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ANNIKA - 20+ y/o - 16h - Chestnut TWH cross Mare
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ANNIKA - 20+ year old, 16h, chestnut Tennessee Walker cross mare. She is older and needs to gain weight but is kind, and looking for her forever home where she can spend the rest of her days.

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« Reply #1 on Dec 20, 2005, 2:03pm »

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Annika just got to my house today from Shana's (slyemouse). She is soooo sweet and a very good girl. I can't say enough nice things about her. She talks a little too, it was the weirdest quiet sound under her breath as I brought her hay. I have a whole bunch of pictures of her, I'm going to put them online for everyone to see. Will post the link once I'm done.

For anyone thinking about adopting her, this is the info I have, either from my own observation or from what Shana told me. She picks up all four feet nicely. Was somewhat difficult for the farrier on the fronts because they are (understanably!) sore from over growth. She leads well, is a bit slow to stop when you ask her to. She walked right on the trailer no problem (3 horse slant). She unloaded nicely and walked nicely to her new area. Hunters firing guns next door didn't seem to bother her. Shana led her kids around a bit on Annika. She is, according to Shana's vet, about 25-28 years old. She has trouble keeping weight on. She is easily bullied by other horses. Her hooves are still in bad shape, will need several trims to get them where they should be. She has a lump on one pastern that I think might be sidebone? She is sore on her front feet. Hopefully with time and proper trimming she'll be running around like a youn'un. She really is very sweet. I hope to try saddling her sometime soon, but with halters to make and family visiting I may not be able to for a while.

If you'd like to help out with Annika's feed, shots, farrier, and other needs, I would very very much appreciate it. I cannot afford to care for her on my own. I am making rope halters, $11 each, or you can pay more if you like. I'll post a picture of her wearing one for everyone to see.

I am so happy to have her home!
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« Reply #2 on Dec 20, 2005, 7:26pm »

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I would love to buy a rope halter.
tell me how.....does it have a lead attached to it?


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« Reply #3 on Dec 20, 2005, 7:38pm »

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Love the halter! Annika looks very happy, Thanks so much for taking her in, and I may be interested in a halter or 2 as well! I have the same question as Krismasdog about the halters... let me know, thanks
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« Reply #4 on Dec 20, 2005, 7:54pm »

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I'll just go ahead and post the info about the halters here. You can email me at [e-mail] to order, or PM me here. I prefer PayPal but have no problem with check/money order, it will just take longer.

Prices: $11 for a regular size halter, $15 for draft, $15 for regular size halter/bridle sidepull (has rings for reins and extra nose knots), leads can be added, prices vary depending on what length. I prefer to tie the leads on rather than add a snap, but I can add a snap, it's just that they're expensive and it's almost better for you to buy one in a tack store. I can also make reins with scissor snaps to go with the sidepull.

Go here to see photos of halter colors available and an album of photos of Annika today: pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/andreakvanarsdale/my_photos
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« Reply #5 on Dec 21, 2005, 10:01am »

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Annika has a small lump on the underneath of her neck, about 2 handspans up from where her neck meets her chest. I thought I might have felt some up near her jaw too, but they kind of wiggled around and disappeared as I felt around. She also has a very small amount of white snot this morning. Her nostrils were clean yesterday. I didn't have time to take her temp. She is bright and happy, not depressed, good appetite. Should I be worried about strangles? Maybe get her the vaccine in hopes that it will help? Or would that be bad in her poor condition? Seems like it might make it worse. I think I might give it a few days and see what happens. What do you all think?
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« Reply #6 on Dec 21, 2005, 11:21am »

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HI
Do not give her strangles vaccine...
Often these horses do have some snotty noses, eyes, etc, rule of thumb is that if they are eating, drinking, seem bright and do NOT have a temp you keep an eye on it and let it run its course, HOWEVER if she gets temp, the snot gets thick and greeny/yellow, and she goes off feed, then is the time for getting on it. We have had very good luck with oral Trimethoprim/Sulfa combination for these and they do not need tons of shots, just twice daily dosing. Just keep an eye on her
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« Reply #7 on Dec 21, 2005, 12:56pm »

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She should be safe. She was at my house for about two to three weeks and it was about a week before she came to me so it may just be a cold. I felt the lumps too, but they moved like you said so I did not think anything of them. They were not painfull either so I just wrote it off. So they have been there since day one, they are not new. I forgot all about them until you posted it, so just wanted to let you know.
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« Reply #8 on Dec 21, 2005, 3:18pm »

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As for the lumps, my old mare had several. The vet to me that as long as they move around and do not feel "attached" then there is nothing to worry about. Maggie's (my old mare)were that way, you could move them about an inch in each direction and kinda soft.
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« Reply #9 on Dec 21, 2005, 3:43pm »

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One of the lumps seems attached, I'll keep an eye on it. She's doing well this afternoon. Just the tiniest trace of snot and a little eye booger. I'm sure it's nothing. I'm still just tickled pink with her. She seems a little less sore on her feet today. I wonder if the trailer ride had her a little sore yesterday.
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« Reply #10 on Dec 21, 2005, 3:54pm »

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Very exciting! I love it and so glad she is feeling a little better. BTW - when Katey came to me she in short order had a cold. She seems to be over it now. Knock on wood - I haven't seen anything worse yet.
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« Reply #11 on Dec 27, 2005, 2:00pm »

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Hay there, just checking in on Annika to see how she is.
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« Reply #12 on Dec 28, 2005, 2:59pm »

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Annika is doing great! She's an eating machine. If it ever stops raining here I'll get more pics of her. I think she's gaining weight but I'm not positive.

(I'm having computer trouble so if I don't reply promptly that's why. Should be fixed tomorrow.)

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« Reply #13 on Dec 28, 2005, 5:18pm »

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Thanks so much for the up date, I'm delighted to know she is an eating machine on four legs. Forget the rain! I think you will have a much harder getting those pics of her, being that she is the official EM of your ranch right now. Go annika go!
Andrea thank you for taking such good care of her.
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« Reply #14 on Dec 29, 2005, 12:54pm »

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I thought I'd send a better update today, since I was a bit hurried yesterday.

