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LDP — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:02:57 GMT

Horswld,

Thanks for asking. Tray's doing good, no twist or anything, thank god. I'm still worried because i have no idea what caused the colic. The barn owner thinks clover because it's abundance so early in the year, but tray's had clover before, and i mean he's had a lot of it, and never coliced. I'm just worried that it could happen again since we don't know what was the cause. I guess i'll just have to keep an eye out. Overall he was good, he was playful and hungry when i went to see him. He didn't want to stand for his grooming so i just sat in the corner while he figeted and played. He tried to take my phone out of my pocket several times. When he relized he couldn't have it he grabbed my boot laces and pulled my foot up and held it in the air. So far it's safe to say he's doing better, i'm hoping it keeps that way. Thanks for asking.

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Horswld — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:35:02 GMT

LDP,

How is your horse doing? Hope everything is going well with him.

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ColetteMarie — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:00:19 GMT

Mine That Bird Connection,

Thank you for your post on the blog. I read it earlier today, but we lost our electricity before I had a chance to email you. It stormed most of the day, with heavy rains & lightening. So, we were without electric most of the day. I did just sent off an email to you tonight. Thanks so much!!

ColetteMarie

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LDP — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:32:15 GMT

Needler,

Why would i laugh, i used to own a morgan. Pixie was her name though it should've been queen pixie, because that's how she felt about herself. She was such a plotting little nerd. You would think she was a push button pony, but if you dared take your leg off her before a jump no matter how close you were to it, she's ditch and run out, and normally leave you in the dirt. She was beautiful, and thats not bias, it's a fact. She knew when it was time for a show and would just turn it on. She loved to race, and was the fastest in our barn actually. I know because i challenged others quite freaquetly when they chanllenge me. She never let me down. She love to run, just run. When we galloped it was an feeling that is indescribable. No horse will ever come close to what she was to me. I now own a thoroughbred, Tray, and my sister has one too, Majec, who is a horse that is a brainiac but uses his brains to outsmart his rider, or find their weakness. Mine is my shoulder, which he will constantly yank, that's why it never gets better because i don't know when to get off. My next are Arabs. The farm i work on used to be strictly arabs, now they run thoroughbreds too. One of there stallions Patriot Missle, has to be one of the most beautiful horses i've ever seen. He was their version of HOTY when he raced. He's now 17, and acts like a 4 yr old. He knows he's good and it radiates. He has that look that great horses are said to have, and it's easy to notice. So you don't have to worry about me laughing at you because i agree, as long as you dont say palimino QH's, lol.

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LDP — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:18:59 GMT

Katsan,

Thanks to you as well. Tray, my horse looks good now, and i hope it stays that way, cause when i got there last night, he didn't look good, real scared and frantic. This was the first time he's ever done this and not even the vet could say what caused it, which worries me because i'm that means he could easily colic again. As i said he looked good this afternoon, so we'll just have to keep an eye on him. For your second post thank you. I don't try to be agressive and i'm sorry at first impression i come across that way, because i'm not. Out in the real world, i shut my mouth unless someone really ticks me off, and by that i'm mean they need to push for a few months before i get mad. Normally i keep my mouth shut, though when the topic is something i feel strongly about i know i can come across stronger than i wish too. I've said before i'm not good at putting my thoughts into words and it comes out sounding way wrong. My sister is my translater normally, sometimes i even confuse her. With the life stuff, i've had plenty bad ones, which have made me harder and angrier than i wish. I love the horse industry, but i've seen the ppl in it that are in it for themselves and have been hurt by ppl like that too many times to trust many others. You don't have to obey what i say when i say this, you can deliver your opinion however you wish, but harsh deliveries will always provoke me into fighting back no matter what the intent. As i said, i'm still working on my deliveries, so i can't promise to always deliver nicely, but i will try. Truce?

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LDP — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:01:21 GMT

Hrswrld,

Thank you. He seemed fine last night after we tubed him, and the tranq wore off, just tired and a bit agitated. I visited him around noon today and he looks good. He's hungry though, kept trying to eat my cell phone, boots or geans. He was playful too, and didn't look the least bit in pain. I'm relieved, because i've seen three horses colic, and all three were put down, so i was scared to death last night. All looks ok today, i'm praying it stays that way. Thank you.

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Katsan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:28:25 GMT

That's fair enough.

I really do think you should consider that people may not be attempting to engage YOU specifically when they make their comments and don't appreciate you taking them to task in the manner you do.

Like it or not, age is a deciding factor in what people will allow you to do or how much responsibility they'll give you. It's just the way of the world and for most, a fact that NO young person, no matter how intelligent can compensate for sheer life experience gained by older people particularly when it's their lifes work. Just not going to happen no matter how unfair it seems.

You speak of life experience? Dear, I'm afraid life has a way of handing you many more of those as you age. Some things beyond your wildest imagination or comprehension of how it makes you feel and react.

The other thing? At the race track there's a lot of favor exchanging. A lot of getting along with people to get things done. Whether that's getting the farrier to your barn before others, the vet, getting the clocker to get you lined out. Whether it's working with the racing secretary or entry office there's just a lot of stuff that requires kind of, not kissing up but being accomodating and easy to get along with. It really helps when you need a day or two with the feed store man or the tack man too. You best believe that even the best of them, unless they're independently wealthy, sometimes need to schmooze their way around a temporary shortfall.

