy"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1ZJ5WOzw8aGiXjQ75EORoaGQFPWUXcQurlWq2ZInii7-vNjvtSN4vNFXMRHRKgvw8u33xt4T0rrsTgGmhMKyioS8jwrVV2jltuomFMZ65LmjpePngHrsRjaoJlyEnazW_FB2RizesSM/s640/blogger-image--1051104663.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1ZJ5WOzw8aGiXjQ75EORoaGQFPWUXcQurlWq2ZInii7-vNjvtSN4vNFXMRHRKgvw8u33xt4T0rrsTgGmhMKyioS8jwrVV2jltuomFMZ65LmjpePngHrsRjaoJlyEnazW_FB2RizesSM/s640/blogger-image--1051104663.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Trail ride out in one of the big fields. This is always when Laz squeals and tries to pull a naughty act of "let's goooooo!" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJJyPwKyeTSQOstXs6x5RECEFtl4mY7As3wcc4zUYgaRd2hIKI-96-dEQzWRLGT-c6_t02nVDbBUOtKa6LCmCPSReCOE5YGHFcSPKkVkORX38EoJ9Tphf7yqVixV77M6Eo7rnigTMDO8/s640/blogger-image-117487265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJJyPwKyeTSQOstXs6x5RECEFtl4mY7As3wcc4zUYgaRd2hIKI-96-dEQzWRLGT-c6_t02nVDbBUOtKa6LCmCPSReCOE5YGHFcSPKkVkORX38EoJ9Tphf7yqVixV77M6Eo7rnigTMDO8/s640/blogger-image-117487265.jpg"></a></div>Trail along the river. So so lovely</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTnCQlcoJ6V8X0Tjz0PoWdw968_zSFA_DskMHZIMtK34oApIf9sZt1jNHHhSVLDCPS-xMMHCC0jjvgT1n0MbtNnO_FzHudKjKc3SIPmqG6iCRPgcqthFpvWKNJ-Hf0g_0jUQeR35iHs1o/s640/blogger-image--298555260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTnCQlcoJ6V8X0Tjz0PoWdw968_zSFA_DskMHZIMtK34oApIf9sZt1jNHHhSVLDCPS-xMMHCC0jjvgT1n0MbtNnO_FzHudKjKc3SIPmqG6iCRPgcqthFpvWKNJ-Hf0g_0jUQeR35iHs1o/s640/blogger-image--298555260.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The best area to canter through...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xpVHUbp4W2LgMWXvTEKoopxqz2pCJm1SIgWfmGLzHEFCV8wg6lIl8ilIHQ42yQBO6DyL1mVe5sIdtGTjDi0ZZ-79PDcFsDGzQSqzVaTFRdcCNPyT9NGPiMXUXy3diz10Ne1G_9ZK6VQ/s640/blogger-image--291914988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xpVHUbp4W2LgMWXvTEKoopxqz2pCJm1SIgWfmGLzHEFCV8wg6lIl8ilIHQ42yQBO6DyL1mVe5sIdtGTjDi0ZZ-79PDcFsDGzQSqzVaTFRdcCNPyT9NGPiMXUXy3diz10Ne1G_9ZK6VQ/s640/blogger-image--291914988.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One a quick road ride where we work on touching all things. Garbage bins?! Sure. Touch it. He's awesomely curious. I love this horse. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkRPzxDChsEe9GtTNZpJnAzI8q9uVIQMhCG1BY45lPrZTUpaRhboNDogeISqYtQr7XLJxlccUT12W8R_zF6mZ_4mMSRKFKtTn6G50vdf6jEZcBz3n-a2FQj-fbYZoo-LAirtQgY2mek1U/s640/blogger-image--146243472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkRPzxDChsEe9GtTNZpJnAzI8q9uVIQMhCG1BY45lPrZTUpaRhboNDogeISqYtQr7XLJxlccUT12W8R_zF6mZ_4mMSRKFKtTn6G50vdf6jEZcBz3n-a2FQj-fbYZoo-LAirtQgY2mek1U/s640/blogger-image--146243472.jpg"></a></div>Around a narrow bend of a trail </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif16_byd0ze9ncMQKEI9unQ2qs73gYj4dY2ld4aaFmOkFYq-Lx5oWsogN4pYPbnAlDn0rdMTIvAbFiHN0Hgve6XYr0GUv6JcxTWNBzjXdIzZPiTDSXQOSFtyk0x_hIlf_D0RaDGAkziIw/s640/blogger-image--322721610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihejnzfLdez5sN-m4J82hAsnEswpeX8sI7I7JZ-0bhYOYIXFKa8x5cLEyYj-d3DMzqopIR42wBshVc1DEzJmxrgaS8MhAPcQ2iv3kFoKY7ooD7tTqzr5e8yBALds64eMd581wMGjcAY3c/s640/blogger-image-1554364999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihejnzfLdez5sN-m4J82hAsnEswpeX8sI7I7JZ-0bhYOYIXFKa8x5cLEyYj-d3DMzqopIR42wBshVc1DEzJmxrgaS8MhAPcQ2iv3kFoKY7ooD7tTqzr5e8yBALds64eMd581wMGjcAY3c/s640/blogger-image-1554364999.jpg"></a></div>The glossy spring coat in full effect</div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDJ7bzwrM95tz1N7Xl1vyA9lRUBfFgMfIHhJmWHo6wnBo1_PiuuvNV_nrfiSGW2oWHaZLO_z451ynMI3dmj7WnB0GsaBZCW7UfDA4SVIlMKvoYnwbZvltDiyI5rssb6WLO742di6yg4M/s640/blogger-image-944726054.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">My nugget. Sorry not sorry. Can't help it! He's my lover. <br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDJ7bzwrM95tz1N7Xl1vyA9lRUBfFgMfIHhJmWHo6wnBo1_PiuuvNV_nrfiSGW2oWHaZLO_z451ynMI3dmj7WnB0GsaBZCW7UfDA4SVIlMKvoYnwbZvltDiyI5rssb6WLO742di6yg4M/s640/blogger-image-944726054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnZcWMhqOjPnyC_siDxMpI5T2xjEVmeSREmBTyHZ_hHDKHRkBJh2QRv4NxVnWL5yVh8y3vbblCULt5sXXHehSZAnQ3oPgFF1XtHh9KQXn20mbDEgJRVfecWUsj94wnCgnhRqC2pDY1srU/s640/blogger-image--705645420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnZcWMhqOjPnyC_siDxMpI5T2xjEVmeSREmBTyHZ_hHDKHRkBJh2QRv4NxVnWL5yVh8y3vbblCULt5sXXHehSZAnQ3oPgFF1XtHh9KQXn20mbDEgJRVfecWUsj94wnCgnhRqC2pDY1srU/s640/blogger-image--705645420.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ponying the pony on one of our trails. It's amazing how well they all get along as a herd. 99% of the time. Laz was GREAT as letting me pony her. I was super super proud. We had some tight maneuvering at times on the trail or times where the lead line snuck under his tail and he was my steady eddy. </div></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_a4K_1k9eTQ-2I7Q-hFWnXqkiVOegyv-407h_CQ78-qFsu_Td7Fw634WAW4Xzlots0IldlGxwCW0XnLkVPfUCh1B4V4IO2dGRgQ_gkjWSpXlRbpasZaDhO-9gUeB-kERyCtoF7h4xjjI/s640/blogger-image-2075881770.jpg"></div></div><div>Riding in the pasture with spring daisies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWtPJHEmpPFlUISV6qHY7Mw9IpTpUcXJNSw-23kvhfWXLeiQD7ZyCOK-wU1M2rpOQYtm8WSXvpI-zaqyHGdJQ-ceRGfp4Fbt10MiBlmk6IvXCJfPVKluZdOUfu-ZikBr083z44cRYaRIY/s640/blogger-image-1868881703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWtPJHEmpPFlUISV6qHY7Mw9IpTpUcXJNSw-23kvhfWXLeiQD7ZyCOK-wU1M2rpOQYtm8WSXvpI-zaqyHGdJQ-ceRGfp4Fbt10MiBlmk6IvXCJfPVKluZdOUfu-ZikBr083z44cRYaRIY/s640/blogger-image-1868881703.jpg"></a></div>"Jumping" aka walking or trotting over the pole. I do miss jumping. One day. I keep hope. His hoof is still changing for the better. The wedge is almost all gone and I am wolfing on building the heel buttress up vs being so underrun. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSeGXY79shfh_8FxXrtHuMg-NIMaYxJBtsoKRpkBgQHOyroV6U8kXunwB-IcvUc6kIlzEYi9EI4-pojINDnS3hQ86msRxh5H5FvFhnRS3IZ_Rt-CitDmkuLcLuivk07dA-U6QpmjOiCk/s640/blogger-image--1269620477.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSeGXY79shfh_8FxXrtHuMg-NIMaYxJBtsoKRpkBgQHOyroV6U8kXunwB-IcvUc6kIlzEYi9EI4-pojINDnS3hQ86msRxh5H5FvFhnRS3IZ_Rt-CitDmkuLcLuivk07dA-U6QpmjOiCk/s640/blogger-image--1269620477.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My sexxxxxxy guy. I luv him. He truly is a fantastic soul. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlbhkctot4oNtP2ex_tqc1RVrV822CE-OjxGP6EjfVPAGDZls0ZbHYnIF9GsZYDgNJJ8wx5SUnZMSO9cmK2tgIdplqRIiqDt0tyxtA2-xcPhgw07w_to-n49StcAIkPPGZV11wwj844k/s640/blogger-image-304812983.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGlbhkctot4oNtP2ex_tqc1RVrV822CE-OjxGP6EjfVPAGDZls0ZbHYnIF9GsZYDgNJJ8wx5SUnZMSO9cmK2tgIdplqRIiqDt0tyxtA2-xcPhgw07w_to-n49StcAIkPPGZV11wwj844k/s640/blogger-image-304812983.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">And I do post on Instagram way, way more often....so I'd love to have you follow along there. Below is a screen shot of my IG name </span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiujrDkO-29xxbRqq7Xk4XY0qYnv7M_Zk41omnJp5YDz-T1ST4gKyCOlkqChPM1_38g4TcXIKp5K-RMIloGjdNQTbTjxlIQqmVX-DCir3QjQPxVQIEb9ZpqGM0yemsblkKR4Mv44qGd7Ns/s640/blogger-image--1941035609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiujrDkO-29xxbRqq7Xk4XY0qYnv7M_Zk41omnJp5YDz-T1ST4gKyCOlkqChPM1_38g4TcXIKp5K-RMIloGjdNQTbTjxlIQqmVX-DCir3QjQPxVQIEb9ZpqGM0yemsblkKR4Mv44qGd7Ns/s640/blogger-image--1941035609.jpg"></font></a></div></div>Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-41246045693721570042016-02-20T00:06:00.001-05:002016-02-20T00:06:23.967-05:00Hoof update for Laz<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBcDZ49H73bMGDbXkv3hmMYj_PU6XEzy1TGTQcPLJQok4H6UsR5frj6MKeeBtQRo1InUrt9hSpWRdMOQbmLNIMBQmC78HFR6ho-Cz01eWbwB4q4EzjQmnlugPuSgX_YO5n3a_FcXR8Os/s640/blogger-image--1588306695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBcDZ49H73bMGDbXkv3hmMYj_PU6XEzy1TGTQcPLJQok4H6UsR5frj6MKeeBtQRo1InUrt9hSpWRdMOQbmLNIMBQmC78HFR6ho-Cz01eWbwB4q4EzjQmnlugPuSgX_YO5n3a_FcXR8Os/s640/blogger-image--1588306695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwn3YwnnvHEizp-9LpfuLNmcivZcJjv_ZeknBugbRmC6yWWB239rc1JDvjb6gfZoz1o4N6IXZv8u7PDoWogz4qGEm5LgtzVTE_-axfsQSAby4HmVpBAEIJYs7JNn3bv5JIoxMgkJWtidc/s640/blogger-image-451526977.