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Post by earlybp on Apr 27, 2008 19:50:30 GMT -5
You know, I could never figure out why my horses didn't eat more than about 2 flakes a day.
Then Quatzie was looking at my corral and pasture the other day, and she said, "You would not believe the calories out there." I guess two horses on about 6 acres works out to a lot more than one would expect.
Still, mine are chubby bubbies. If my horse looked like Miss Bella, I think I'd change their regimen~!!!!
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Post by kayceepaint05 on Apr 27, 2008 21:59:09 GMT -5
Well she is getting ready to go on a good size pasture, lots of grass, but I have to get her used to it first. I put her in my backyard fenced area that is supposed to be for the dogs, but they don't go in it cause they dig, and she got the runny poos so bad that I had to take her out. This is the first horse that hasn't been able to just go to the good side of the fence right off the bat!! Guess that's why I am going through so much hay, at this rate, I am going to have to sell my shoes and everything else just to support her!!
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Post by pnp4kidz on Apr 28, 2008 1:09:11 GMT -5
I vote for Probiotics... they will repopulate her gut with good bacteria needed to digest without the squirts...
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Post by kayceepaint05 on Apr 28, 2008 1:45:58 GMT -5
I am going to get some on next payday, she is doing better, i went out into the pasture today before dinner and no runs that I saw.
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Post by kayceepaint05 on Apr 28, 2008 17:09:35 GMT -5
Bella is doing awesome!! Her scabs are starting to flake off more, Going to be giving her a sponge bath here soon, or might take her to a barn to use the washrack that way we have warm water. I took her blanket off today, since it is so warm here, she really likes to follow you around, and if you stop, she stops. If she gets too far ahead of you, she stops and waits. It was nice to get a big horsey hug this morning to go along with her little baby talk that she does. I can't believe that she was just thrown away like that!! I am soooo in love with this girl, it isn't funny!!
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Post by pnp4kidz on Apr 28, 2008 17:23:39 GMT -5
Your EE will come by tomorrow, and I got you the 'starter pak' which has a body wash, the spray and the lotion... the wash will feel so good to her!! :-)
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Post by kayceepaint05 on Apr 28, 2008 17:30:35 GMT -5
Thank you so much Kidz!! She is doing so awesome, just makes my heart flutter to think about what she is going to look like all fat and happy! I am guessing she is a dark liver chestnut, with black mane with chrome. WHOO she is going to be one hot filly!!
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Post by kayceepaint05 on May 2, 2008 10:01:49 GMT -5
Well it has been a week already since Miss Bella came here, and WOW what a difference!! She has already gained some good weight, and with the awesome stuff that Kidz sent us, her skin is getting better FAST!! About 50% of the scabs have come off and the hair is growing in like mad. She loves all the attention and treats from friends that come over. I am getting the back pastures ready and today she is going to be back there on LOTS of grass now that she is used to having it. She stands in the stall most of the day, guessing she has been stalled all her life. I am so happy that she is here with us, she truely is a Diamond in the Rough!!
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Post by pnp4kidz on May 2, 2008 10:51:46 GMT -5
Great news!!! I'm so glad you have her too!!!
She will fatten right up on lush pasture! and big 'whew' that her hair is coming back in and no infections in that burned skin!!!
Hopefully no scarring with white hair either!
Get more pics!! we LUV to see pics!! :-)
Enjoy the grass Bella, this is what 'horse life' is REALLY all about!
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Post by kayceepaint05 on May 2, 2008 12:22:57 GMT -5
Actually the weird thing is the hair where it was burned is coming in alot DARKER than she is. I thought I was going to have a little filly that everyone would think was an appy, but it is coming in really dark. She is a med/dark chestnut and the new hair that is coming in is chocolate!!! I will take pics today of her in her new pasture. Whew that is work!!
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Post by kayceepaint05 on May 5, 2008 18:48:22 GMT -5
Well after almost a week of fun skin treatments and lots of food, she is looking good!! Almost all the scabs are gone, and she has been really patient with all the scrubbing and spraying!!
(still waiting for pics to load on photobucket)
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Post by kayceepaint05 on May 5, 2008 18:53:10 GMT -5
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Post by kayceepaint05 on May 5, 2008 18:53:35 GMT -5
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Post by kayceepaint05 on May 5, 2008 18:56:51 GMT -5
Amazing what good food will do huh!!! can't wait to see ehr 30 day before and after, I am just sitting her tapping my toes I am so excited!!