Annika is just great. She stands where I ask when I'm grooming her, follows obediently when we wander a bit (I haven't taken her for a walk outside her area yet though). She seemed unworried about my 3 year old throwing a fit nearby. She doesn't like her head handled, but tolerates it if I move slowly. She liked her ears rubbed once she realized it was nice and not a threat. I asked her to back up and she kind of threw her head and tried to walk on, but when I insisted she did it, so she does know what's up, just didn't want to. She was feeling a bit stubborn today, didn't really want to be fussed with. She was fine with standing to be groomed but walking around wasn't her idea of fun. I think she's hurting. I'm not sure where, other than those bad feet. But you can see it in her eyes. Or maybe she's just lonely. I'm not comfortable putting my other oldster with her yet, since she still has some snot. I'm posting more pictures of her in her online photo album, feel free to look. pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/andreakvanarsdale/my_photos She looks sad in a lot of them. Any suggestions how to make her happier would be much appreciated, although I think it may just be a waiting game, until she feels better.
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« Reply #15 on Dec 29, 2005, 1:05pm »

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She may be feeling under the weather. It also looks like someone was not so nice to her before. Are those halter marks similar to Patience only a lot older? Some horses take a little time to adjust and as she is as old as she is, it may be she misses whoever sent her away. Poor dearheart. If she can just find stability with a forever home, she would probably snap out of it.
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« Reply #16 on Dec 29, 2005, 1:26pm »

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Hey Andrea, Thanks so much for the up date and photos. I think she looks great! Her feet are probably still a little sore and they maybe sore for while, it just takes time. She is a mature mare so she may feel a little achey from the cold. As far as being depressed, none of us will ever know how many miles she has traveled or what her previous life was like. She may be missing her old life or she may be expecting to be moved agine, just wating for the other shoe to drop. She looks like she has put on a little weight and thats good, she just needs a little more time to settle in.
Thank agine.
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« Reply #17 on Dec 29, 2005, 10:59pm »

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What a sweet mare this is. She does look sad, and maybe bewildered and disoriented. She has been thru so much in the past couple months, so give her time to settle in. She does need to just get to a forever home where she will be doted on and safe. I love this mare, she seems like a very special one.
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« Reply #18 on Dec 31, 2005, 9:47am »

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Thanks everyone for all the kind words. I was also thinking she just needs time and groceries and probably lots of attention. I wish I could spend more time with her. There's always something that needs done... I should get some pictures of her at feeding time too. She's not sad then! She LOVES her mush. I felt terrible last night, I'd been gone all day and hadn't had a chance to soak her food, so she had to go without, and boy was she confused. "Where is it? I know I get more than just hay!" It was cute, but I felt bad. She was extra excited about it this morning. And we have a bit of sunshine, which is REALLY nice. I can't wait for summer weather and longer days.
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« Reply #19 on Dec 31, 2005, 5:18pm »

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Another update... You guys are going to get tired of me.

I got to take Annika for a walk today. She wasn't jumpy about anything, just very alert and snorted quietly on every exhale. She seems somewhat wary, but not spooky. I tried to get her to walk through a tiny pond/large puddle, and she wouldn't. I didn't try hard, just wanted to see if she would. She did sniff it and drink a bit from it, so she was willing to investigate. She leads fine from either side, isn't afraid of a rope swinging loud enough to make noise, or thrown gently over her back. I faked a cinch with her lead rope around her and she didn't care. She yields her hindquarters, although somewhat reluctantly at times. She doesn't seem to understand about yielding and crossing over with her front feet. But it's quite possible I wasn't asking correctly. She lets me pet all over her mouth and nose and look at her teeth. Her front two teeth on top are tiny. It's weird looking. Almost like she never lost her baby teeth. They're not only shorter but also narrower, just all around small.

She has a straight scar on her left hind leg that goes from a little ways below her hock almost to her fetlock, kind of on the front and to the inside of the leg. I don't know why I didn't notice it before, the hair must have been laying just right. Whatever it was, it's an old injury, and looks to have healed cleanly. Maybe it was just a scratch that has some scabbing yet to shed.

My greatest discovery: Her good itchy spot! It's right above her elbow in the crease between ribs and shoulder muscle. She had her head strrrretched out, and her lip all puckered and stretched, with her neck practically wrapped around me. So cool! We got some good cuddle and visit time. She really is a neat girl.

Happy New Year to you all!
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I don't think anyone ever gets tired of updates! Thank you for writing them
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« Reply #21 on Jan 1, 2006, 6:31pm »

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Andrea I love all the updates, keep'em coming. Annika is one of my special girls, I love her so much. Andrea your the best for taking such good care of her.
Happy new year!!
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Yes, I agree, your the best Andrea! Updates are so much fun to read on these guys and gals. Keep up all the good work!
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« Reply #23 on Jan 3, 2006, 3:52pm »

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New pictures of Annika today! pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/andreakvanarsdale/album?.dir=7329

She got to go out in a bigger pasture today, and be as close as she likes to the other horses (without actual contact, there's a 10-15 foot division between them). Really her quarantine should be over, but I'm still slightly worried about that teeny bit of white snot.

I sprayed her with Show Sheen, and while she didn't like it, it was pretty easy to do. No halter or anything, but I did have to let her go away and come back a couple times.

Once she was out in the big pasture she didn't want anything to do with me. When I quit taking pictures and approached correctly she let me pet her, and I left it at that. She might be kind of touchy to catch later, but I think we'll do fine as long as I don't rush right up to her. I'm going to make a habit of taking her carrot pieces so she'll equate my presence more with good things. I think she might have still been offended about the Show Sheen.
Check out how much weight she's gained! It shows the most to me in this view here:


PS: I just took her a carrot and she walked right up to me before she even knew I had anything for her, so I must be forgiven for using the spraybottle earlier. She didn't seem to want me to leave.
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« Reply #24 on Jan 3, 2006, 4:23pm »

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Good job on the weight gain, can definitely see the difference! Nice to see her being cared for and thank you!
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« Reply #25 on Jan 5, 2006, 8:21am »

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You are doing great Andrea! Yes she can be hard to catch when she doesn't want to be. I had to come out with a bucket of grain once in awhile to catch her. However once she knew the routine of me coming to get her at 3:30 everyday to put her in the barn she started to meet me at the fence! (grain and lots of hay in the barn! LOL) Anyway, the carrot thing is a good idea as she learns very quickly I found out. She looks great!
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Time for a new update. Annika is still doing great, eating like a horse, and gaining weight. She has a friend now, Coda, my daughter's QH gelding. He's a very hard keeper so he and Annika both get a lot of good grub. She pushes him off the hay sometimes, but he's starting to stand his ground. He'll be a good one for her to learn confidence from, he's very easily bullied. They do get along, by bullying I mean just a glance in his direction will send him away. There's no squealing or kicking or even really nasty looks.