My comment being vindictive? No it was just an observation based on the way you were coming off to a lot of people on here. As many pointed out to you, it's not necessary to be so agressive in your comments. Telling someone to 'shut their mouth'? That might be acceptable in school, but my guess is it'll get you beat up there and in the real world it'll get you fired, shot or taken down several notches. Not something that is advisable to say and far worse than me saying you wouldn't last in the racing business but failing to add 'if you keep up that attitude you were displaying'.

Like Atthebarn said, we could just ignore you, tell you off or call you names, but actually are trying to help you realize your dream. Even if it might seem harsh in the delivery.

I'm glad you're confident, that's important, but so is humility.

You want to be an owner and a trainer? That's great.

Most of us do that but you usually have to have some outside source of income to keep going so outside owners are best to help you achieve your personal goals. At least what we have found.

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LDP — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:18:23 GMT

Katsan,

That comment was not meant as an insult, it was meant to say that not everyone agrees with you, everyone has different opinions. NK was a comparison, seeing as how those over there don't have opinions. Sorry if you took it as an insult. Telling you to shut your mouth was in response to you tell me that comment, which sounded in my mind very vindictive. I say what i say about age, becaucse some ppl IMO just don't ever get it. They may act like they do, but they are talking up a bunch of BS. How do i know this, life experiences, i've run into those types before, and they are agrivating. I know when to keep my mouth shut also, i do it most of the time regaurding my job. I got it last summer, and because i keep my mouth shut i'm still there. Honestly when it comes to a job in this industry, i probably won't want a trainer, i'd want to be both owner and trainer, mainly because i feel more comfortable when i know whats going on firsthand and not through another person. Do i want a big opperation no, but i will have one. That is not me being arrogent, thats my drive. I'm willing to stop attacking if you will, though i can't promise it for all time, i can promise to keep my temper in check as much as i can.

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Katsan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:42:51 GMT

p.s. Nap time.

My hubby who is up at 3:30 a.m. hits a wall about now as well.

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Katsan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:41:41 GMT

LDP, we may disagree about the human end of it but I'm sure glad your horse is better, colic sucks (pardon my language)

can remember back to one mare that we had, spent many nights sleeping in the truck by the stalls after the vet said she wouldn't last till morning from renal colic and enough medication that rendered her unconcious. Several thousand dollars and many sleepless nights later she was fine until she passed away peacefully at the ripe old age of 32, never did breed her due to that colic issue, but she was a wonderful foster mama to every foal on the farm. Thought every single one belonged to her and if any of the others were mean to the babies, they went running to her. Guess she was the grandma all kids run to.

Hmmm just a thought, Dunkirk 'tied up' after the Belmont, wonder if it was somehting more????

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Horswld — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:10:25 GMT

MZ,

My regrets for you and Bepi. And yes, we do have our memories. I hate to say it but one of my favorite memories of Jada is when me and my ex would argue, he would get very loud and Jada would get in between us and back him into a corner or another room.lol She was very kind and laid back but I guess a 160 lb Rot can get pretty intimidating when someone's messing with her person.

LDP,

I truly pray that your horse makes a full recovery. I know all too well the effects of colic on a horse. Be sure and lets us know how everything turns out. God Bless!

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needler in Virginia — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:04:01 GMT

LDP and actually, EVERYONE ELSE, I was kidding, and thought we could move on to a less confrontational conversation. As soon as I wrote that, I knew I was, once again, quite wrong; besides the BH website NOT being a place for these kind of silly arguments (best BREED?? C'mon!), this isn't even the right blog for that!

Now way back a couple of days ago, I lied when I said to LDP that I was done. She apologized, and I had a major brain f**t in my "best breed" comment.... I really was trying to lighten things up a bit! So rather than kick start yet another yelling contest, I withdraw my suggestion and really will be done with this post. However, I DO know the best breed and won't brook any arguments over it, so don't yell, cajole, wheedle, beg, offer bribes, don't threaten or terrorize, and don't you dare laugh, either! Morgans are right at the top of the list, followed very closely by Thoroughbreds....... obviously for different reasons. Therefore, I'm running from this argument right now; you'd never change my mind, anyway. So put THAT in your pipes and smoke it!!

This has been sort of fun, but I really am out of here this time. Thanks to all.

Cheers, and safe trips.

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LDP — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:51:52 GMT

Needler,

Depends on which breeds, do you mean thoroughbred vs QH or arab? Though it may have to wait till tomorrow afternoon. I just got back from my horse. He looks a lot better, but i got up at five and haven't stoped moving until half an hour ago, so i've hit the wall, or so to speak, lol.

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mz — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:37:25 GMT

WAAAAAY back, I think I started the cat vs. dog thing on THIS blog (continued to comment on something Jason said on another one.)

The ensuing comments were hysterical.

Can we get back to funny? And stop with the high school (for me, nuns and uniforms with kilts fergawdssakes) / age (my RAM is rapidly being used up and that's the reason for everything I say that's dumb...I don't remember that I said it before - anyways, that's my excuse and I'm sticking with it) / experience (can I try to pretend I didn't pick Chocolate Candy as one of my first three?) arguments and angst?

Thank you.

p.s. to Horswld: it's coming up on one year since we had to put Bepi the Cat to sleep. I still can see him lying down on the front lawn across the street, watching HIS neighbourhood go by the night before we had to take him to the vet. At least we (and, it seems, a lot of people on this blog) are lucky enough to remember great companions.

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MineThatBird Connection — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:03:14 GMT

ColetteMarie, Please contact me regarding your sons visit to Belmont this weekend. I can help!!!

kimcarr1970@gmail.com