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Post by duckles on Mar 10, 2009 20:27:07 GMT
;D ;D
All any of you who have patiently read my long moans about JB and all his difficulties, you will know that he has been more or less out of work for 2 years getting all sorts of treatments for his back etc. In addition I haven't jumped at all for about 15 months.
Well since January I have being making a real effort to get him back into work and fitness and despite all the weather, work, family, life and sickness can throw at me, I am getting there.
Today I jumped a cross pole with him. No big deal you will all say but it was a big deal for me and if any of us have had the experience of trying to jump a horse who is telling you that he is in agony (ie racing, stopping, humping, bucking, ditthering etc) - you will understand. He just went forward to the jump, strongly but calmly, did a really big but very straight jump and landed on the correct leg (which used to be a problem) and cantered smoothly away. I was overjoyed. I jumped off and just hugged him. Of course next time, I will do loads of jumps but today I just wanted him to feel he had been brilliant, which he had. I was just so happy ;D ;D ;D
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Post by spotti on Mar 10, 2009 20:45:06 GMT
Yay! I know that exact feeling!!!! Well done to you and JB! YAY!
Was that in your new Solutions saddle too?
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Post by ♥ Orca Dreamer ♥ on Mar 10, 2009 23:21:28 GMT
YAy Yay well done
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Post by fimacg on Mar 11, 2009 9:32:02 GMT
Well Done! I think you did exactly the right thing stopping on a good note he will know he has done well, and it goes to show show he was just trying to tell you something when he misbehaved initially
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Post by kitcat on Mar 11, 2009 10:21:07 GMT
 I'm really please for you.
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Post by betsybubbles on Mar 11, 2009 19:46:32 GMT
Well done, well done, well done! I'm glad all your hard work has paid off.
Can't relate to the jumping personally but my daughters pony was really nappy and refused a lotwhen she first started jumping him.
She took him to a SJ comp a couple of weeks ago and was so pleased that he just behaved (one tiny refusal and there was a pony-eating filler that he hadn't seen before). She did clear round and minimus and was just so pleased that he was calm and happy - that was a result for her. Oh and he got a turnip as a treat when he'd done and was well chuffed!
Glad it's coming right for you.
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Post by FirenLady on Mar 12, 2009 8:46:58 GMT
;D thats so excellent duckles! You must be delighted.
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Post by duckles on Mar 12, 2009 11:45:33 GMT
Thanks everyone, I am delighted. I was full of plans to do more yesterday but had to go to a funeral instead (don't worry not anyone really close but still a sad time)
Yes, Spotti, jumped in the new saddle, I am hoping it is the last piece in the jigsaw puzzle. I have to say as a word of warning to you for when you get your new one, - it may feel really uncomfortable at first. I always find new saddles a bit stiff but the treeless are even more so when new, so don't be put off if this is the case. They soon soften up and mine is now lovely. Chiro is coming out in a few weeks for his check up so I am hoping for a clean bill of health.
I know its early days yet but I am begining to make little plans- as you do.
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Post by Becca on Mar 12, 2009 16:42:37 GMT
Thats is so excellent Duck! You do know that you are back up and running we require pics  |
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Post by fleabitten on Mar 12, 2009 19:27:45 GMT
Yes good point becca - pics ahoy!!
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Post by racaille on Mar 13, 2009 19:55:13 GMT
Duckles, it's been a long hard climb back to this but WELL DONE!!!!!!!! |
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Post by duckles on Mar 13, 2009 20:06:26 GMT
Racaille- thanks but I went out this evening and he was seriously lame, the farrier came down (very decently as it was Friday evening) and it was an abcess. Typical!!!
Becca and Flea- photos will be forthcoming if ever I actually get to do anything!!!!
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Post by maximum on Mar 16, 2009 9:00:11 GMT
Duckles this was great to read- gave a warm little glow as I know how hard and long the battle has been but I think you may have won the war- the latest little skirmish will soon be over.
delighted for you!!
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Post by fallible on Mar 16, 2009 11:17:07 GMT
Well done at least you are getting there, absesses apart! |
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Post by brigadier on Mar 24, 2009 15:03:37 GMT
Only just seen this Duckles so hopefully the abscess has gone. Excellent news on the jump.
Its funny how it doesnt sound much but actually its a huge leap (excuse the pun) so hats off!
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Post by spotti on Mar 24, 2009 16:52:09 GMT
Duckles - I don't know about the Solutions saddles, but the freeforms mould to the shape of the horse and rider as the foam warms up, so I imagine when I first get on that it would be stiff, but the more we do, the better it will get (and I guess you've proved that with yours!) I think I am probably one of the people here who can COMPLETELY relate to your situation with JB, what with Faith being an injury-attracter!!! It's good that he's finally on the mend though now (it gives me hope that maybe one day Faith will be too  ), fingers crossed for an 'all clear' from the chiro  How did he cope with the abscess? |
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Post by duckles on Mar 24, 2009 17:28:34 GMT
Thanks Spotti- I actually wasn't going to post on this(as its like an old record) but as you've asked, abcess cleared but he's injured his back!!! How, I dont know, possibley he was over active in the field after his box rest!! I've been on to the Chiro but don't know when he will be down. I don't think he has put his pelvis out- it seems more like muscle or ligament but I don't really know. It seems quite bad. YES, unfortunately I think you can COMPLETELY relate to my situation- hopefully we will both have sound horses SOON. I know you are waiting for chiro as well. Perhaps in a few months - we can be posting about all the fun things we are doing!! (fingers crossed)
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Post by fleabitten on Mar 24, 2009 17:45:16 GMT
Oh duckles, that sucks  And we were going to go dressaging!! Well, maybe you will still get to go...suppose it all depends on the chiro. Princess had the chiro out and she had a week off work - well a couple of days and then a small hack and then back to work again the next week. She was out in her shoulder, poll and pelvis! |
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Post by kitcat on Mar 25, 2009 8:55:30 GMT
I hope the Chiro sorts his back out for you. Just when things were on the up too.
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Post by duckles on Mar 27, 2009 16:52:28 GMT
Flea and Kitkat- thanks- chiro is meant to come tuesday- I am a bit down about it to be honest
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Post by racaille on Apr 8, 2009 8:32:37 GMT
Oh Duckles, I've just caught up with this .... poor you and AJ! Blimey, life sucks sometimes, doesn't it? Let us know how the chiro gets on.
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Post by duckles on Apr 8, 2009 16:33:41 GMT
Thanks Racaille, chiro said his pelvis was out and he had a few other problems, back, poll, shoulders. Just the usual. I'm coming to the conclusion this isn't going to change ( 7 chiro visits in just over a year isn't normal - and that's not including absesses and sarcoids) but I'm not ruling out a miricle!!! And if it happens and I can start doing ordinary things again for longer than a week or two - I'll post on it.
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Post by kitcat on Apr 9, 2009 7:22:16 GMT
Ahh Duckles, I'll keep wishing for that miracle for you. Fingers crossed that you can have a fun summer with him.
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Post by duckles on Apr 9, 2009 11:13:12 GMT
Thanks Kitcat- that is really nice of you
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Always saddle your own horse
for so much hard work we thank ye!!
), fingers crossed for an 'all clear' from the chiro 
And we were going to go dressaging!! Well, maybe you will still get to go...suppose it all depends on the chiro.