Annika had her hooves trimmed last Saturday. I've been slow to post because I got some possibly bad news. The joint above the hoof on both fronts seems to be pretty much fused. Ringbone or something like it I guess. And she is very lame on the fronts on hard surfaces. She's almost totally sound on soft surfaces though. BUT I have to wonder how much of the lameness is from all the bruising she has. LOTS of little bruises on her soles, one fairly good sized one on a hind frog. Her white line is a little separated in the quarters on the front hooves, no biggie, just needs to be trimmed away as her hooves grow. She'll need more trims before she really starts to have normal looking feet. I really have hope that her lameness isn't permanent and will get better with good hoof care. But I'm not a vet. Wish I could have the vet evaluate her, but can't afford it.

Today I saddled her for the first time. She stands tied like an old pro, which I am very glad of. I was afraid we might have a bad pull-back accident, made sure my knot would release very easily, but nothing happened. I don't think she moved one hoof. I set an English saddle on her back first, just to take a picture, and she was a little twitchy backed at that. Took it off and got the western out. The saddle blanket made her wiggle a teensy bit. Almost not worth commenting on. Put on the saddle, cinched up slowly and gently, added breast collar and back cinch, no problem. Took her out in the field and had a mini lunging lesson, she caught on after several tries and walked in both directions. She wasn't real pleased about the lunging, had no idea at first what to do. Wouldn't look at me while she circled. I didn't use a whip just in case she's whip shy, I'll test that next time now that I know the saddle doesn't bother her. I was just ecstatic with her, loving watching her big walk, wishing I could keep her. I didn't intend to ride, but wanted to at least pretend I was going to get on. That was where I found trouble. As soon as I postured like I was getting ready to mount she whipped her head around with a look like she was going to eat me alive. Annika has NEVER done anything like that while she's been here. Stuck my foot on the stirrup again, she did it again. So I just did that a lot, and kept my foot there until her ears came forward, then would give her a break, then did it again. I wasn't even putting weight in the stirrup. She obviously has a problem with mounting, and I hope that's all it is. I'm not sure I'm brave enough to get on her now. I wish she wasn't so darn tall, I'd try draping myself over her and stuff and see if she does the same thing. I'll find something to stand on and give it a shot. But really I shouldn't ride her anyway, with her front feet hurting her. But I will work with her more as time allows and see what I come up with. Any suggestions? I can get a chiropractor to see her at the end of the month if I have the money.

I'm attempting to upload some pictures of her from today in her yahoo album. (I can't make photobucket work to put them here.) They're loading slowly, but will be here: pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/andreakvanarsdale/album?.dir=7329
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« Reply #27 on Jan 12, 2006, 8:22pm »

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Oh, and she bitted up just fine. She did play with the bit a little when we finished lunging, but I think she was doing the "I figured it out" chewing thing. When I took the bit out of her mouth I had to stick my finger in her mouth to get her to drop it. Not sure if that means she's not used to it?
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I have to comment on the getting on thing- we have found that generally is the result of pain or previous ill-fitting saddle or someone dragging on her withers when they get on and in a thin horse it is doubley offensive. My friend adopted a thin TB from the feedlot with the same problem, she had teeth work done, weight improved, lots of getting on and off without pressure on the saddle and finding an excellent pad and saddle that fit well and soon the "problem" began resolving, the behaviour had become learned that started from pain and this horse was a doll once mounted but acted like he would kill you when you went to get on him( but he never did only threatened) once his pain and tightness was gone he was fine. Also we got on her briefly at the lot to see how she was and she didn't do this but it was bareback and the person was lifted up and no pressure was put on her withers or back to get on. in my experience 99.9% of these behaviours from saddling and mounting are related to previous or unresolved pain, and don't discount mouth pain in this as it can cause the whole jaw and neck to become tight. She would benefit from equine dentistry and equine massage, etc.
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« Reply #29 on Jan 13, 2006, 9:34am »

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Equinemom,

Thank you! It's good to hear that my suspicions are probably correct, and that another horse did exactly the same thing and was safe and got over it. I don't have access to an equine message therapist, there aren't any around here that I know of, but may be able to have a chiropractor out. I can't do the dentistry either (no money), but she didnt' seem to have any issues with the bit, and it didn't even have reins attached when she reacted to my posturing like I was going to mount.

I can't wait to play with her again, try some different things and see how she does. No hurry, since she's too ouchy on her feet to ride anyway.

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« Reply #30 on Jan 13, 2006, 4:24pm »

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Andrea she did not do that when I put my kids on her either. Again she was bareback so I think the saddle may be the issue. Perhaps her feet hurting may also be a factor. I think she will be ok once her feet are better. My farrier mentioned she was a little stiff, but her feet were so bad we wanted to give her a little while to see if it was from walking the way she had for so long. Sounds like she has issues, thats sad. She really is a sweet mare! Thanks for the updates!
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Even tho she has no issues of being bitted, etc, that is not the problem sometimes when you have bad teeth. This horse was good as gold to bridle etc and acted fine with mouth, but according to equine dentist the mouth pain and tenseness in jaw from it, caused a waterfall effect that moved on into his neck and topline, all stiff and sore and tense, all partially becauses of the mouth issue- ( and he had a very bad mouth issue) once EVERYTHING was taken care of, the vicious cycle of pain/tense/tight. etc could subside. the other things I mentioned with him also caused it but together it was compounded.
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Who's Annika's mom? Andrea?
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Andrea, where are you located? I'm a certified equine sports massage therapist and I live in Lenore, between Lewiston and Orofino. If you aren't too far away, I'd be very happy to come and give ol' Annika a good massage!! Let me know! E-mail is [e-mail] or you can PM me . . . I'm on several times a day so I'm easy to get in touch with!

Thanks!
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« Reply #34 on Jan 15, 2006, 9:43am »

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I'm going to look in to how much it will cost to have her checked out by the vet and her teeth floated. Zora may be able to help.

Slyemouse - good to know, thanks! I don't want to get on her with her soreness issues, but eventually if I do I'll try it bareback first.

Pony- yes, I am her foster mom.

Angie - I'll send you a PM. Thanks!
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« Reply #35 on Jan 15, 2006, 9:58am »

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That's cool. I like her. .
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« Reply #36 on Jan 25, 2006, 6:26pm »

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Annika had her massage today thanks to Angie (natrlhands). It was really neat to see her relax and enjoy it. She had a problem area on her back, pretty painful, which may be the reason for the funny behavior when I was pretending I was going to mount. Also some tightness in her neck. I'm going to try to keep rubbing on those areas and get them better. Thanks so much Angie! I definitely recommend massage to anyone who can have it done for their horses. It's obvious how wonderful it feels for them.
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« Reply #37 on Jan 26, 2006, 7:21am »

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Thank you Andrea . . . and Annika!! I certainly enjoyed giving her the massage and can HIGHLY recommend this horse! She's such a sweetie! Even when I found the sore area on her back, she still remained very calm even though it was obvious that it was painful. She did pin her ears back and swing her head around, but she didn't move away like you would think she would with such a big pain response - plus I was standing on a step so she may have thought I was going to get on her. After I worked on the area and the rest of her hind muscles, the pain response was almost gone and she was much better about me being up on the step and working on her back.

