The Ranch: Horse Rescue- Breeding arena! (page 8)

[Ravvana]

I will name my new mare Mandy

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Horse: Rayna
Care: Now that Rayna has settled in some, I decided to bring the vet in for an examination. Thankfully, no major health problems were discovered during the thorough exam, and the vet even praised her nice conformation! The vet did say her weight was a little low, though, so I'm planning to supplement her grazing with some senior supplement. I was very proud of how calm Rayna was during the very lengthy examination; she very quickly got over her initial fear of the strange man.

[Scullisto]

A gorgeous little bay! 

After looking at this little gal, her mysterious manner has lent to her new name and new life...Beyla.

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Horse: Beyla
Care: After a night to relax and fill up on some good food and water, Beyla is bathed and groomed.  The farrier says her hooves are gonna need to be monitored as they got a little to long and cracking became a problem, but she should be fine with time and TLC.  The vet said to monitor her weight closely until her feet heal.  Beyla's hidden feisty side came through when she was wormed...nipping at the vet but not pinneg her ears, suggesting that she was annoyed, rather than being overly aggressive.

[indigowulf]

Yes, it's one care per day, thanks for posting for me Im over at fean's place so access to files again on saturday. But once you've cared for a single horse 4 days in a row, it will be at max.

[Poupou]

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Horse: Hummer
Care: Hummer just arrived at my ranch from the rescue and my vet took a look at him to see how he was doing.  After giving him his shots, he took some blood samples and recommended I get his hooves trimmed, which will be done asap.  He was very calm during the vet's examination, and certainly enjoyed the treat at the end. 

[SweetCaroline]

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Horse: Sparkle
Care: The vet came to give Sparkle her check up today. She gave her her imunization shots & a dewormer & advised I take her to a farrior to get her hooves checked. I called & set up the appointment. I fed & watered Sparkle & spent the better part of the afternoon in the pasture with her to keep her company & to try to become better aquainted with her needs. She is resting in her stall with fresh water nearby & clean dry hay. Tomorrow I think I shall take her an apple.

[Dunkel.Prinzessin204]

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Horse: Mojo
Care: I took Mojo to the farrier today. He seemed a little bit nervous so I brought along some carrots to hopefully calm him down. When the farrier started he frightened Mojo a little but I was able to successfully distract him with the carrots. By the time the farrier was done Mojo had completely forgotten about him.

[Kadana Sorano]

gah I missed yesterday!

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Horse: Angela
Care: Waking up early, while its still a little cool out I head to the stables and lead Angela out.  It's a nice morning, the grass still dew damp, and the air hasn't warmed up enough to make me too uncomfortable yet.  A perfect time of day when all is quiet so I can spend some time with her with no distractions.  I give her half of the apple I brought out for her, and lead her away, we'll take a nice slow walk through the woods.  I pick one of the shorter of the forest trails, because I don't want to tire her out too much; just get her used to her new home a bit, and soon enough were back at the stables.  She showed a bit of interest during our stroll and that's encouraging to me.  I take the time to carefully brush and groom her before returning her to her stall.  Giving her the other half of her apple I talk to her quietly a few minutes more, before heading off to start the rest of my day.  She'll be let out into one of the smaller corrals later, after the commotion from tending all the other horses is done with.

[springacres]

Care Post
Horse: Ace of Spades
Today I worked on grooming Ace.  Not knowing how he would react to the crossties, I tied his lead rope in a safety knot around one of the bars of his stall.  He seemed a little nervous, so I moved him to where he could eat from the manger.  I then started to brush him gently, using the softest body brush I had, just getting him used to the feel of something against his coat and skin.  Once he seemed comfortable with that, I began running my hands down his legs, gently tugging at each of them in turn, again getting him used to having someone handling his legs and hooves.  He was a little skittish about that, but on the one occasion I did manage to lift up a hoof, he got a slice of apple.  Then I untied him and took his halter off.  He moved to the doorway into his paddock, stopped, and looked back at me as if to say, "Aren't you coming?"  before kicking up his heels and racing outside to enjoy the sunshine.

[Ravvana]

Care Post
Horse: Rayna
Care: Rayna got her hooves trimmed this morning. We decided to go without shoes, since she has never had them in the past and the farrier remarked that she has very sturdy hooves. I did run over to the tack store to buy her a set of boots for trail riding, as I don't want to damage her feet on any rocky ground. I also picked up a jar of Paddock Cakes for Rayna, and rewarded her with a tasy peppermint cookie for being so good with the farrier earlier in the monring. She has developed quite a fondness for peppermint, and always pokes her nose in my pockets looking for some when I greet her.