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwn3YwnnvHEizp-9LpfuLNmcivZcJjv_ZeknBugbRmC6yWWB239rc1JDvjb6gfZoz1o4N6IXZv8u7PDoWogz4qGEm5LgtzVTE_-axfsQSAby4HmVpBAEIJYs7JNn3bv5JIoxMgkJWtidc/s640/blogger-image-451526977.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCpcoks1dtFobeNJDGoQCyPX51UeEu-72-iMmCGHhjdM23ve43Tt27IGfSnACQmATldfAbVX0xW5SHLbVkiVPqhF_04F5C_IUm2ibRLLXURMA___aQELyfmqYZzB3-zwxFSeFchzDeBw/s640/blogger-image--403828954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>For those of you who don't know, Laz foundered a billion years ago (7 to be exact) and I/some amazing trimmers have been working on rehabbing his right hind hoof since. We have gone through 5 trimmers and back to our favorite who works with us long distance and helps correct/maintain and I trim in between. So Laz may get trimmed 4-6x by them in a year and I whittle every few weeks in between. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Anyhow, it's been a long while since I posted about it. Here are OLD photos from October 2014....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Soft crushed sole with so much bar issue/damage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbpsfP5yq1C4aVVJb4PvEZ_AzW_QP-KzC3Yvmb3IB2185g1bCmYYGFPNHUwkEkV-4By19C0fXWm4lauLTQmSOquej-b6dnwNCU4ofbFMhlbfCu1RdPqglIdrUvmWfwb8QlFxRos3iWHA/s640/blogger-image--1187232669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbpsfP5yq1C4aVVJb4PvEZ_AzW_QP-KzC3Yvmb3IB2185g1bCmYYGFPNHUwkEkV-4By19C0fXWm4lauLTQmSOquej-b6dnwNCU4ofbFMhlbfCu1RdPqglIdrUvmWfwb8QlFxRos3iWHA/s640/blogger-image--1187232669.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Laminar wedge. Yikes. And off bi laterally big time </div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCpcoks1dtFobeNJDGoQCyPX51UeEu-72-iMmCGHhjdM23ve43Tt27IGfSnACQmATldfAbVX0xW5SHLbVkiVPqhF_04F5C_IUm2ibRLLXURMA___aQELyfmqYZzB3-zwxFSeFchzDeBw/s640/blogger-image--403828954.jpg"></div>Crushed heels</div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBcDZ49H73bMGDbXkv3hmMYj_PU6XEzy1TGTQcPLJQok4H6UsR5frj6MKeeBtQRo1InUrt9hSpWRdMOQbmLNIMBQmC78HFR6ho-Cz01eWbwB4q4EzjQmnlugPuSgX_YO5n3a_FcXR8Os/s640/blogger-image--1588306695.jpg"></div>Wedge and bruising oh my</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Qj3z7cxBZGUI9PSA5pJJQ-zMpUzvdEjrLSLNMD8CEyY8RY01ZkNht2kNybRzeGoA1vWKLVjZB0SaNnzVJR60WWsa5UhpXQ4jyRhlshHrMBWi-pr-1OL_7MDZbPAH5XA7m0dWfhSCQGU/s640/blogger-image-1865147243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Qj3z7cxBZGUI9PSA5pJJQ-zMpUzvdEjrLSLNMD8CEyY8RY01ZkNht2kNybRzeGoA1vWKLVjZB0SaNnzVJR60WWsa5UhpXQ4jyRhlshHrMBWi-pr-1OL_7MDZbPAH5XA7m0dWfhSCQGU/s640/blogger-image-1865147243.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And now some comparisons from this past week:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPYSP4Lanf1GDncKkblm9FDzyKc87xR0ytYYXdsXlZTZqnG1sHhTMjnGB6mqWgaf1gelklW56azx1bJrov2OHhZFx7TQ_XiQBXAceZL1SH3B7JG4yG9vlpJVLwVQIgbDslN6tMAeYbFFg/s640/blogger-image--1227843885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPYSP4Lanf1GDncKkblm9FDzyKc87xR0ytYYXdsXlZTZqnG1sHhTMjnGB6mqWgaf1gelklW56azx1bJrov2OHhZFx7TQ_XiQBXAceZL1SH3B7JG4yG9vlpJVLwVQIgbDslN6tMAeYbFFg/s640/blogger-image--1227843885.jpg"></a></div>Some positive growth. Currently using silversol spray </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH2kDBhYOlce63bwLhETtAff43wZ8pRfky_AmDe7qDGU459Ij_jrTss0pL6V-ft74AyBp-mkoXKv6IfnznoHRfrrj7ItwbVVnl-Z7sAy5Scykesm_kIOkFsvZ4ryBL8Owiv4GgKzQuXsM/s640/blogger-image-1199666649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH2kDBhYOlce63bwLhETtAff43wZ8pRfky_AmDe7qDGU459Ij_jrTss0pL6V-ft74AyBp-mkoXKv6IfnznoHRfrrj7ItwbVVnl-Z7sAy5Scykesm_kIOkFsvZ4ryBL8Owiv4GgKzQuXsM/s640/blogger-image-1199666649.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNQ0IEX4igsXyZ9IZhk7mlEUY249zJajB37PGVpxSbQczqSszqErQ17AR2qNxOAlhG-kG0uu_CdQinbCfWIqm1_tT0c_9Ya10qfGCl217XOHrfMC70WLTXxo-ZfBpSxQwjU7vEREqGxU/s640/blogger-image-207816171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNQ0IEX4igsXyZ9IZhk7mlEUY249zJajB37PGVpxSbQczqSszqErQ17AR2qNxOAlhG-kG0uu_CdQinbCfWIqm1_tT0c_9Ya10qfGCl217XOHrfMC70WLTXxo-ZfBpSxQwjU7vEREqGxU/s640/blogger-image-207816171.jpg"></a></div>Seems like toe can still come back a ways BUT I get nervous to bare too much off so I will discuss with my trusted trimmers </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Much better connection happening in hoof wall as it grows down and out</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The sole is still soft in parts but the wall in beginning to develop a bit better. Heels are still crushed and forward/long toe but I'm slowly pulling back allowing the sole some elevated protection-it's so flat. Hard to tell from sole shot photo! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thoughts?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div><br></div>Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-31409121850796217882016-02-12T17:05:00.001-05:002016-02-12T17:05:25.013-05:00Sneaking in time<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCcvCFOVsZCu3J8NwHlZZPOYQXJv4nsXgSZFlNW0ufi8xO48mJTyeqQFJvyTbszHJSXjP6dlyShfvSyusvKcZ-Y7-J-H-92QOXeIN-yAh1FcCjjpu4dvcmPRDb7YqEmCp4c6jjd75Z6I/s640/blogger-image--612327301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCcvCFOVsZCu3J8NwHlZZPOYQXJv4nsXgSZFlNW0ufi8xO48mJTyeqQFJvyTbszHJSXjP6dlyShfvSyusvKcZ-Y7-J-H-92QOXeIN-yAh1FcCjjpu4dvcmPRDb7YqEmCp4c6jjd75Z6I/s640/blogger-image--612327301.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Or </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A blizzard visit is worth a kiss</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-47175940479277842632015-12-10T21:29:00.001-05:002015-12-10T22:01:13.648-05:00We moved! Laz didn'tI'm laying here in bed, with no internet or cable happily writing this. Sometimes I long for the quiet of no tv yet I'm also stupidly addicted to reality nonsense tv (Bravo and E!) the food network and cooking channel. I have my husband snoring away and my almost 11 month son in the middle happily snoozing. And I can write. Ahhhhh.<div>We are also surrounded by boxes! </div><div>Boxes that we packed and brought here, to our new home. New to us but it's actually a 1977 contemporary quad. It's open and airy and there's deer that snack on our neighbors apple tree. It's in a suburban subdivision that has a huge field with a park, track and a pond that looks like a small lake. I want to bring Laz over for a day (although I'm sure the city will ticket me) but one can dream. It puts me about 15 minutes closer to the barn. Every minute counts. </div><div>Laz is doing well. He's healing from a slip (??) and had a slightly stocked up RH leg. That hoof still doesn't have the same sole or traction so I'm not shocked he slipped. There were tons of gallop, er slow canter skid marks in their soft pasture and with this wet Spring like weather, it's that recipe. He's fine and I cold hosed several times but no riding or any work as he heals. I won't wrap/stall because he would go bonkers town and it seemed very minor. </div><div>We brought Stone out to visit and hopes to get great photos but he is PETRIFIED of Laz. Like shock, screamed and cried. I've never seen him react that way and poor Laz just wanted to nuzzle and snort in him. For Stones sake (and to keep his future therapy costs down) we kept the fence in between them. Come this Spring we will work on this. Hopefully my child loves horses or at the very least isn't going to shit his pants in public at the sound of clip clopping </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVRDaNOo0udlgUkHiYlsMziKM9Y0BeYkm0juf6AJduEDoTtrnbO9ofwmZgGob4rMJbw7rgn6t3Z3Aw6gU6nhfrAY0zURArr4bP0NagSzDqWgQKorbcHrVr9th2Po1vrgBtJxlO5a8XdIg/s640/blogger-image--1435662270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVRDaNOo0udlgUkHiYlsMziKM9Y0BeYkm0juf6AJduEDoTtrnbO9ofwmZgGob4rMJbw7rgn6t3Z3Aw6gU6nhfrAY0zURArr4bP0NagSzDqWgQKorbcHrVr9th2Po1vrgBtJxlO5a8XdIg/s640/blogger-image--1435662270.