I'm thinking about buying a horse. I never realised about all the back story with regards to where the ulcer stress came from.
@avictoriabundgaard681817 күн бұрын
Why did you start in her box with the rider on rather than out in an arena? Sure she can't run away but I that the safest place? I'm buying a 2.5-year-old and am just curious when I'm going to start backing her.
@wetdewlap874128 күн бұрын
How many times of the stretch would suffice, 2,3 times each leg, hold for 10 seconds? Or more. Twice per day? This has been invaluable lesson for me, and makes absolutely sense. I am not a seasoned owner, I used to ride 30 years ago and recently during Covid went back to my happy place of equines.. ( 1 lol) anyway, this video helped tremendously. Quick question and it’s probably a stupid question, but is yawning the actual release of tension? Or is it that they have tension? I heard so many different opinions at my barn whether it’s a good thing but also a bad thing, I don’t know which one is what or what one is which one if there’s a difference in how it appears.. or am I just overthinking it? Thank you so much for posting. Heading over to your website now. 😊
@tiajewels2820Ай бұрын
So what is the diet, what are you feeding, would like to know more!!!
@virginiaerion5884Ай бұрын
would love a 3 month update! So interesting!
@PersonalTriumph20222 ай бұрын
Wanted to follow up and see how rehab is going ? Is neurectomy/fasciotomy an option for her ?
@kirstyAnne-p9x2 ай бұрын
She looks soo happy & relaxed ❤
@RaniTanny2 ай бұрын
Love this! Making yourself vunerable by showing this showes courage and confidence. Awesome❤ Dont have a mechanical horse nearby, but found out that Alexandrer method and Feldenkrais is suppose to help with body-awarness. Holey Cow! I did NOT realized how my body was habitually " mis-alined"🙈😂😂 Changing my "off" habits during regular life has certainly made a difference in awarness what my body ( and its individual parrts) are doing while i ride my Ever Fogiving lil mare.
@KarenNason-d2p2 ай бұрын
Very interesting update. So many small things make a big difference
@monhorze27253 ай бұрын
The poles are very good, but draw reins for poles practice seems strange for me can you help me to understand?
@marcioferreira77743 ай бұрын
Você precisa conhecer a vaquejada brasileira.
@katiekayla13 ай бұрын
Also ulcers are usually secondary to whatever is the root cause 🫤
@katiekayla13 ай бұрын
But you can’t see hind gut on scope 🤔
@zedy334 ай бұрын
The softness in her is so amazing to see. Despite all she’s carried all this time, you’re doing amazing things to support her as she deserves.
@loredelore72864 ай бұрын
Why did you not act on the fact that she continously dragged her back heels legs and feet months ago?
@hackettequine20594 ай бұрын
@@loredelore7286 hindsight is great isn’t it. I do look back and wish I had acted sooner. Pretty sure I said that in the video actually. Either way, when we know better we do better and that’s about all we can do as human beings on a permanent state of growth and learning right?
@JitkaVejrostova-hs4di4 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for your great videos! May I ask what kind of footing you Have in your arena?
@emilyemilyemilyemilyemilyemil4 ай бұрын
You have been riding a lame horse, unknowingly which isn't ususual or necessarily your fault. The video you previously did on Pssm 2 was total misinformation though. You used an unverified test and the horse should have had a proper lameness work up instead. As you are someone with a platform, your previous video is highly irresponsible. This test is a welfare issue as many horses will test "positive" but it is a total red herring.
@hackettequine20594 ай бұрын
@@emilyemilyemilyemilyemilyemil At the time when I posted about pssm it would not have been possible to take Blondie to the vets as she was too volatile to handle and wouldn’t have been able to have a fair lameness work up as her Adrenalin would have been too high. I appreciate social media is hard as I can’t possibly publish everything that takes place. My own vet was keen to hear about the genetic test that we did so I believe it is closer to being more respected. I don’t know how it could be deemed a welfare issue as for me it was simply a way I could help Blondie more through balancing how I feed her and understanding her whole body. Thanks to this test and the changes I made she was more regulated and able to have a lameness work up. I do feel I wish I had taken her sooner to the vets looking back but I didn’t push her and I’m just thankful I was able to take her and have the day that we had as she was ok ish to handle and she didn’t hurt anyone at the vet practice. My video isn’t irresponsible I’m learning like anyone else… so maybe be a bit kinder in the internet next time.
@stephaniev29064 ай бұрын
Why are you cutting it to begin with, just braid it .
@katiezelazny27614 ай бұрын
I appreciate you sharing your journey so much! I found you during the pandemic and we had a TB we had just bought who was labeled as “difficult”. We followed your groundwork and made so much progress but was still very unpredictable. He never had a lame step but we did a lameness eval and found a neurological problem. He is happily retired in the pasture. Before I found you I would have pushed on. Because of that experience we have noticed issues sooner (or at least asked questions sooner) with many other horses. Thank you for sharing your process
@rowanstaden-coats81574 ай бұрын
Very interesting video, and so refreshing to see someone looking so thoroughly and holistically at their horses welfare. It's rare. Natural Medicine Products (based in Devon) do bulk herbs if you are going down that route and feel like the ready made branded ones aren't focused enough. They're horsey people too and have lots of experience with supplements for balancing hormones etc too. Best of luck x
@Katy.Lou.K4 ай бұрын
So glad Blondie has you in her life. And you, have her. To learn, to grow, and to always remember to love unconditionally. Keep me updated Meri. Love from California⛰️🌲☀️🐴🩵
@kathrynmorelli52264 ай бұрын
She looks super relaxed and her coat is beautiful . Your are likened to to a pit bull, my friend. You don't stop till its the very best for the horse🥰
@philippcheyne99874 ай бұрын
So much to learn is an understatement, well done Miri, Blondie is one lucky horse to have you. Look forward to progress reports
@dancing.with.adagio4 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you have answers! Adagio was so much worse hormone wise when he was in pain.