[Ravvana]

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Horse: Rayna
Care: The vet came back today to give Rayna all of her shots. After he finished, I gave Rayna a few hours to graze in the big paddock; she always loves to run around in there. I then saddled her up for the first time since she arrived. She was a little concerned at first, which makes me think that she had some kind of bad experience before. But I kept reassuring her and slipping her peppermints, and she eventually decided that the saddle wasn't that scary after all. She's really grown a lot since I adopted her, and she now seems much more confident and happy.

[red_uni387]

Horse: Galahad
Care: Today was more saddle training with Galahad. He let me put the saddle on nicely, but was rather stubborn when I tried to tighten the cinch. Still no riding, as he doesn't have shoes, but I think getting him used to the equipment first would be easier so he gets used to human contact. Grooming is not a problem at all, either, except that he rolled around in the dirt right after I finished. Ah well, what can you do? I just let him play around the rest of the day; it was cute seeing him stare after Ember and Dream.

[springacres]

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Horse: Ace of Spades
Today I continued what I had started yesterday, getting Ace used to the process of grooming.  After tying his lead rope to a spot near his feed bin, I decided to try the currycomb today.  At first, Ace was a little uncomfortable with it, but I kept feeding him pieces of carrot and apple, and talking to him, and he eventually relaxed a little bit, even seeming to enjoy it when I brushed around his right shoulder.  We still have a ways to go yet, but he is a smart if spirited colt and I'm sure he will learn quickly that grooming time is pleasant.

[Poupou]

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Horse: Kyouki
Today I decided to groom Kyouki, to see how she would react to me brushing her, touching her and walk all around her.  At first she seemed a bit nervous, especially when I would get close to her behind, but I kept talking to her in a low and calming voice and that seemed to help a lot.  Then I put her in the pasture and I stayed there with her for a good part of the day just so we could get to know each other.  Everyday that passes I gain more and more of her trust, I think, and we quite enjoyed the beautiful day walking around.  I hope for trying the saddle soon, but first I want to make completely sure I have her trust.

[Kadana Sorano]

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Horse: Angela
Care: The vet came back out today to check on Angela's progress, and said she is coming along nicely.  After he left, I decided it was time to start getting her used to her tack.  I took my time getting everything on her, going slow so she wouldn't spook.  She was a little nervous, but adjusted after a while.  I led her on a longer trail today, just walking beside her under the trees.  She seems to like it, and soon forgot about the saddle on her back.  Back home after her brushing, she's outside in "her" corral again.  but she's starting to show interest in the horses out in the fields, so maybe we'll let her out there soon.

[Scullisto]

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Horse: Beyla
Care: After a couple days of rest, pature feed and grain supplimentals, Beyla has another appointment with the vet tp check the progress of her feet, parasite count and general health chart. After another bath she is ready for the doctor.  Her check up reveals that she is progressing nicely and a little spitfire is emerging from her shell.  She reaered up and tossed her tiny head as we warmed up for her walk.  I started her on an exercise regime consisting of us talking walks around the property to familiarize Beyla with her territory and warm up lunging exercises.  Our time will increase as she heals and gets more fit.

[SweetCaroline]

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Horse: Sparkle

I took Sparkle to the farriers today. She was a bit nervous at first, but I kept talking to her softlly & stroking her neck(she seems to like that) & she calmed down & let the ferrier trim her hooves. We descussed having her shod & decided it wasn't neccesary at this time as she wasn't in any heavy training & didn't have to rough of ground to have to walk on. He said if I decided to compete her then shoeing might become neccesary to protect her hooves. So he exsplained how to take care of her hooves to me & she will make regular trips to see him to make sure her hooves are developing properlly & get any neccesary trimming she might need. We came home & had a nice walk in the southern meadow & I had my lunch beneath an old oak tree while she rested in the shade of the tree & had some oats & an apple. She had a drink from the river then we headed in for her brushing & she is resting in her stall now.

[red_uni387]

yay onto Ember!

Horse: Ember
Care: I took Ember to the vet today for a quick checkup. She could sense the vet meant her no harm, and stood quite still when he poked and prodded her. After a while he patted her and told me that she still had a lot of life ahead of her. The only thing I had to do was continue to excersise her, so her health doesn't decline. I didn't want to begin riding her quite yet, so instead tried to get her used to lunging after the vet left. It was slow progress, but she's a smart horse and I know she'll understand how lunging works soon.

[Ravvana]

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Horse: Mandy
Care: Mandy's hooves were in terrible shape, so I called the farrier out first thing after getting her home. She's more agressive than Rayna, and at first she wouldn't let him get near without pinning her ears and baring her teeth. I did my best to reassure her, although she doesn't know me well yet, and she eventually calmed down enough for him to trim her hooves and give her some new shoes. She seems to be doing well, but she much prefers the company of the other horses to me.

[indigowulf]

The vet is in town! For the next 48 hours, all care posts will count as double! (from now until march 23 @ 23:59 by the Secundi clock)

Im counting the posts above this one that were done today as well.