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhznVB1UL-c1Tjq8a0paPkWb02QoH-9wDJOfPpMfwxjJ_LdXtvgJlfDygdtYcwvRTiYpxYa3vf0Pp4MuJ0upoa5a-0eZECGM4Vg48aQQrRnmT3xyqlIXrPAj4B0I-hEPVO_vSpzMukcg4w/s640/blogger-image--1626995219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhznVB1UL-c1Tjq8a0paPkWb02QoH-9wDJOfPpMfwxjJ_LdXtvgJlfDygdtYcwvRTiYpxYa3vf0Pp4MuJ0upoa5a-0eZECGM4Vg48aQQrRnmT3xyqlIXrPAj4B0I-hEPVO_vSpzMukcg4w/s640/blogger-image--1626995219.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj602UBKAWuFUUlrOk8KraQYqj8qkLbSXEAuW2XDQV3jmR7nb5EElI2C-AXjWvIqDxaKz9posXStZd-4Z7vtjYnTfA2QnyfGQJA4N1ZZVbw9G_6lnpeEsqxOfmE9sbD4S7xftmrlMoplgY/s640/blogger-image-846187855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj602UBKAWuFUUlrOk8KraQYqj8qkLbSXEAuW2XDQV3jmR7nb5EElI2C-AXjWvIqDxaKz9posXStZd-4Z7vtjYnTfA2QnyfGQJA4N1ZZVbw9G_6lnpeEsqxOfmE9sbD4S7xftmrlMoplgY/s640/blogger-image-846187855.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXn-nbKSUI_vJcReG0TDD740efnTWCPcmsOvBdzikDbODXPjZ1hbRLrEPrMBIu8TLXqhqCcdrfLSW61vY8uwk_IAbeOgwVyXviiOJ_cMzGd2IZ-rsv4VwGeRyu8iTr-slH3F-bjei4qg/s640/blogger-image-589592564.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXn-nbKSUI_vJcReG0TDD740efnTWCPcmsOvBdzikDbODXPjZ1hbRLrEPrMBIu8TLXqhqCcdrfLSW61vY8uwk_IAbeOgwVyXviiOJ_cMzGd2IZ-rsv4VwGeRyu8iTr-slH3F-bjei4qg/s640/blogger-image-589592564.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7SsycyWW66O4fBQFGI05sCj-ZYzgXmW5FqxsTktM3CP3v7k5QAfZG9pzNy4ua-jnl5Zwyl-rPeeR9ZrdPixiYX-b6iq0V61ZuUGYtXn1KXA3dLYEMEex13C0Ntp7AYwB7b95yFxk4QoA/s640/blogger-image-833800071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7SsycyWW66O4fBQFGI05sCj-ZYzgXmW5FqxsTktM3CP3v7k5QAfZG9pzNy4ua-jnl5Zwyl-rPeeR9ZrdPixiYX-b6iq0V61ZuUGYtXn1KXA3dLYEMEex13C0Ntp7AYwB7b95yFxk4QoA/s640/blogger-image-833800071.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAn_4JXrEabBCJttzE5pwS-siFN0gptWj_AeVZeS7Gptss5fzrFHKPkRAWSQqStpQ41jn3BMIwMtFZC3IxJr8Jbtxbkt-SPDbjB-6OHfHWRjuzmxiMfVUciQZT9MsTEzzKpQRMzU2SY8/s640/blogger-image-823188851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAn_4JXrEabBCJttzE5pwS-siFN0gptWj_AeVZeS7Gptss5fzrFHKPkRAWSQqStpQ41jn3BMIwMtFZC3IxJr8Jbtxbkt-SPDbjB-6OHfHWRjuzmxiMfVUciQZT9MsTEzzKpQRMzU2SY8/s640/blogger-image-823188851.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The night of our move-14 hours of moving!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_aoJpM5Z2kq6LkZ7GzZVn55pUQk3RB6mxyOgzyqNveA7ahu8NnLK0gaajiBpS8E8_ODmXs0jdIGh0HudLI5Hr9Lc4sLDotY-y3FvQ0DNHvZvCSEqoumKfSy9_HoXlbqgJbBkkCe7YWM/s640/blogger-image--580849282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_aoJpM5Z2kq6LkZ7GzZVn55pUQk3RB6mxyOgzyqNveA7ahu8NnLK0gaajiBpS8E8_ODmXs0jdIGh0HudLI5Hr9Lc4sLDotY-y3FvQ0DNHvZvCSEqoumKfSy9_HoXlbqgJbBkkCe7YWM/s640/blogger-image--580849282.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mason (12.5 yrs) loving his bigger front/back yard. We wish Pudgie could have come. We miss our sweet deceased Frenchie so much</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMDpk6pnAAW2AuIf7xlX31frwymbI_ROWI_zZSuDKLFcnlKCS2wzz6mAsiz8LjSleq0IOBBiLAdIIAlAO_PQR3Qz17yO42z-lOlfcugXWm2BwN3d4cr00Go4J9M8OdqcPshrxocDrnFU/s640/blogger-image-1232472790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMDpk6pnAAW2AuIf7xlX31frwymbI_ROWI_zZSuDKLFcnlKCS2wzz6mAsiz8LjSleq0IOBBiLAdIIAlAO_PQR3Qz17yO42z-lOlfcugXWm2BwN3d4cr00Go4J9M8OdqcPshrxocDrnFU/s640/blogger-image-1232472790.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div>Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-67746485621856641952015-11-03T16:52:00.001-05:002015-11-03T17:15:29.945-05:00Serendipity<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzw92jl14qhyd8clV7xoGMr7hHLUvxqnz0aXlk6y-34UV8XyjBK8YH2XEzQD_wy2bf9uY8ygJC50HbDtaIR3bavT5wWPaD6XlgvCYZSnK53pDeya7z9AW-p24FyflydPVyIn7JjImPY8g/s640/blogger-image-72934716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzw92jl14qhyd8clV7xoGMr7hHLUvxqnz0aXlk6y-34UV8XyjBK8YH2XEzQD_wy2bf9uY8ygJC50HbDtaIR3bavT5wWPaD6XlgvCYZSnK53pDeya7z9AW-p24FyflydPVyIn7JjImPY8g/s640/blogger-image-72934716.jpg"></a></div>Seven years ago today, I rescued Lycius Two, my Lazarus. Today, the universe worked out that I had a work day free of appointments and major pressing items, my riding/barn owner/friend had an open day, kids were at their day area, it was 74 and sunny with no wind or bugs and fall color is in its final burst of glory.....so we enjoyed a 2 hour trail ride. And all four of us enjoyed it-the thoroughbreds were plucky but calm with sparks of humorous naughtiness. Just the best. A great way to quietly celebrate my partnership with my rescue. <div><br></div><div>Walking the field to our hidden trail<br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4VF2m6v8MFnyRYH5F4I5JGJGgJ0XOYP4SDRs9T5mHpPhOZRK3-RRYZNhTMWq4VHyiKEWYTD1lVrCJ-l_3CT8di9-v7E-nkSBemA2W875nn3X6VaMMqsYQQn_lEVfYJP4HkdlXWW-g3c/s640/blogger-image--1798722410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4VF2m6v8MFnyRYH5F4I5JGJGgJ0XOYP4SDRs9T5mHpPhOZRK3-RRYZNhTMWq4VHyiKEWYTD1lVrCJ-l_3CT8di9-v7E-nkSBemA2W875nn3X6VaMMqsYQQn_lEVfYJP4HkdlXWW-g3c/s640/blogger-image--1798722410.jpg"></a></div>The two old men. Pito is 16 and Laz is 14</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRBC5U1cjwwnvMaZRQA_aUGYZSzwr6XO4pzcn-7GFxbQI7ZzzOiXOYlpd7jEUwVyS6ANQauIDJHItS_MxHdr7epz0h4JANp1VwNj_wuwIRT3sE-D1nMe9Q8l364hlQIkrh2PzHurjJFA/s640/blogger-image-1770761007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRBC5U1cjwwnvMaZRQA_aUGYZSzwr6XO4pzcn-7GFxbQI7ZzzOiXOYlpd7jEUwVyS6ANQauIDJHItS_MxHdr7epz0h4JANp1VwNj_wuwIRT3sE-D1nMe9Q8l364hlQIkrh2PzHurjJFA/s640/blogger-image-1770761007.jpg"></a></div>Loving to lead ...<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ29C6M8jA-aXh6vTT-sCgTIKugvUnoafyKuJOtmuVBaSY2RLQVKsjmAqYUce0VAZjzdhZeF9-uHat1OrMF8SL6lJo7F2KwZNsUiSRU_Vvpi6z3fSeESNKYE3fw0-ioUPqsAs18sKYcJ0/s640/blogger-image-1129440939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ29C6M8jA-aXh6vTT-sCgTIKugvUnoafyKuJOtmuVBaSY2RLQVKsjmAqYUce0VAZjzdhZeF9-uHat1OrMF8SL6lJo7F2KwZNsUiSRU_Vvpi6z3fSeESNKYE3fw0-ioUPqsAs18sKYcJ0/s640/blogger-image-1129440939.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The smell was incredible. Dry, sweet, earthy and crunchy. Fall rocks. Darkness sucks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1R24UgD_Fop3hbk_GaHwC-A6tdWS9Kp6cEimauH7Kx_yH4A6yYeN2ZyLtlGjT4UVy9huJpaicoh7iCl2AFfp0kvlbamM5cWCpfokf_eRyJWEnrYMFNHmPX3r8E9ZN4D5aaEexAg9Z-I/s640/blogger-image-2089098917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK1R24UgD_Fop3hbk_GaHwC-A6tdWS9Kp6cEimauH7Kx_yH4A6yYeN2ZyLtlGjT4UVy9huJpaicoh7iCl2AFfp0kvlbamM5cWCpfokf_eRyJWEnrYMFNHmPX3r8E9ZN4D5aaEexAg9Z-I/s640/blogger-image-2089098917.jpg"></a></div>We stumbled on a stick teepee. So freaking cool. Who built it???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaIMbouzsJwvAoxk16cTuOSLLhfWx4Ye_swtciXCxHCqBiFBec-KdaWOwXGHaDXIRXziKEWO6MUrAvL-nUAmA11bjBg9o-VCMO_8geIMm31r6F6pQOrzOGw77902Hu3qkHnlILMHOTvk/s640/blogger-image--813411917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaIMbouzsJwvAoxk16cTuOSLLhfWx4Ye_swtciXCxHCqBiFBec-KdaWOwXGHaDXIRXziKEWO6MUrAvL-nUAmA11bjBg9o-VCMO_8geIMm31r6F6pQOrzOGw77902Hu3qkHnlILMHOTvk/s640/blogger-image--813411917.jpg"></a></div>Such a fun 2 hours. SoulFULL. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks Buddy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Glad we found each other </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-71869146658899439172015-05-25T18:55:00.001-04:002015-05-25T18:55:17.551-04:00Baby barnWow...in the blink of a Bay horse's eye, 4 months have whizzed by. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFkNjflrB4LCsoTFUI3qCRPwv1mwyHMNaipnU8R_EP8ZCRWpPji7aI_YY3ZJgwPDVgMmFoRoW9Oqv9Ld3fYnkDObu3xF2sVWN6YoCjIxXHWxoK29DsgDM2okObexeXjmSn_fNYvN2Hd4/s640/blogger-image-1954121913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFkNjflrB4LCsoTFUI3qCRPwv1mwyHMNaipnU8R_EP8ZCRWpPji7aI_YY3ZJgwPDVgMmFoRoW9Oqv9Ld3fYnkDObu3xF2sVWN6YoCjIxXHWxoK29DsgDM2okObexeXjmSn_fNYvN2Hd4/s640/blogger-image-1954121913.jpg"></a></div>Motherhood is crazy awesome, hard, inspiring, humbling and prideful. I found out I'm a lot stronger than I ever gave myself credit for. I also found out how lucky I am to have a husband who is an amazing Father and supportive families all around us. <div>Not that we haven't made mistakes or struggled..oh we have but came through on the other side smiling and hi-fiving! Teamwork baby. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJH-58oU2u4PGzFXLgQiwAl71Wn6E3M2OenvUU3vDEhRA4XrEtWpGsp9x9v7B1NWpLL7rjHx477GU01yT6Jucc-5IOOzIZoHdUeGunyg_771D-4TjcT7fx6e3MZa3g9_gm0zxd0CVG_o/s640/blogger-image--1195515447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJH-58oU2u4PGzFXLgQiwAl71Wn6E3M2OenvUU3vDEhRA4XrEtWpGsp9x9v7B1NWpLL7rjHx477GU01yT6Jucc-5IOOzIZoHdUeGunyg_771D-4TjcT7fx6e3MZa3g9_gm0zxd0CVG_o/s640/blogger-image--1195515447.jpg"></a></div>Stone Anthony is just a fun, loving, happy precious baby boy. We are enjoying him so much. I was never a baby person but being his Mom is joyful. No joke-I still don't 'ohhhhhh goo goo' over babies, but mine, I see hearts. It's intense love. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcONJ8cOaaed7N20cWDeHcaLGBeGvCtb6G6LBQX1G8M2DOu7mViNMj7rBXPbjVU6enoSHCIGZ_laUMYeTW_m7xtaieAtPoZBhq2NqUswSMpc43qDQn39u_ci3bkuFUioLLGHZxdZ4eWH8/s640/blogger-image--587872812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcONJ8cOaaed7N20cWDeHcaLGBeGvCtb6G6LBQX1G8M2DOu7mViNMj7rBXPbjVU6enoSHCIGZ_laUMYeTW_m7xtaieAtPoZBhq2NqUswSMpc43qDQn39u_ci3bkuFUioLLGHZxdZ4eWH8/s640/blogger-image--587872812.jpg"></a></div>In his Laz onesie. Ugh. Scrumptious!! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgtQ8n2EkCX7Ji5Mwh24_-nW97xmUp3eoipHZm-e0fkOCZ-m5lE8CbnCRAcUH1_dxKe1hWq_ki09OLoxt5CaZ0SXx1MXjNDChofP-GQcmW66buO7yY3C21ojqh07dK16imtEQggBNKDs/s640/blogger-image--2026860263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgtQ8n2EkCX7Ji5Mwh24_-nW97xmUp3eoipHZm-e0fkOCZ-m5lE8CbnCRAcUH1_dxKe1hWq_ki09OLoxt5CaZ0SXx1MXjNDChofP-GQcmW66buO7yY3C21ojqh07dK16imtEQggBNKDs/s640/blogger-image--2026860263.jpg"></a></div>I do think being a dog & horse momma prior to Stone prepared me for being a human momma. </div><div>Our pups, Mason and Pudgie are still such an important part of our family. I know it changes for some but not for us. I love how Stone is growing up with dog fur and sloppy licks on his toes and is now reaching out to pet them. Laz has been a gentle giant and Stone just today reached out to pet him. <div>Heart. Be. Still. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFJ-Ws7mPFQAwKOdFGzhXwCY2LJOkI7EuFVKIdsBNbdmCXWDuNHYBe1SOmHSseSYnA1ovjL0xlOveUZV1GgRLJmwWGxjSpA8oPpBrJtoVZBOsOQLYvA9hRaR30vNY2bSFU_nahcV11Ko/s640/blogger-image--910091878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFJ-Ws7mPFQAwKOdFGzhXwCY2LJOkI7EuFVKIdsBNbdmCXWDuNHYBe1SOmHSseSYnA1ovjL0xlOveUZV1GgRLJmwWGxjSpA8oPpBrJtoVZBOsOQLYvA9hRaR30vNY2bSFU_nahcV11Ko/s640/blogger-image--910091878.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We actually want to move closer to the barn to enjoy more of this life. We want Stone to grow up with dirt under his feet but also to know the City life in our travels. I want him to want to be a gentle animal lover and to respect them. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the meantime we visit Laz, love on him and enjoy our family growing. More hands to love on Laz. </div>Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-6299908184442804862015-01-23T20:56:00.003-05:002015-01-23T20:56:27.797-05:00Our new little rider<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Stone Anthony came at 41 weeks and 3 days, on 1/14/15</div>
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9.1 lbs and 21.25" long</div>
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We are smitten with him and look forward to teaching him how to love animals among a billion other things in life. </div>
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He is starting by cuddling with Mason and Pudgie daily.</div>
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He will meet Laz once the weather breaks (Spring? March hopefully) and I'm aching to go see Laz soon. I have another week I have to wait out to heal properly and I'll be stuffing his face full of carrots and kisses. </div>
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I literally cherish the sunshine. Especially on cooler days.</div>
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Today, after work, it was a mild 30 and sunny. No wind. It felt like Spring.</div>
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I decided to grab Mason who hasn't been to the barn (old man has been struggling a little lately so I've been spreading out his visits-my loyal co-pilot) in a while and head out.</div>
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Carpe Diem bitches. Sunny, and especially knowing I have the babes coming soon, I wasn't going to let this day slip by.</div>
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Belly BUMPIN'...You can see my feet but I can't ;)</div>
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I'm happy to say that in my 37+ week I can still pick/trim hooves, groom, etc. Riding not so much although if my Hubbie had been with me, I would have done it today.</div>
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Mason playing in the winter field (no snow--huurah!)</div>
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He was literally trying to pick it up</div>
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<i><b>"MOM..I found the bestest stick everrrrr!!"</b></i></div>
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<i><b>"COME ON STIX!!!!!"</b></i></div>
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FatLaz in trotting action. We played at liberty today</div>
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His hoof resection is looking good. I'm planning on doing a white lightening soak this weekend to keep on top of any possible disease at bay but he is moving sooooo awesome</div>
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He was a snuggle puss. Really into wanting to play/please</div>
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Did you ever care about the weather before owning your horse? I swear, I'm like a make shift obsessed weather girl now. </div>
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"What's the precipitation today?!!?" </div>
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"Is it freezing rain or just rain??!!!"</div>
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At any rate, it's been relatively mild so far, I think. High to mid 30's</div>
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Yesterday afternoon I was able to sneak in time for a fun schooling session.</div>
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Laz was definitely wanting/needing some play/mind work</div>
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Major zoomies but he was funny and great. He needed a release.</div>
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Lucky to have these friends...not a one a horse girl, can you believe it?! Don't worry...I try to bribe all their children to ask for ponies, mwaa haaa haaaa!</div>
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Winter. Baby. Work. Easing into changes, etc.</div>
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I look so forward to riding again. I dream of it often but nuzzling his sweet fuzzy face is a great source of happiness too.</div>