If somebody is looking for a sweet, quiet horse to love on and spoil for the rest of her days, this one would be my pick! Thanks again for having me come up Andrea, I enjoyed it!

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« Reply #38 on Feb 3, 2006, 2:23pm »

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So Andrea how is she doing? I was thinking about her the other night and looked for an update but nothing as of yet.
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« Reply #39 on Feb 3, 2006, 3:36pm »

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She's doing great. No new news, I haven't had time to get her out and play with her. I did find out that when she was at the feedlot and they sat on her she was fine with it but unresponsive to cues. So they thought if she'd been ridden it had been a while, and likely she'd mostly been a broodmare. I wish we could know more about their histories! She sure seemed like she knew all about saddles and bridles when I tacked her up. Maybe if I ask real nice she'll tell me her life story...
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« Reply #40 on Feb 15, 2006, 10:07am »

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Annika needs a new sponsor, if anyone here is willing and able. $50 a month helps a lot, $70 a month would probably pay all of her expenses.

I hate to have to ask this but I don't really have an alternative. Annika is fine here, doing great, gaining weight and happy, and I don't want her to have to go to yet another foster home. But her previous sponsor who was sending me $50 a month to help with her feed is adopting a different CBER horse and can't help with the feed anymore. I am in a bad place financially and really can't afford to feed her with all the extras she needs. (If my boarder would pay her boad or move her horse that would help!)

I thought I'd ask here before contacting CBER and asking if they can pay. Or worst case scenario find her a new foster home. I really don't want to do that to her though, she's all settled in here. It would be nice if her next move would be her only move, to her new forever home! I haven't had any interest in her in a while though.
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« Reply #41 on Feb 28, 2006, 10:51am »

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Annika is such a good girl. I can't get over how nice her temperament is. I went out to "weigh" her with the weight tape last night, and she was so good. Didn't bat an eyelash even though it was dark and windy and my tape kept twisting, etc. I know that doesn't seem like much, but this was all without a halter and I have one horse that it often takes a half hour to get the tape on, he's so scared of it, so this was really nice. She weighs roughly 1130 pounds. Big girl! And that's with her still being a little underweight. Then I wormed her this morning.

Oh, and she does have a new sponsor. I am extremely relieved and thankful!
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« Reply #42 on Feb 28, 2006, 12:20pm »

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« Reply #43 on Mar 6, 2006, 9:04am »

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If she's really 25-28, I would give her a little Bute daily or at least every other day as well as Adequin injections at least several times a year. You can buy the generic Adequin and administer yourself if your comfortable giving IM injections. I would presume she's arthritic to some degree plus her back pain issues.

I personally believe most all elderly horses benefit from anti-inflamatories and joint supplements.

Even my older, very healthy 14 -15 yr old dog gets adequine with a small daily dose of an anti-inflammatory.

I think you would see much more perk in her eye and comfort for those sore front feet as well.
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« Reply #44 on Mar 10, 2006, 9:40am »

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Annnika is actually quite comfortable in the pasture. As long as she has room to roam, which she does, she doesn't get stiff. And there's no gravel or hard surfaces there to hurt her feet.

I've spoken with my vet about Adequan for one of my own horses, and it's $200 the first month, then $150, then $100, and hopefully down to one shot a month at $50. I can't afford that.

I don't give Bute unless the benefits outweigh the risks, which they usually don't (in my mind) unless there's something serious going on. I don't think Annika would really benefit from it. She's not hurting on a regular basis, just when you ask her to walk on gravel, which is very rare. She's just a pasture ornament here.

I wish I could get some pictures and show you how bright eyed and lively she already is. She's a real pistol sometimes! But in a nice way, not in a crazy flighty sort of way. I love to watch her do her running walk. She really hates having her picture taken. I think it's the direct look, she thinks I'm bossing her. I'll try to sneak a good one when she's not paying attention.


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« Reply #45 on Mar 10, 2006, 10:23am »

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I was just responding because you have mentioned the possibilty of ringbone, sidebone, fusing ankle, plus the obviously sore back.
I personally don't see any problem with a horse at her age of 25-28 (noted on previous post per a vet), with the pain previously mentioned, to receive some daily bute or aspirin. Us humans take it as we get arthritic changes as we grow older. But I understand we all have different beliefs.

Just a note on the Adequin. My vet sells the generic version (glucosamine) for $100 which is a 50 ml bottle at 5 ml doses, this gives 10 injections. I understand funds are tight but wanted you to know if it was needed, there is a more reasonable version of it available.

Her weight looks great! Huge improvement from the yucky feedlot.
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« Reply #46 on Mar 10, 2006, 12:57pm »

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Rhea,

That is great that there's a less expensive option! I still can't do it but will keep it in mind for the future. I hear it does great things for them.

I know a lot of people use bute with no problems, but I don't like the idea of bute at all, much less daily. I do use it, I'm not that militant about it, but only if the situation is serious. I have one horse that's extremely sensitive to it. Annika doesn't show any signs of ulcers, but she also isn't in pain most of the time.

I finally got some current pictures. Not great ones.

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She looks AWESOME. You have done a great job with her and thanks for not giving her bute daily. I accidentally ingested some once and my stomach ached for weeks. Thanks for giving her such great care. I can't believe the difference.
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« Reply #48 on Mar 10, 2006, 2:26pm »

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Her weight even looks better then the last pictures. Even with the fog, you can still see a difference.
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what do you guys know about Yucca for this kind of thing? I'm wondering about Yucca and Devil's Claw for arthritis as they do what Bute does, but without the irritation.
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Mar 15, 2006, 9:21am, sherigraf wrote:what do you guys know about Yucca for this kind of thing? I'm wondering about Yucca and Devil's Claw for arthritis as they do what Bute does, but without the irritation.



Buteless solution contains Devil's Claw at least and I do typically give this to my arthritic horse instead of bute when she occasionally needs some extra and it does help her. However the Devil's claw isn't recommended for use in pregnant mares so you would want to be careful of that. Country supply has a really good price on it usually.