@debbieredmon50634 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the good information. So glad Blondie has you in her life.
@boomama724 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. Thank you so much for sharing Miriam. I also have a ‘tricky’ mare and have stopped riding and am now doing full investigations, bodywork, supplements etc to address her reactivity and reluctance for work. It’s a journey that’s all about listening to what our horses are trying to tell us, learning about horsemanship and putting our own needs second to our horses wellbeing. Unfortunately it’s not something that everyone understands or supports. Would love a progress report.
@janeprebble49004 ай бұрын
Great video, you have done an amazing job with Blondie, none of this rehab possible without you taking the time to really know ,understand and gain her trust. She is such a beautful girl ❤️❤️❤️
@swansonganimalcommunicatio42074 ай бұрын
Your self awareness, love passion and understand you have is close to none. A pleasure to whiteness ❤
@Leah-ui4hp4 ай бұрын
What operation would they do? X
@SLStablesEquestrian4 ай бұрын
She is so lucky to have you ❤
@eastofeden134 ай бұрын
Can i ask, did the vets not recommend “stall” rest for Blondie?
@hackettequine20594 ай бұрын
@@eastofeden13 no movement is best as she has no injury but more a long term change of fibres due to using her body wrongly for a long time
@eastofeden134 ай бұрын
That scab on the hocks is there for a reason actually, horses chew out that part of their legs to release some pain, it is an acupuncture point
@reallydarlings-se2xf4 ай бұрын
What are
@hackettequine20594 ай бұрын
@@eastofeden13 she got it in the field actually, had a scrape. But yes can be from pain and scratching
@eastofeden134 ай бұрын
No waay, my horse has the same suspensory issue on the hind leg, just found out last week😢😢😢
@PersonalTriumph20224 ай бұрын
My horse is currently rehabbing from a suspensory injury. Once I started looking into it I was amazed at how common this is and now recommend everyone with a horse with vague lameness have the suspensories looked at. It’s the second most common cause of performance issues after colic
@TheLowflyingdaisy4 ай бұрын
First off, gosh Miri your eyes are gorgeous! LOL! I am watching on my laptop hence really noticing now. Next, I am amazed at how calm Blondie is throughout. Absolutely amazed at her trust in you, her softness and patience. I've said this many times about Blondie, but well done!
@taimargilbert4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing its so interesting! Its interesting what you said about the ovaries looking normal and hormonal issues. I'm somene who has Endometriosis which when I'm scanned I have normal ovaries and was blessed to get pregnant etc, yet when I have my bloods done my estrogen levels are always to high and struggle with horrible pain during my cycle, yet when I was pregnant all my symptoms went away. I wonder if Mares can be the same .. its a mind field of learning isnt it x
@PotatoQueen19894 ай бұрын
Seeing Blondie so relaxed had me tear up a little, so glad you're getting answers to help her, she is so lucky to have someone like you and not just be labelled difficult or dangerous, she looks so relaxed with you totally different to the last video ♥
@emk71324 ай бұрын
Hmmm. I have always been amazed at how Blonde’s journey has mirrored my own mare’s in so many ways . Guess I need to look at this now as well.
@LindaEll894 ай бұрын
🙏🫶💖🫂
@kippen644 ай бұрын
Watching Blondie so confidently want treats was great.
@Sterase944 ай бұрын
Good to see another video from you! So glad you finally have a diagnoses and a definitive way to help Blondie.
@jeniferrinehart11074 ай бұрын
What a journey! She is so lucky to have you, and I love all the learning you have done and share. ❤❤❤❤
@julieinak4 ай бұрын
Beautiful discussion, so helpful as I try to get to the bottom of my mare's lameness. Thank you so much!
@Shikelya4 ай бұрын
I am so happy that horses like Blondie come to you and get the treatment they need. Thank you for taking care of them =) So interesting knowledge as well.
@amandaneuherz38344 ай бұрын
Love the update, keep them coming 👍
@Louisefenner4 ай бұрын
Love you Blondes. ❤
@GTD164 ай бұрын
Beautiful Blondie, good luck with her "healing" journey
@emilybender42684 ай бұрын
Have you considered plasma therapy? I am in the US and it really helped my thoroughbred heal a front suspensory. I don’t know if it would change the scar tissue, but it really helped his rehab.
@raynasmr4 ай бұрын
I hope you're able to address the PSD with rehab. My horse ended up having suspensory surgery on both hind legs (they won't operate on one leg without the other). I had a new horse after he was cleared to start light work again. He was never able to go on the bit until after that surgery. Like you, I realized my poor guy was in pain most of his life. He has been mine since birth, so I know his history. He was 10 when he had the surgery. He's still doing well. I don't ask much of him because I want the relief from the surgery to last. If you want to learn more, let me know. How old is Blondie?
@sallyellis-gray82504 ай бұрын
Foot balance in humans is something I have never really thought about but a visit to a podiatrist has changed my mobility completely so it follows it could be the same fore horses