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Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-73864360386241098612014-11-26T15:04:00.000-05:002014-11-26T15:04:03.851-05:00Chilly & Warm November<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So, it snowed in November. </div>
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No mas! Not a fan of snow pre December (or Christmas if I'm being honest)</div>
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We got a few inches and it was chilly con carne!</div>
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Fatty likes the snow though. He is just such an outdoorsy horse. I rarely find him in his stall unless it's really frigid, or HOT---he's in his stall more in the summer than ever.</div>
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I brought Mason out...my sweet boy isn't able to join me on every visit like his earlier years. He gets too sore, even just from the car ride. His left hind ACL is threatening to blow so I'm being so careful with him yet trying to give him the best quality of life too. I try to take him 1x a week now (vs before it was up to 4x a week---senior pets, it tugs your heart strings!!!)</div>
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Then it warmed up, all the snow was gone, it rained for three days but felt balmy. YES.</div>
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Laz watching deer and turkey out in the field</div>
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The barn owners put up this adorable wreath on the barn.</div>
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Our gray faced angel boys...</div>
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Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-35763283247607522262014-11-12T17:25:00.000-05:002014-11-12T17:25:02.951-05:00fat land<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>crunch crunch slurp wap crunch gulp</i></div>
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He is in total (temporary) pasture pet mode. Getting fat, fuzzy and enjoying new hay delivery</div>
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Nov 3, 2008--official purchase of my Lycius Two, aka Lazarus</div>
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My sweet boy today, six years later</div>
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A happy, calm, goofy but spirited boy</div>
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Age 13</div>
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We celebrated by taking family photos all together last evening...can't wait to see how they turned out.</div>
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It's no easy task; Husband, Pregnant at 7.5 months, a Frenchie, a Chocolate Lab and Laz (who was the easiest out of all)</div>
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Mason also had his yearly play date with his real brother (littermate) Baker </div>
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It's crazy that one year later, they still recognized each other and played like young pups.</div>
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He's sore today, at age 11.5 yr old, but that is to be expected</div>
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Mason is the one without a collar</div>
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Enjoying the last of Fall days...hating the daylight savings</div>
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Sunny Sunday. I went for a typical visit/groom session and wouldn't you know it but the warm sun, the Fall colors and my snoozy puppy dog of a pony lured me into a quick ride.</div>
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I.just.had.to.</div>
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It was like "Uh, OK stars are aligned...I'm doing this"</div>
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I had promised to not ride when alone but I just couldn't pass it up. With Fall in Michigan, it goes from glorious to wet/cold in a day, so I carpe diem'ed that shit and did it!</div>
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I just told Laz, "Pony...take care of us" and thought good thoughts. But more so, he gave me the vibes that all was going to be well. </div>
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I threw on his bitless and his bareback pad and hopped on.</div>
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At 29 weeks, (7 mths) my hop is a little heftier but my stoic pony just STOOD there....love this fraggle rocked maned of a horse. Damn.</div>
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I'll tell you the dismount is MUCH harder to slide off when there is a hard belly in the way. Sorry baby that I smushed your face, but I think you enjoyed the ride too.</div>
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We just walked around. Ambled really, it was lovely.</div>
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It felt good for me, and he seemed to enjoy his little job as well.</div>
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Jump, one day...in our future...one day....</div>
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It was so quiet and peaceful during our ride. You can hear the squirrels running about, and the leaves gently falling, and Laz's big happy exhales</div>
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#yesifilteredthecrapoutofthis #so</div>
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I swear, I am the pregnant one....</div>
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Focus on the pretty leaves in his fat shadow instead</div>
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Pokertown pony. My favorite....</div>
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It's amazing how a ride, no matter if an amble or a trail ride, can just lighten my soul up</div>
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This may be my last ride until birth (early Jan??)....I don't know, but I thoroughly enjoyed it</div>
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My sweets waiting after untacking for his cookies for his Rolex performance</div>
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I'm smitten for him. </div>
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The obsession just doesn't quit...Le Sigh</div>
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On Monday, Laz got floated</div>
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He goes along so well, doesn't hardly move and all without sedation.</div>
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Thanks for Miles's Mom for giving us this Equine Dentist's name years ago! He's the best</div>
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During his jaw breaks, Laz was walk towards me like "uh saves me....??" it was quite funny.</div>
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More positive hoof changes took place but I'm going to allow a bit of time to pass before posting so I can hopefully show some dramatic growth changes</div>
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Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-70017020431576806092014-10-13T10:59:00.000-04:002014-10-13T10:59:15.550-04:00whittle whittle whittle at a time....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These are from yesterday (sunday)</div>
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There is still a lot of wedge in the toe area but my goal is to rasp it enough just so it doesn't hit ground when he trots.<br />I rasped, lunged him (he is sound sound sound right now!!) and trimmed a bit more...</div>
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I'll be so happy when the heel backs up to support the back of his foot.</div>
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I rasped the heel wall to allow the tubules to try to stand up vs being crushed/under run...</div>