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« Reply #51 on Mar 15, 2006, 10:20am »

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I just remembered its called BL solution now and not ButeLess like it used to be.
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Thanks - I've been trying to find out more about using the BL and/or the Yucca or Devil's Claw straight. I can find info on the helpfulness of the two plants, but cannot find any warnings on either. Sugarsmom got me started using the Majesty's cookies for my boy with ringbone and arthritis and it works pretty good.

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« Reply #53 on Mar 15, 2006, 11:12am »

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Wow Andrea, she looks so much healthier!
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« Reply #54 on Mar 15, 2006, 11:23am »

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WOw, Andrea, You are doing an awesome job! I know the feeling having a horse on a tight budget. You are doing great!! Keep up the good work with her, its paying off.
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« Reply #55 on Mar 15, 2006, 2:08pm »

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Yucca is great for arthritis but in my experience makes them high energy!

Also, I know the vets now always want to start horses off with 3 injections of Adequan, but I give my own and have had good results with just one injection. So if finances are tight, just do one and see what happens. You might be surprised.
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« Reply #56 on Mar 17, 2006, 9:12am »

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Thanks all for the compliments on her weight.

She is doing great. She has a few bad itchy places, and she just adores to be scratched there. She's excellent for grooming, just stands with me and doesn't fidget or try to leave, even when I rudely pull her mane by accident. I expect my horses to stand still for me, but I know some don't. Annika is a gem.

I've been turning out the 2 year old pain in the hiney percheron with Annika and Coda, and they get along well. Emma, the percheron, is pushy, and makes Annika do a bit more walking than she normally would, which is good for her arthritis. But Annika likes her even if she is irritating, and they hang out together a lot. I think Annika could probably get along with any horse, as long as it isn't too mean.

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I like this photo host- which is it? Is there any reason CBER would prefer us to use Photobucket? (If this seems a dumb question, it's because I'm over 50).
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« Reply #58 on Mar 17, 2006, 7:55pm »

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I like it too. Especially because it doesn't take as long to load the thread with little pictures, and then you can click on the ones you want to see bigger. I have dial-up so it's always nice when something is quicker.

The website for it is www.imagevenue.com

I don't think there's any reason you should use Photobucket over any other site, it's just the most commonly used.
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« Reply #59 on Mar 17, 2006, 9:01pm »

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Annika isn't totally sound. She does great out in the pasture running around, but once she's on gravel she's really uncomfortable. The farrier thought she may have ringbone, the joint just at the top of her hoof is mostly fused on her fronts. She also had a lot of sole bruising that may have been part of the problem. It's been a long time since I've asked her to walk on gravel so I don't know if it's still as big a problem.

I haven't actually tried to get on her at all. I think I'm too heavy. But when I just acted like I was going to get on she was upset. But I think with careful mounting from a mounting block or being boosted up she'd probably be fine, since it wouldn't hurt her back. I'm not sure if it was that or the saddle that made the difference, but she didn't have a problem when someone was boosted up on her back at the feedlot.

I think she'd do great as a horse for a small kid to groom and be led around on. She is wonderful around my 3 year old. He loves her a lot. And she may be able to do more than that but she'd probably need a vet and trainer evaluation.

She will be a wonderful addition to someone's family. She's a real sweetie and she wants to bond with someone.


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« Reply #60 on Mar 17, 2006, 9:42pm »

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Its not really an unsoundness for a horse to be uncomfortable on gravel barefoot, especially if there are sole bruises, usually time and proper shoeing can take care of that . LOTS of normal horses cannot walk barefoot on gravel. Her poor feet were so long and uncared for at the lot that it is not unusual for there to be some of this occuring after feet are trimmed and also her plane of nutrition was a part of it too, now she has been gaining weight and healing so this should be better unless there is something else going on there. She was not lame at the lot even with long feet. Thin, yes, uncared for, yes, wormy, yes, but not lame. She is much better now all the way around.
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« Reply #61 on Mar 18, 2006, 7:48am »

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That is really weird that she wasn't lame at the lot. I wonder what changed.

When I get some free time I'll take her out on the gravel again and see how she responds. I'm out of town this weekend so it won't be right away. Hopefully there will have been some improvement.

I don't know if it's just the soreness on gravel that's a problem. That would be awesome if that was all it was. It may also be ringbone. I wish I had easyboots to try out on her. I don't shoe any of my horses, but maybe it would be something for her adoptor to think about if they don't mind shoes.

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« Reply #62 on Mar 18, 2006, 8:35am »

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Wow! Annika looks great! It look like you are doing a wonderful job with her Andrea!

As far as the soundness/unsoundess issues between pasture/gravel - if she is sound on pasture - then she is sound. It sounds like she may just be tenderfooted on the gravel. Her soles are probably tender from having negleted feet. It would probably be best to try and keep her off of gravel. Also, there are different products on the market specifically made to "toughen up" the soles. Maybe you could check with your farrier to discuss them further. I know a few people who have used them with success.

Anyway - keep up the great work! And thanks for taking this gal in!
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My gelding is very tender footed. He looks just like a person walking barefoot on gravel. He's fine on pasture or even pavement. It's just stones that bother him. This is not a soundness issue. He wears shoes on the front during the spring, summer and fall, the time I'm likely to ride him and he's out of his pasture. I don't think this is uncommon. I have read about natural hoof trimming and used it on my pony that foundered with great results, but it did not work on my gelding. I let him go a full year without shoes and he never toughened up. So I went back to shoes on the front. It's really no big deal.

Sole bruises would make any horse sore and can even cause abcesses. The fact that she has sole bruises indicates that her hoof may be more flat and less convex than ideal. That would mean that she walks on her soles and can't help being tender on anything that would poke into the sole as she steps on it. Shoes would take care of this because they lift the sole up off the ground.
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Okay . . . Annika is SUCH a sweetie and one of my favorites! I went to Andrea's in January and did a massage on her (Annika, not Andrea) ;-) and this horse is very nice! She did have a very sore middle gluteal muscle which responded very well to some deep tissue work.

So, here's my offer . . . if somebody within 50 miles (or so) of where I live adopts Annika, I will travel to your home and give her two FREE massages!!! I won't even charge mileage!!!!! So, come on all you senior horse lovers - let's find this girl a home!!
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Mar 18, 2006, 6:40pm, ifwisheswerehorses wrote:I dont know if this has been mentioned yet but a friend of mine just started using biotein (sp?) on one of her horses who has thin hooves. This may help. Ill check into prices and such.



