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Post by chiefsmyboy on Apr 29, 2008 20:58:38 GMT
After almost a year and half I'm actually taking Chief to his first show since his accident. Yeah I can't wait, we're off showing at Beaver Hall, Leek on 5th May. Though I'm bound to start getting paranoid and have evil dreams that he's going to go lame again before then  Will take camera along and if all goes well will post piccies on here. |
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Post by zara on Apr 30, 2008 5:21:43 GMT
Good luck, hope all goes well. can't wait to see pics  Z |
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Post by kateflashy on Apr 30, 2008 7:27:20 GMT
good luck
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Post by ceej on Apr 30, 2008 9:06:13 GMT
Hi Chief... sorry, what accident? I must have missed that completely on YH?  |
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Post by chiefsmyboy on Apr 30, 2008 20:23:59 GMT
Beginning of last year after we had that heat wave that baked all the ground rock hard, he came in from the field lame on his front nearside leg. After loads of tests (nerve blocking, etc) he was diagnosed with a tear to his deep digital flexor tendon  My vet said because he'd torn it in his hoof capsule there was a strong chance it may not heal fully. But after 6 months of box rest and egg bar shoes (which cost me a fortune!) and going out for little 10 min works twice a day and limited turnout gradully building up to full turnout, around October my vet gave me the go ahead to start riding him. My vet bills were horrendous and at the time I was insured with E&L (say no more then  ). The vet was coming out every 4 weeks! Anyhow beginning of this year my vet told me to bring him back into full-time work to see how the leg went being as though he was showing good signs with his recovery. He's now a lot fitter but I have to watch my schooling because if I do too much circle work he starts to get a bit short in front. I told my vet who came out to assess him (again) and he said it was probably scar tissue. I've never been so paranoid about it all as I love him so much I just want him to get better. I wasn't going to bother showing him this year but my vet told me to go for it at venues which ran on a surface and being as though I'm off into hospital end of July and will be out of the saddle for 3 mths following, I thought it would be nice to go to a couple and see how he goes. Phew hope that makes sense |
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Post by ceej on Apr 30, 2008 21:22:33 GMT
wow what tials and tribulations! - HATE E&L. Nice to hear how much you must care to have put so much hard work, money and patience in!!
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Post by Maes Seren on May 1, 2008 10:07:08 GMT
Wow, what a horrible story. Well, i wish you both all the best at the show, you both certainly deserve to do well after all youve both been through! ;D
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Post by minnie on May 1, 2008 13:18:54 GMT
Good luck at the show Chief, by the sounds of it you deserve some good luck |
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Post by trojanwarrior on May 2, 2008 21:46:56 GMT
Good luck at the show. Hope you both have a fab time. Looking forward to seeing the piccies.
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Post by chiefsmyboy on May 2, 2008 22:04:00 GMT
Thanks guys, my daughter and friend are coming along armed with camera and video camera so let's hope the weather holds out and Chief's a good boy. Really excited but at the same time feeling a bit worried but I know deep down it'll be alright  |
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Post by shearer on May 3, 2008 16:00:32 GMT
Sounds awful! Best of luck |
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Post by chiefsmyboy on May 10, 2008 21:17:27 GMT
We did it folks. It rained in the morning and when we got there (we were a bit late) I only had 10 mins to my class but thankfully it was in-hand so my daughter and friend sorted Chief out whilst I tried to get myself ready. OMG I was so nervous but he was a good boy and we came 6th. Next was the ridden class. I'd decided not to work him in with his boots as I knew I would then be paranoid taking them off to go into the class. The warm-up was on a surface so I just took my time working him in gently. Bit of a disaster in the class as my legs just went like jelly and I rode like a real muppet which resulted with him falling on his forehand and tripping up during a change of rein  . But he was a good boy and I was so proud but alas no placing in this class. I'm determined to go to a couple more before my op of which my daughter then takes over the ride. I took loads of piccies but not had chance to download yet (OH took camera off with him on stag weekend!) but when I do I'll post them straightaway ;D |
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Post by kateflashy on May 11, 2008 6:28:23 GMT
well done on your 6th place and glad he went well
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Post by maximum on May 11, 2008 8:34:07 GMT
well done you! it matters not a jot wether you got placed you must be so delighted to even have got there!
looking forward to seeing the pictures
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Post by racaille on May 12, 2008 17:10:40 GMT
Good for you! And well done Chief! Competition nerves eh? Aren't they the pits ... but who cares? He was a good boy and after all you've gone through I bet you were smiling like crazy anyway! ;D
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Post by trojanwarrior on May 12, 2008 18:58:25 GMT
Well done at the show!! Looking forward to the pics.
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Post by chiefsmyboy on May 12, 2008 20:29:51 GMT
You've all made me feel all warm and toasty inside now - thank you. Our next mission is to have a go at a walk and trot dressage must go out and buy Kalms first though  |
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Post by rainbow on May 13, 2008 21:18:32 GMT
well, well done for actually sticking with him and grats on him becomeing better. also a big well done for goin to the show, it doesnt matter really where you come as long as you did it and he behaved well. good luck for the next one! sure you will do fine *fingers crossed for you* and yeah fotos!!! |
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Will take camera along and if all goes well will post piccies on here. 
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My vet said because he'd torn it in his hoof capsule there was a strong chance it may not heal fully. But after 6 months of box rest and egg bar shoes (which cost me a fortune!) and going out for little 10 min works twice a day and limited turnout gradully building up to full turnout, around October my vet gave me the go ahead to start riding him. My vet bills were horrendous and at the time I was insured with E&L (say no more then 
). The vet was coming out every 4 weeks! 
. But he was a good boy and I was so proud but alas no placing in this class. 