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This sleepy fluff head stands for 40 minutes like an ANGEL so I can Clean Trax his hoof</div>
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Worth his weight in gold</div>
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So, what do you do for 40 minutes?!</div>
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Selfies....</div>
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You can sheaths (I'll spare you any photographic evidence)...</div>
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PS I'm keeping it long for winter protection </div>
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A bit cleaner and oh SO nerdy</div>
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"Bored, I'z bored"</div>
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Don't let him fool you, he is quite used to and loves his 'spa treatments' and to be doted on </div>
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Such a clown</div>
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So on 9/24 Laz showed signs of an abscess..but shockingly enough in his LH, which is typically his good hoof</div>
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He wouldn't walk on it, his leg was swollen from hoof to hock. I had the vet out the next day just to make sure it wasn't a torn tendon. It wasn't.<br />It took about a week (should have taken less but I finally broke down despite being told not to do it, and did my abscess pulling trick; soak hoof, dry, slather on ichthammol, put a plastic baggie on, and boot for 24 hrs)</div>
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Oh, and I also removed bar. Like a ton of bar.</div>
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Abscess popped after booting. Minor swelling lasted another 24 hours (cold hose, yes why not?) and there were two exit points. One at coronary/hair line (see below) and one on lateral quarter where he was jammed.</div>
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I made a decision to start trimming him on my own for a while. There are things that I think he likes/needs and I'm going to buck up and do them.</div>
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Bars; very conversational but Laz's seem to impact/fold quickly and then cause issues. I am doing to ramp them to encourage proper height/placement. With him being on grassy/sand pasture he can't really wear them down on his own. I've left them and they cause issues. </div>
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Take this hoof for example; his LF (splat foot being his RF is a club)</div>
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When I don't take out bars/ramp to sit up...he lands more toe forward. He had in fact 2 weeks of a slightly swollen tendon. After removing bar slowly over a few days, he stood more square and swelling went away. Hmmmm</div>
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Balance; he has seemed out of balance to me as of late. Toes too long, medially to lateral balance off, so being that I see angles as a career, I'm going to tackle this on my own to see if I can get him in a better spot. We'll see how this goes</div>
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Sometimes, like Pudgie shows below...you just have to stop and think...</div>
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I'm amazing what going back and looking at old photos does.</div>
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This was his RH back in 2012</div>
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To me, a much better/healthier hoof to what was in August, below</div>
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My last trimmer and I saw most things eye to eye (removing dead tissue/aggressive bar, keep toes backed up, etc) and so I'm doing back to her route of thought/practice<br />I'm not happy with his hoof especially after the last cast which basically girdled his hoof. </div>
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So, by removing the hoof wall and dead/damaged laminae I'm hoping to get a better/new growth and connection</div>
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Saturday below:</div>
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Wed, sprayed with Thrush spray (keep in mind he is on turnout so it's impossible to keep 100% clean but I'm chasing it)</div>
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Saturday below, compared to...</div>
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To Wednesday...see that hairline?? GROWTH? Already a better angle?</div>
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I'm watching toe/heel balance, everything...I know more toe can go but I'm trying to give him days to adjust to things that I'm doing vs all at once. </div>
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Wed sole shot</div>
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He is showing no signs of lameness or issue..in fact he's happy to roam and munch</div>
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He will be having many soaks coming up to keep bacteria at bay and encourage new growth</div>
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Two puppies breathing on us to remind us "FEED US!!!!" in a sweet manner</div>
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We fed the pups and decided to enjoy the nice Fall day and get outside</div>
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We headed downtown Detroit (we live about 20 minutes north of downtown) to this <a href="http://www.greatlakescoffee.com/">great coffee shop</a></div>
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for a gooey bar, almond croissant, a lavender latte and a regular coffee</div>
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Billy boy has himself a sweeeet tooth!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">The ambiance is fantastic at that coffee shop. Downtown Detroit has a very cool revival and we try to support it as much as we can. Coming from living in Chicago (Suburbs), Detroit was built backwards in my opinion with lack of public transit, and not embracing a water view with international access/view BUT there are fantastic things happening to this humble city, and we choose to support it.</span></div>
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After our caffeine surge, we headed to one of the US's largest farmers market, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/detroit-eastern-market-detroit">Eastern Market</a></div>
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There are several large sheds and hundreds of vendors with local produce, cheeses, meats, etc</div>
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It's fantastic</div>
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After our Detroit fun day, it was time to drive north an hour to see the pony</div>
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Double snuggle with Laz & Pito</div>
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They were both convinced I had treats in my belly...uh no</div>
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It was SO nice and I'm super sad about not trail riding (I've just decided to pasture hacks for during pregnancy) that I wanted to still enjoy the weather, my horse and the trail.</div>
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So....we all hoofed it.<br />I put Laz's padded slipper boot on his RH just to be extra careful and we were off</div>
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Cutting through the sweet neighbor's pasture to our trail system of heaven</div>
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Laz was funny. He was snorty and prancing for a bit, clearly excited to be out.</div>
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He hasn't been on the trail since we rode it alone in April (le sigh)</div>