She was on biotin for a while, just a small dose in the supplement I was using. www.horseguard.com I was giving her Horse Guard Mega Dose. Now they're all just getting loose minerals which I'm sure doesn't have biotin. She could probably benefit from more biotin. I hear a packet of gelatin a day also helps, and it seemed to help with one of my other rescues, but my vet was skeptical.
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« Reply #66 on Mar 19, 2006, 7:30pm »

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Natrlhands,

Thank you for the generous offer! Hopefully someone will take you up on it. I know Annika would LOVE it.
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In regards to Annika's lameness/soundness. I don't agree that if she's sound in the pasture it means she's totally sound. In the pasture she's not working, she's not carrying a load. The term "pasture sound" does not mean rideable by any means. It usually means the opposite. Now, don't take that to mean the term applies to Annika, I'm just using it as an example.

I am not saying that she could not carry a rider. She probably could, on soft ground. You'd have to do trial and error and see what she could handle. I really don't know. She needs to be evaluated by a vet. She also needs more time with a good trim to get her feet in the right shape. Maybe shoes would help. I personally don't like them, I would try boots. I wish I had some in her size.

Modified to add: I wish that at her age she could find a home that would be happy with her even if she isn't sound. I don't want her sent out to pasture and ignored, but if she's not able then she should be allowed to retire.

I'm hoping to get a good chunk of time with her this week, to get her out on the gravel again, maybe even try riding her on soft ground. We'll see how it goes... I'll keep you all posted!
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It looks like Annika may have a new home to go to! It's not totally final yet, but looking really good. Keep your fingers crossed that it all works out!

I may be looking for assistance with hauling soon, or maybe just a layover point where we can have her switch trailers on her way to Oregon. I don't know exactly where yet.

I'm going to miss her a lot, but this is a good thing.
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will this be an adoption?

I will say a prayer that it works out!
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Yep, it's an adoption!

I think it's final and they just have to figure out shipping. Sounds like she'll be here for another couple weeks at least. So I'll get to enjoy her company for a little while longer.
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Awesome.... now if we could get more foster horses adopted. We need to keep this roll going!
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Hey there, Annika and me need a ride from Potlatch, Idaho to Yakima on thursday or friday of this week.
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ME, I have been planing to adopt her for some time if no one else did. No one seems to want her, so "The buck stops here" if you get my meaning.
Now I think it would be very good of all us to adopted just one of the "oldies but goodies".
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« Reply #74 on Mar 20, 2006, 6:34pm »

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YAAAHHHOOOIIEEE Annika! & Congratulations & Thank you Zora! She is a lovely old gal! Best of Luck!
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« Reply #75 on Mar 20, 2006, 9:16pm »

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Wow, Amy......you are just going the whole hog!!!!!!!!! Congratulations. Sounds like you'd better find that farm in Oregon pretty darn quick!!!!
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« Reply #76 on Mar 21, 2006, 6:26am »

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Congrats to you and Annika! (And thank you for saving me from myself - I've seriously considered adopting her myself. She is a TWH afterall.)
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« Reply #77 on Mar 21, 2006, 12:42pm »

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Wow Amy...you are on a roll! Congratulations!!! Annika is such a sweetie and she has been doing so well under Andrea's care. I love the fact that another foster is getting adopted. Hopefully this trend will continue.

I can't wait to meet all of your new kids!

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« Reply #78 on Mar 25, 2006, 12:38pm »

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Jim just left with Annika. She’s such a good girl. I’m going to miss her a lot, it’s so hard to say goodbye. The other horses are upset too. And I felt bad taking Annika from her friends. But Jim has 2 horses just like her best buddies, so hopefully they’ll be good friends too while Annika is there. Annika loaded up just fine and figured out how to get into the hay bag, and looked pretty fine with the whole thing. Oh, and more good news, she walked just fine on the gravel! Her feet were packed with mud, which probably helped, but I think she’s getting better!

So off she goes on the next part of her life journey. It's good go know she'll be with good people. Amy, give her a hug for me when you see her!
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« Reply #79 on Mar 25, 2006, 12:44pm »

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Will do, don't worry we'll take good care of her. As a matter of fact I think Anni may know 1 or 2 of the horses at Jims ranch.
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« Reply #80 on Mar 25, 2006, 7:54pm »

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So Annika is at Mcdonald right now, sorry it's just to funny I had to post it.
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« Reply #81 on Mar 26, 2006, 11:30am »

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Annika made it back to the ranch safe and sound last night just after 11:PM, she did just fine.
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« Reply #82 on Mar 30, 2006, 6:14pm »

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OK, so it took Annika about 3 days for her to perk up and start trotting around the pasture after she got to the ranch. She needed a trim right away, so her feet were done 2 days ago. She went to the vet to day to get her teeth done, a prag test, so I won't have any nightmares. And I left it up to vet if we needed to get a lameness test done today so she will ready for X-rays next month. She is eating good and is as we all know is a very nice lady horse. I'm waiting for hytyme to call me and let me know how it all went.
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« Reply #83 on Mar 31, 2006, 7:28am »

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So glad to hear Annika is settling in . . . keep us posted on the vet's news!! Thanks for taking good care of her Jim and Amy!!
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« Reply #84 on Mar 31, 2006, 9:17am »

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OK folks here we go.

1. Annika weighed in at 1018 which is about what it should be. Big thank's go to Andrea for putting that weight on Annika.

2. And the vet guessed she is 22 years old.

3. Floated her teeth, and they were not bad.

4. Annika is not pregnant. When he did the palpation he noticed her uterus was large, so he did an ultrasound. Also, she has had some foals. Her udders are loose and her vulva is loose. She's fine, just a big horse.

5. She has ringbone, worse on the left front than the right, but it seems she limps on the right. The vet said the left side may have fused at the joint which makes it sound again, and the right foot may do the same. The vet said x rays would indicate the degree of ringbone, and if the joint had fused, but didn't recomend it at this time.

So they you go, not to bad I'd say.

Special that's go to hytyme for taking Annika down to the vet for me
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« Reply #85 on Mar 31, 2006, 5:10pm »

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NOt bad indeed Zora........she may well become sound for light riding if you were considering that.
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« Reply #86 on Mar 31, 2006, 5:16pm »

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It would be a nice perk, but I don't really don't care. I just want Annie to be happy and healthy for the rest of her days.
Right now I'm trying to track down if she was ever registered or not.
But it doesen't matter, I love her anyway.
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« Reply #87 on Apr 3, 2006, 7:40pm »

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Guess who?

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« Reply #88 on Apr 8, 2006, 9:54pm »

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Amy, I would LOVE to see those pictures, but keep getting a "Page Cannot Be Displayed" message - can you post them here? Am I the only one having a hard time seeing the pictures?