[SweetCaroline]

Care Post
Horse: Sparkle

Today, before taking Sparkle out for our morning walk together I placed a blanket on her back. Not that it is cold out or anything, I just want her to get use to a little weight on her back. Not to much at first so just a blanket. She seemed nervous with the new weight even though it wasn't much. I talked softly to her to reassure her it was ok & that I would not hurt her. I walked through the pasture beside her for awhile talking to her & keeping her company. Later in the day when it was time for her to come in from the pasture I cleaned her stall & put in fresh straw for bedding & made sure she had fresh hay & clean fresh water. When she came in I gave her a good brushing & checked her hooves for any signs of stones that may have gotten in her hooves while she was out. She doesn't seem so nervous when I check her hooves anymore. I think I am gaining her trust.

[Kadana Sorano]

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Horse: Angela
Care: For the first time, Angela ate all of her food, left not a scrap behind.  And her coat is starting to shine nicely as well.  She was quite frisky today on our walk, and showed a keen interest in things going on around her.  I think she's well on her way to being healthy and happy again.  We've decided to let her out in the pasture with just a couple other horses today.  So far, she has no problems and is interacting quite well with them.

[Poupou]

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Horse: Hummer
Care: Today the farrier came to trim Hummer's hooves.  He really didn't seem to enjoy it, and the farrier almost got hit by one of the hooves as Hummer tried to kick him.  The farrier has been very patient with Hummer, and gave it some time.  Eventually, Hummer accepted to let the farrier do his job.  I can now see a slight difference in the way he walks aroud, so that's a great sign!  I put him in his stall, fed him some grains and stayed with him for a while, talking to him, though he seemed more interested by the treats in  my pocket than listening to me, lol.  What a great boy I have!

[Tribe]

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Horse Name:Guiding Light
I took my big boy into the vet for is final checkup today, hes perfectly fine he can now go back to his grass pasture. Hes not on a diet of only oats and grass hay. This should keep us covered in all departments he now has a clean bill of health.

[Scullisto]

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Horse: Beyla
Care: Today begins with a long walk that circles the entire property, bath, full grooming and rub down.  The full focus of today is socialization, tolerance and attitude, as her temper could be a problem if it isn't checked now to curb the nipping.  Play sessions are also learning sessions which help with this but I think I may have to find another balanced horse to help with her manners.  The property is big enough and her being isolated is not good for her psyche.  Also, the blood work came back today and all is well.

[YourLoveOnly]

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Horse: Come Clearity
Care: Today is grooming day. She seems to trust me now so she's more relaxed. Her mane is a tangled mess and takes me quite a while to fix, but she's being very patient and at the end of the day she looks as gorgeous as she should look.

[springacres]

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Horse: Ace of Spades
Today, I continued to work with Ace on his grooming.  I decided to try putting him in the cross ties for the first time.  Needless to say, he was a little nervous at first, but I kept talking to him, reassuring him and feeding him treats, and he settled down fairly quickly.  He still got a bit nervous when I took out the stiff dandy brush, and tried to dance away from me, so I put it away and used the soft body brush to keep his coat looking shiny.  The hoof pick was a little more difficult; he clearly didn't like me holding his feet and tried to yank them back on several occasions, but I was persistent and he finally let me pick them clean.  After that, we went for a nice walk around the barn, just up and down the aisles, getting him used to being led and handled.  He is beginning to trust me more, for sure; when I put him back in his stall and took his halter off, he gave me a gentle goodbye nudge before frisking off through the exit to his paddock.

[springacres]

Oh, and indi - I just noticed that Ace's cert reads "Gender: cold".  Could you fix it, please?

[indigowulf]

Caught up to here. May take a refresh or a clicking to full size view to see the updates in photobucket.

[indigowulf]

New game! Once per hour, you may ROLEPLAY attempting to assist the vet in a diagnosis and treatment of a horse, to help lighten his workload.

The first horse is a 5 year old mare. She has a bump on the side of her right shoulder blade, up near the top. The center of the bump is leaking fluid from a hole in the top.

[springacres]

As I drove up to the rescue, their vet was especially busy.  I asked if I could help out, and he responded by waving me over to a young mare with what looked to me like a case of pigeon fever.  Hoping to confirm my admittedly amateur diagnosis, I ran my hand slowly down her neck, trying to get her to relax a bit before I actually tried to touch the sore spot.  "Easy, there, girl.  You've got a sore spot, there, don'cha?  Let's take a look at it so we can fix it and make you better again."

[springacres]

oh, and is there a new horse for Game 3?  I didn't post for that as I wasn't sure

[indigowulf]

This is sort of an adaption on game 3, since the vet is in today, it's a horse with an ailment instead of just a random one in the pens

As you look over the mare, you realize your initial thought of pigeon fever couldn't be right, because this oozing wound is up in her back area, not her feet or legs, and there don't appear to be any recent lesions on her legs. Also, there is just 1 distinct mound, with a hole in the top that is seeping. However, the symptoms do seem similar.