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It was a good decision to hand walk him, he was definitely not 100% confident and chill and I can't blame him. Lack of constant exposure leads to that but he was great via in halter. He is a pony that does best with repetition so I just set us up for success</div>
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SNORT!</div>
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About one minute after this photo we came head to head with a cyclist on the narrow path and Laz jumped backwards about 15 feet. Poor guy was just so startled! He almost sat on Billy who was walking behind</div>
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The cyclist was super cool and stopped and allowed us to pass by slowly. I'm not sure I would have sat that spook or not if I were in saddle? Maybe...big maybe. Or maybe I would have eaten dirt over his left shoulder. </div>
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It was a super fun walk, we covered 4 miles and enjoyed the gorgeous trails. I hope to do it again soon</div>
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After we returned home, we enjoyed rustic homemade sourdough toast with fresh MI mozzarella and heirloom grape and currant tomatoes</div>
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Pretty much a perfect Saturday!</div>
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Front shot; I set my camera on the ground</div>
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Sole shot</div>
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Lateral side shot below</div>
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Medial side shot below</div>
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After my rasping/knife work below (no nippers yet-I don't own any and they scare me but I'll need to get over that in my future)</div>
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Lateral below</div>
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Medial</div>
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Front shot..still seems to load higher on lateral side so actually after photo I rasped that side down a bit more</div>
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Sole shot. Frog apex was stretched down at toe so far! You can compare to pre trim photo</div>
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Medial heel is really underrun and although it looks longer (it may be) I think it needs to back up/stand up on it's own. Will it? The bar is all jammy jammed in there too</div>
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I pared bar alongside lateral side of frog collatral groove and bar on medial side (left side of photo) and you can see bruising underneath. LOTS of licking/chewing after I removed it. It's quite smashed down in there, I had a really hard time picking my knife 'under' the bar as it was almost smeared into his sole.</div>
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He walked/trotted really nicely after this trim so I'm hopeful I'll get that hoof back a bit more normal before winter sets in and his growth halts.</div>
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An update, we casted Laz's RH hoof weeks ago and I'm not happy at all with how it grew out.</div>
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I feel the whole hoof capsule grew out forward and incorrect. Especially in heel/toe area.</div>
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I also felt from the beginning that the cast was too tight/close to his medial heel bulb</div>
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Here is his hoof after cast was removed (I tried removing it on my own and could NOT do it)</div>
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Terrible angles...poor Laz.</div>
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The heel bulb, ugh. Look at those heels too--so high and under run</div>
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A day later, after hoof cast removal, his medial wall started to crack at quarters.</div>
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I can see the lateral side hoof wall is higher too...look at hairline</div>
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It's been months/years since I felt so let down</div>
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We usually have great results from the casting. Not this time.</div>
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I decided to let his hoof be for a few days before I did any alterations.</div>
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I'll have update photos soon and since I rasped those heels/toe back he started walking SO much better. I did a little at a time, every other day to give him time to settle into it.</div>
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Here is his hoof back in 2011</div>
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Better angle to me although quite diseased or full of laminar wedge..</div>
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This hoof...boy this hoof...!!!</div>
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I hope to get some better results soon by using my eye and not casting for a while....</div>
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I'm just really miffed to have gone backwards with his growth/angle/shape.</div>
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I'm not sure why? </div>
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By no means is this a slam on my farrier. I know he truly TRULY cares and tries very hard. This is a very tricky hoof. My feeling is to take that toe back but that could lead to more soreness...slow attempts are my best bet. We talk a lot during his trims about angles and what to try, not try, etc.</div>
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I just wish I had a clear vision of how to best help his hoof. It's not in soakings (I've done how many hundreds of soaks/thrush treatments, etc--tried it ALL)</div>
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For now...I'm taking those heels back/toe back and he's liking it and walking/weighting it nicely.</div>
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***<br />Apple picking time</div>
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MI apples are the best. They crack when you bite into them. DEE freakin lic</div>
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My instagram pony pic..Sunday snuggles with this most handsome stink face!</div>
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Billy rubbing down Laz who was telling him "Iz vury itcheeee"</div>
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Doing a little hoof work</div>
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Why, why haven't I bought a hoof jack yet? I don't know. Stupido.</div>
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Riding home (I'm the passenger for those that are judging) and Mason's velvety ears are happily flapping in the breeze. </div>
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This boy.</div>
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He has been worth all the struggle in the past. He is just a damn great horse.</div>
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There was something in his eyes, years ago, that told me how sweet he was/is. More so, IS.</div>
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He has turned to be very loyal, trusting and loves to seek loving affection.</div>
A far cry from the antsy, nervous, dancing pony I had even just a few years ago.<br />
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Patience is key. And turnout ;)</div>
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Tacking up for a much needed ride in the pasture</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Laz just ground ties like a champ. I never use cross ties with him. Not that I can't, but he doesn't need it and it's great to not be limited to one section of the barn area.</span></div>