Thanks!!! And her vet visit sounds like it went very well . . . other than the ringbone, but when it fuses, she'll feel much better.
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« Reply #89 on Apr 9, 2006, 10:25am »

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great job everyone on Annika.

Amy a big thanks to you for giving her a permanent home whereever she lays her head for the rest of her life and for all your support to the many horses you've helped. To Jim and Sherry for always being their for so many of these horses! Andrea, you gave her a home and Amy and others who helped her feed bills. Bless you all.

I'm so relieved she went to the vet, and good results to boot!

xoxoxo

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« Reply #90 on Apr 9, 2006, 10:29am »

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LOL...

Guess Who? Hmm, tough one. Does the link give it away???

Edit: I clicked on the picture and got a little video Very cute. You all probably new the video was coming, but for others like me, remember to click!


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« Reply #91 on Apr 9, 2006, 10:56am »

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Oh, it's a video??? I though it was a picture . . . no wonder I couldn't see it - I'm on a very, very sloooooowwwwww dial-up connection!!! Darnit!!
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« Reply #92 on Apr 9, 2006, 2:09pm »

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It's Annie and Buster hanging out.
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« Reply #93 on Apr 17, 2006, 9:33am »

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Well, I'm still tired from the long/late road trip back from Jim's place but I just thought I'd give quick a update on Annie:

She's the sweetest thing I've ever met! I don't have the equine background Zora does, but I've met a few horses in my time and I gotta say I really like Annie allot

We spent a fair amount of time with her before Zesty arrived (Buster was too busy being a social butterfly in pasture the first day to bother with us ).

She probably won't be sound to ride till the ringbone in her other leg fuses, but in all other respects she's just great. She loves being groomed, doesn't seem to mind being touched anywhere and is very communicative.

She didn't mind having a halter put on her and she'll follow you just about anywhere. Isn't spooked by anything; Zesty got scared at one point and ran into pile of junk making a huge racket and Annie, who was right behind her, didn't even flinch.

We think she was either kicked or had a nasal infection at some point because she has this little weasey snorfle sound she makes, but she seems to use it to communicate even more; It's really endering.

I'm not really looking for a horse to ride so much as a buddy to hang out with and Annie fits the bill in so many ways.

Anyway, Zora will be posting more about all of the 3 musketeers soon, but that's my 2 bits.
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« Reply #94 on Apr 17, 2006, 1:04pm »

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I am so delighted I went ahead and adopted her. And here is why, it was love at first sight. I think Annie is so wonderfull, she is totally the best and I have no idea how I have been living so well with out her. The bottem line is she will definitely be coming to CA at the end of the month, she is now my lead mare.
She has so much to offer and we both love her so much, we just want to make her happy. Annie will be a great help in settling Zesty.
For all the people who thought about adopting her but diden't, you all totally missed the boat on her, she is just the best.

Amy, Annie the love bug, Buster the laughing horse and Zesty
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« Reply #96 on Apr 30, 2006, 7:57pm »

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Thursday 4/13 I met Annie first in the pasture, Sinbad the dog was with me and Annie had her eye on him. I told him to lie down and went to say hello to Annie, in no time I found her happy spots of which there are to many to count. I was covered in Annie in less the a minute, then Ryan took over. Once Annie knew Sinbad was with us she diden't even notice him. We went out to the back pasture to met Buster and then we came back to Annie for some more love. I really don't know how much time we spent with Annie before we went in.

She is such a doll.
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« Reply #97 on Apr 30, 2006, 8:19pm »

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I am so glad glad Annika found such a loving home, a great horsey family and such a special place in your heart. I could almost cry - happy tears!
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« Reply #98 on Apr 30, 2006, 9:10pm »

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Friday 4/14 while I was saying good morning to Zesty I saw Annie shoot across the pasture at a canter and she seemed happy and comfortable at the canter. Anyway I went out to the pasture, I said good morning to Annie then I went to get Buster. He was just to far out for me to go get without my morning coffee, so I went to Annie and took her into the barn. I put Annie in the big stall and moved Zesty to the smaller one next door. We hung out for a bit, I went to get some coffee, I came back to the barn, Annie likes coffee. Ryan joined us and the four of us just goofed around most of the day. It was clear to me that Ryan was falling in love with Annie. It rained off and on, we took a few little walks together, Ryan and I just fell all over Annie, also I wanted Zesty to see that this love thing is a OK. Later that day I brought Buster in, Annie and Buster bunked together that night, they were fine together. One thing thats funny about Annie is, next door was Moon and her foal and Moon is a protective momma. Anyway Moon would motion to Annie get away from the wall, Annie just stood there put her ears back half way and gave Moon a look, and every time Moon said OK no problem. Annie is so much fun to be with, also she really is a very beutiful mare.
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I love your updates on Miss Annie and your other kids, Amy. Thank you for stepping up to take in this awesome girl!!!
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« Reply #100 on May 1, 2006, 8:17am »

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Amy,

I am really glad you're falling in love with Annika! I bet she's just drinking up the attention. She SO deserved to find her person, and have someone to love and to love her. She's just all around a wonderful horse. Great to watch out in the pasture too when she's in one of her spunky moods.

If you get a chance I'd love to see new pics. I can't watch the video on my dial-up.

Keep on enjoying her!
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« Reply #101 on May 1, 2006, 8:21am »

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These are over a month old, I have new ones from our trip but there still on Ryans moms camera. I'll post the newer photos as soon as I can.

Photos of Annie and Buster.

i38.photobucket.com/albums/e117/HYTYME/AnnikaBuster4-1-06006.jpg

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Videos of Annie and buster

s38.photobucket.com/albums/e117/HYTYME/?action=view¤t=AnnikaBuster4-1-06.flv

s38.photobucket.com/albums/e117/HYTYME/?action=view¤t=AnnikaBusterSaga4-3-06.flv

s38.photobucket.com/albums/e117/HYTYME/?action=view¤t=c55f4362.flv

Photos of Annie.

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« Reply #102 on Jun 6, 2006, 8:53pm »

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I just wanted to let all the Annie fans out there know that we had to change our plans, we all decided it would just be to hard on her to ride with 3 other horses to CA. So she is still enjoying all the lush green grass up at hytymes. Annie is doing just fine, not to worry folks Annie will be a CA gal
soon enough. I finally got the picks of our trip to hytymes off of Ryan/Eomer moms camra so we'll be posting those soon.
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« Reply #103 on Jun 9, 2006, 9:00am »

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As promised, here are some pictures of Annie!