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Post by pnp4kidz on May 5, 2008 19:54:48 GMT -5
AWESOME job!!!
woo hoo!!!
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Post by mtangel on May 5, 2008 20:16:46 GMT -5
She looks great Kaycee! I really need to come up and meet her and have a cup of coffee with you!
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Post by sassiedogtk on May 5, 2008 23:36:17 GMT -5
She looks so good. You are doing a great job. Very lucky horse to have you!
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Post by paintedlady on May 6, 2008 10:19:56 GMT -5
She looks awsome !! Will she be rideable further down the road. I know nothing about her injury but my question is will she be sore on her back because of what happened to her. Just curious. She does look like a new horse. Thank you for saving her ;D
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Post by kayceepaint05 on May 6, 2008 10:52:39 GMT -5
She is a little tender backed, but getting better everyday. I message her back with a soft rubber curry, and a brush that is a little stiffer than a face brush. She is getting better everyday. Almost all of her scabs are gone, the hair is growing in awesome, and where she was clipped is starting to come back too. I see her being fine for riding in about a month, and we will see where she is training wise. I was told they rode her, but I have gotten 5 different stories about her so who knows. Anyone bold enough to come try her out in about 30 days?
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Post by dancinwithhorses on May 6, 2008 21:45:20 GMT -5
You have an absolute beautiful girl there!! Even with her skin issues etc she is stunning. I love her color. I bet it is even better when she is not body clipped. Congrat on your gorgeous find. I am glad you could save her.
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Post by kayceepaint05 on May 6, 2008 23:01:18 GMT -5
Is it just me or does anyone else see TB in her also? I was told she is 100% quarterhorse, but I see TB there. huh, maybe just me?
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Post by figi on May 7, 2008 16:19:00 GMT -5
Could be an appendix quarter horse.
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Post by swissgrl on May 7, 2008 17:15:28 GMT -5
She is gorgeous, great job at getting her to look so much better.
I have all my horses on Forco now. Merlin gets the runs sometimes, not sure if it is the change of weather/season, it's not the food, as I'm not changing anything there. But since he's been on the Forco, it clears up in 2 days.
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Post by pnp4kidz on May 7, 2008 17:23:58 GMT -5
I'm loving the Forco now too, my old stallion actually gained some weight with it!
he's always lean... and no topline, but with this he's filled in the top some!
I didn't think of it for my mare who gets the runs, I 'm gonna try that!
thanks swissy!
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Post by kayceepaint05 on May 7, 2008 17:30:36 GMT -5
She has been a lot better with the runs lately, hardly at all. She has really adjusted well here, and now that she is in the back with everyone else, she is really starting to chow down. She was lonely up by herself, and didn't seem to eat too much, but now she is on lots of grass, and chowing!! She also has a boyfriend back there now, a 16.1 hh 1600lb quarterhorse!! He is HUGE!!! I will get pics of them nose kissing today I hope.
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Post by kayceepaint05 on May 12, 2008 11:12:26 GMT -5
Well, my plans for pics fell through, but I am trying to get some!! She has lost all her scabs, and getting fatter by the day! She is finally up to eating 2 flakes morning and night with no leftovers, she was really lonely up here by herself and didn't eat all of her hay, but now she is being a little pigggy!
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Post by kayceepaint05 on May 13, 2008 0:58:06 GMT -5
Ok finally new pics. These are after 17 days here. Wow, I look at before and after and still can't believe how well she has responded to everything. She is doing so awesome, that I am just uplifted by her spirit. Here are those pics!! Date stamp on camera is wrong. I should fix that!!  Bella and her boyfriend Sonny (believe it or not, he is a full quarterhorse!! 16hh and 1450 lbs!)  |
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Post by mtangel on May 13, 2008 11:21:40 GMT -5
She looks absolutely fabulous! Great job with her, Kaycee!
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Post by agilitygal on May 13, 2008 11:59:38 GMT -5
Looking good! She's going to be a dun. Built nicely, too. I like her a lot. Thanks for taking her on. Love these updates!
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Post by lucy1994 on May 13, 2008 12:14:46 GMT -5
Looks great!
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