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Him just being curious and turning around to smell/touch things. Love him</div>
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Standing still as a statue for him as I mount up, lazy ears</div>
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Our sun bleached hair matches...what can I say?</div>
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He has been so sound and fluid lately, it's great!</div>
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This is why I ride with crazy long reins, I love to allow him to stretch down and release his back muscles</div>
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Opening up his trotting stride </div>
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I love how Laz doesn't care if the other two are out grazing while we ride. In fact, he's focused and happy</div>
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Working on our canter a bit. I love his neck below. I hate how I curled up like a perched frog lol</div>
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My forever bad habit below, leaning forward, pulling knees up. UGH.</div>
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Good boys get good pats!</div>
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Definitely need to lower my stirrups a hole...</div>
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It was a lovely, relaxed ride for us both. Just what I needed and I think, him too</div>
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Not bad for an OTTB who took his momma and his future brother (I'm 5 months pregnant) on a fun little ride</div>
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While it can prove to be tiring (driving 40 minutes each way, twice a day, during my full work week) it also is the BEST way to start/end my day.</div>
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Mason was my loyal barn companion. He loved, loved, loved getting to go the barn this much and was TIRED from it. It's a lot of an 11 year old Lab to be a farm dog ;)</div>
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Driving through the front pasture...</div>
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Laz sniffing his wary brother</div>
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There are 3 huge stalls and they choose to nap together...</div>
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Tucking Tinkerbelle into her stall for the evening while the two big boys go out to graze</div>
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One evening, a slow meander out to the large pasture...spoiled.Pony.Alert.</div>
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One evening Laz running around like a fool getting excited for the big turnout. They are on 24/7 turnout on short grass but only 9-12 hrs on the larger pastures</div>
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Pudgie is NOT a fan of the barn. He much prefers a lap or a pillow</div>
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Looking back, July typically is my month with the least amount of Laz photos. Usually due to work, vacation, hot days or quick visits. I still see him as much, but we tend to do less work.</div>
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Here he is following his Dad in our car as we drove in for a visit before we left for a week for the <a href="http://www.frankfort-elberta.com/">beach</a> on a fantastic, relaxing vacation</div>
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We went to Frankfort/Elberta on the upper west side of Michigan, which has some of the best restaurants, Lake Michigan beaches, and views</div>
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Frankfort public beach</div>
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Benches fill up for sunsets ...</div>
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Farmers market bounty</div>
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This was our private boardwalk to our beach, which was rarely used!</div>
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Hang gliders and Parasailors fly above the fog</div>
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Building a fire for us for s'mores by sunset</div>
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***<br />Back home!</div>
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The Prince got a much needed bath (and a man pocket cleaning) on a high 80's day</div>
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This is our typical 30 minute visit when I'm able to pop in during the work week</div>
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One thing I've learned with Laz is, time rules all.</div>
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He just needs time to recover from his fall?slip?mystery lameness</div>
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Here is he just loving life with Pito, grazing in their short field</div>
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Tinkerbelle in all her glory. She had a bit of a laminitic episode but severely limiting grazing to short field and muzzle got her right back, quickly.</div>
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The grass this Spring has been LUSH LUSH LUSH</div>
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The Tres Amigos</div>
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This place is really quiet and peaceful. Perfect for when your pony just needs to chill and recover</div>
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Speaking of chilling....</div>
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Even though I haven't been riding Laz, he's been getting just as many kisses and snuggle times</div>
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My Mom visiting kissing her grandhorse...and feeding him organic dandelion greens like any good Greek Yiayia would. He LOVES them</div>
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He also loved her diamond ring and kept nibbling it!</div>
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***<br />Vet visit #4?? Just maintenance to check on Laz and adjust plan/meds etc</div>
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This time I had my trimmer out and the plan was to sedate Laz so he could apply two casts to his hoof for support to see if it helped his lameness</div>
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I'm so lucky to have not only a supportive team but one that gets along.</div>
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It's not often a Vet supports the Holistic side but she is game if it helps her Western side.</div>
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Chiro work along with Equioox-check</div>
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Barefoot work along with turnout/rest-check</div>
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She even stayed an extra hour plus to make sure he walked off OK, which is awesome. They were both there well over two hours.</div>
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I don't know why but I hate sedating Laz..it's just sad to me. </div>
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However it helped him relax comfortably so we could get a good strong casting on him.</div>
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His RH Hoof prior to cast/trim</div>
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After cast...sedated potato on legs</div>
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It's been almost week in his cast and he's looking great.</div>
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We've been cleared to start riding at the walk or doing light walk/ground work</div>
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