Getting to know her...


Finding the sweet spot

Amy and Annie.

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Here are some new picks of Annie, shes so pretty!


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« Reply #106 on Jul 28, 2006, 8:49pm »

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She's looking great, Amy. Her coat is just gleaming. Jim takes good care of the old folks!
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« Reply #107 on Nov 28, 2006, 5:21pm »

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It's my Annika's one year anniversary off the lot and into a safe home!

This make me so happy I want to cry!

Sorry I just had to share a silly little moment of pure joy with all of you.
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« Reply #108 on Nov 28, 2006, 7:25pm »

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Zora, I couldn't tell from reading the thread: has Annika come home to Cali yet? She sure is a beautiful girl. Congratulations to you both for her safe-iversary!

[Maverick~Zora]

I know that right now a good many of us want to know where as many CBER horses are theses days!

So I just want to let you all know Annika is with me in CA doing just fine.

[caryn]

Never doubted it, but appreciae the update. Gotta love the older gals, they are SPECIAL!!!

[patrolhorse]

Would love to see some new pictures of this girl. I miss hearing about her- she was always a crowd favorite around here!
It makes me so happy to hear about the oldies who are enjoying a comfortable retirement!

[halfwayhome]

I am so glad to hear she is doing well! I remember her so well, she touched me when I saw her at the lot and felt so bad for her condition at the time, so glad she made it thru and that she ended up with you. ( and thanks to Andrea for saving her from that Slyemouse!- amazing what plenty of food and care can do) Thanks so much...seems like you always liked her from the start.

[atticus]

Oh Yes Amy pics/ pics/ pics. I miss Annika and Mr. Goodbar out in the pasture they are so sweet, but I am glad they finally made it down to their mom!

[Maverick~Zora]

Well today was Annika's first day back under saddle again in at least over 2 years now.

We started with a 1 mile trail in hand walk, we have been walking her for sometime now. At the end of this walk we tacked up.

I put my mounting block next to her & stood on it, she gave me stink eye, but I mounted anyway. We took a very short walk maybe 400 yards, then I dismounted.

I lead her down to the arena, we went to the mounting block there, I planed on if she gave me stink eye again I would NOT mount. However she did not, she seemed quite perky so I mounted up.

We rode in the arena for about 10 min or so, we walked & gated.

When she was first pulled from the lot it seemed like she did not know much or had never been trained for riding.

Annika is a WELL TRAINED mare!

For tomorrow the test is to see if she is up to doing what we did today.

Were going to pack the gizmo that does photos & videos tomorrow.

Hopefully I'll get all the new picks & a video up by this Sunday night.

She is so much fun to be & work with!

[patrolhorse]

I just love this girl!! So glad she did well! - even with the "stink eye" !
Can't wait for pictures ;D!!

[caryn]

WOW!!!! YYYAAAYYY for Amy and Annika. I'm really happy for you both. Don't these kids just melt your heart? After being on a feedlot, Annika has found her forever partner. Wonderful news

[Maverick~Zora]

Dude you have no idea how F-ing cool she is!

When we rode in the arena, man O man she is smooth as silk.

The only thing is we both start to have to much fun together & at this point it's up to me to make sure we don't over do it.

Also I have Ryan watch us from the ground, he keeps a close eye on her expression & if she starts to seem unsure about her footing.

When I get the new photos up of her & Zorba, please keep in mind that we have a lot of muscle mass to put back on.

They both look a little to spindley for my taste but they are both putting it on little by little.

[jenm]

Congratulations!! You must be elated.

I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of you two!

[Maverick~Zora]

So these photos were taken today, more to come!

Both Annika & Zorba have been body clipped.

[gratefulknits]

What kind of saddle is that? It's pretty cool looking, and looks like it would be really comfortable and not weigh a ton!

Annika is beautiful, and looks very proud of her tack!

[acarlson1980]

isnt that a endurance treeless saddle? im dying for one of those

[Maverick~Zora]

It is a Spanish saddle made by Zaldi.

It is the MOST comfortable saddle ever! Let me tell you they are really hard to find at any tack store in the US. I have no idea why they have yet to catch on here, they been around forever.

The weight, fully rigged is about 19 lbs, but I'm pretty sure it's less then that just by feel.

As for the type, it's the Spanish stock saddle like an Australian stock. For both the Spanish & Australian the tree & seat set up, the part you don't see is very close to an English set up.

As for Annika, it fits her like a glove.

She continues to gain weight & muscle so her body score is going up. Also her lameness issues continue to go down.

It's almost time for me to change the game plan for her feet, just a little bit, you know.

The ciropractor will be coming this Thursday, so we'll see what effect that has on her.

She's doing really well & it seems like she likes being useful again! She's really a great horse!

However I do wish I knew if she was sored during training as a young mare, I would bet good money that she was.

Anyway I have some photos of us riding, just at the walk in the arena from last week, I will post them soon.

I truly wish I had moved her down to CA sooner but it just was not in the cards, but she's here now & I'm very happy to have her with us.

[Maverick~Zora]

Greetings All,
It is with great sadness that I post this message to tell you all that Annika was put down at 4:05pm on 1/29/13.
She had been suffering from a problem with her hind quarters for some time and the degenerative process was advancing at an increasing rate.
Completely in character, she was chipper and sweet right up until the end.
Annie was one of the first horses I rescued, and to the best of my knowledge, outlived all of the elderly horses that were rescued by our group in that period of time.
While we wish she had stayed with us longer, she had an extra seven years, and we did our best to ensure they were good ones.
However, I want to use this as an opportunity to share some videos from the good times with her (which were many) and remember the grand lady that she was.

Almost every time we arrived we'd get an enthusiastic greeting, like this one:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiA2qcqlzEk&feature=youtu.be

Some of you may remember Zorba, who passed away a couple of years prior,and how much she liked to torment him by wandering off. You could often hear him hollering at the top of his lungs when he lost track of her.
Here's some footage of the two of them:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPJvuMqk_ow&feature=youtu.be

There are quite a few people I was unable to reach as I did not have their email address. If think you might know one of them, please forward this message.
Rest in peace, Annie, you will be sorely missed.
Amy and Ryan

[swissgrl]

Oh Amy, I just read this post, and I'm so sorry you lost Annie. Thank you for giving her such a great home, where she was loved and able to leave with dignity.
Hugs to you!!!

[halfwayhome]

OH, I am so sorry to hear about Annika! Thank you so very much for giving her the home she deserved where she was safe and happy and lived with people loving her. My thoughts and prayers are with you, I bet she is kicking up her heels in greener pastures.