A Blondie Update | vet update | rehab plan

[@KarenNason-d2p]

Very interesting update. So many small things make a big difference

[@zedy33]

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.

[@Sterase94]

Good to see another video from you! So glad you finally have a diagnoses and a definitive way to help Blondie.

[@kirstyAnne-p9x]

She looks soo happy & relaxed ❤

[@RBstar007]

It's so lovely to see Blondie looking so relaxed 🥰. I think when you see them every day you don't see the changes but compared to the last video she looks so much happier, you've done an amazing job with her.

[@virginiaerion5884]

would love a 3 month update! So interesting!

[@april5666]

Wow, so interesting, Meri. Blondie is so lucky to have you working these things out for her. I must say, she looks so much more relaxed and comfortable within herself than I've ever seen her in any other videos -- so clearly much of the work you're doing for her is definitely on the right track. I know you feel lucky to have Blondie too :) what an incredible learning journey she's taking you on. No worries on intermittent YT -- I'd watch one of your videos anytime, months apart is fine for me -- this sort of thing takes so much time to learn and implement before you could possibly articulate it. So glad to hear your vet appt went so well and that Blondie is open to having others help her too -- its all progress, whole body style, right. And, Ralph is the cutest dog ever and his little smooch with Blondie was the sweetest.

[@kippen64]

Watching Blondie so confidently want treats was great.

[@katiezelazny2761]

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

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

What a journey! She is so lucky to have you, and I love all the learning you have done and share. ❤❤❤❤

[@dancing.with.adagio]

I'm so glad you have answers! Adagio was so much worse hormone wise when he was in pain.

[@PersonalTriumph2022]

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

[@lemmebeawinnerequestrian7555]

Wow, so many things to digest. Im going to have to watch this a few times! Blondie is so lucky to have you! And i really miss your videos, they are always so informative!

[@sallyellis-gray8250]

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

[@MissJools11]

^for

[@boomama72]

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.

[@debbieredmon5063]

Thanks for all the good information. So glad Blondie has you in her life.

[@philippcheyne9987]

So much to learn is an understatement, well done Miri, Blondie is one lucky horse to have you. Look forward to progress reports

[@PotatoQueen1989]

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 ♥

[@amandaneuherz3834]

Love the update, keep them coming 👍

[@kathrynmorelli5226]

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🥰

[@janeprebble4900]

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 ❤️❤️❤️

[@Katy.Lou.K]

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⛰️🌲☀️🐴🩵

[@TheLowflyingdaisy]

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!

[@emk7132]

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.

[@rowanstaden-coats8157]

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

[@julieinak]

Beautiful discussion, so helpful as I try to get to the bottom of my mare's lameness. Thank you so much!

[@Shikelya]

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.

[@SLStablesEquestrian]

She is so lucky to have you ❤

[@eastofeden13]

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-se2xf]

What are

[@hackettequine2059]

@@eastofeden13 she got it in the field actually, had a scrape. But yes can be from pain and scratching

[@sallyellis-gray8250]

This is so incredibly interesting. Blondie is a lucky girl to have you. I wonder if artificial surfaces can be damaging to horses ligaments

[@Phillip-p1e]

All surfaces can and will have a detrimental effect on the horses joints over time.

[@PersonalTriumph2022]

Wanted to follow up and see how rehab is going ? Is neurectomy/fasciotomy an option for her ?

[@taimargilbert]

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

[@Louisefenner]

Love you Blondes. ❤

[@eastofeden13]

No waay, my horse has the same suspensory issue on the hind leg, just found out last week😢😢😢

[@emilybender4268]

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.

[@raynasmr]

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?

[@Leah-ui4hp]

What operation would they do? X

[@GTD16]

Beautiful Blondie, good luck with her "healing" journey

[@eastofeden13]

Can i ask, did the vets not recommend “stall” rest for Blondie?

[@hackettequine2059]

@@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

[@LindaEll89]

🙏🫶💖🫂

[@loredelore7286]

Why did you not act on the fact that she continously dragged her back heels legs and feet months ago?

[@hackettequine2059]

@@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?

[@emilyemilyemilyemilyemilyemil]

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.

[@hackettequine2059]

@@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.