[red_uni387]

A single distinct mound....looking closer, the fluid seeping out seems to be strangely familiar. I poked it gently, to see what her reaction would be. It seemed to be....a pimple. But on a horse? Confused, I stared at it, wondering if it was even possible for a horse to get a pimple.

....don't ask XD but a mound with fluid seeping out says pimple to me, I don't even know if it's possible lol

[springacres]

Upon closer inspection, the mound did not appear to be pigeon fever.  Perhaps it was a simple abscess, after all.  But what had caused it?  I probed the area as gently as I could, trying to feel for any foreign object that might be in the wound.

[indigowulf]

There is a distinct hole down the center of the boil. Something about it reminds you of a whale's blow hole. Pressing the surrounding flesh causes little more then a shivering of the shoulder, as if the horse were shaking off a pesky fly, but doesn't seem to be causing much pain. When pressed, the mound leaks ooze out the top like a child's volcano science experiment.

[springacres]

It was definitely an abscess, then.  The infection was localized and walled off, hence the horse felt mostly minor discomfort when I palpated it.  It would have to be drained and flushed daily, of course, and the underlying cause determined.  Given its location, it could very well be symptomatic of a deeper problem, perhaps even fistulated withers?

[Poupou]

Care Post
Horse: Kyouki
Care: Today I've decided I would shorten Kyouki's mane because she the hair in her eyes were bugging me.  I love seeing her beautiful eyes.  Things were doing fine until I started the clippers I bought especially for her.  She literally freaked out, rolling her eyes and kicking.  I promptly moved away from her, turning the clippers off.  She calmed down almost instantly but still seemed nervous, making me think it was most certainly the clippers that spooked her.  I was quite puzzled at how to help her not being afraid of them, and decided to ask the vet the next time I'd see him.  So after this, I decided that clipping her hair would have to wait and I put her in the paddock to graze and enjoy the beautiful day.

[red_uni387]

filly grow up can wait XD must get Ember to full health first <3

Horse: Ember
Care: I took Ember to the farrier today, so she'd be ready for riding. Horses are herd creatures after all, so Galahad should have a friend when he's ready to be ridden. She was terrified of the sound of the metal and the flying sparks, but quieted down when facing the soft meadow grass. She had already gotten shoed before it seems, but they were nasty and black. The farrier removed them swiftly, then began giving Ember her new shoes. Once he left I led Ember around the pasture a few times, to get her used to the feel of walking with them. Then I turned her out again, to play for the rest of the day.

[Ravvana]

Care Post
Horse: Mandy
Care: The vet came to give Mandy her shots today. She still didn't enjoy being prodded at by a stranger, but she behaved much better today. As a reward, I put on her halter and leadline after the vet left and took her to graze by the river. She enjoyed this very much, even splashing around in the water for a while. Overall, she seems to have decided that I am part of her herd now

[SweetCaroline]

I speak softly to the mare as I stroke her neck & try to get a closer look at the bump on her shoulder. I can see no leasions, but it could be a boil caused by an infected hair. I rub the wound down with a hot wet cloth. If I can get it to drain better then I can apply antibiotic cream to prevent the spread of infection.

[YourLoveOnly]

Care Post
Horse: Come Clearity
Care: The farrier visited and trimmed Come Clearity's hooves. She was barely nervous, which surprised me. I got the impression that she was a little anxious at the beginning, but she calmed down when I started speaking to her and she was no trouble at all. She's such a sweet horse!

[indigowulf]

As you apply the hot wet cloth to the boil, the strangest thing happens.. something inside moves!

SweetCaroline, you may take an immediate reactionary post to what just happened if you wish.

[red_uni387]

O_O something moved? nasty....

[SweetCaroline]

Upon feeling something move inside the the bump I try to get a closer look. It looks like the mare may have warbles. If this is the case then the vet will need to widen the breathing hole on the bump so he can draw the larvae out. He will more than likelly use Ivermectin to kill the warble larvae before it migrates further into the skin.

[indigowulf]

That's it! The vet comes over to look after the parasite you have identified. He will need to have the mare under his care for the rest of the day to be sure it's healing. (aka- me and my roommates are watching south park, so Ill get her uploaded in your owners folder when its over )

[red_uni387]

'Grats SweetCaroline!!

[indigowulf]

Took me a while to get her up, sorry. Got totally sidetracked. But, here is your grey appy hotblood mare

[springacres]

Ooh, grats SweetCaroline!

[YourLoveOnly]

Yay, my girl is at full health now

[SweetCaroline]

WOW!! She's beatiful! Well worth the hours of research on google. Thank You!

Please name her Melody.