Hackleton refused bute tonight. He gave K a hair toss instead.
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The interior of the teeny tack room door is filling up with your past cards that you’ve sent! Some of you may see yours up there! Great fun! And your energy is among us every day!
After Surfer tried to dominate when K was walking Pie out of their paddock area, K pushed him away and he fled in tears. After Pie’s workout, K talked it through with Surfer, who has the least herd manners since he spent his whole youth in stalls.
Nileist also told Surfer in no uncertain terms that Hackleton was still herd leader, regardless of abscess. Surfer sighed.
Herd hierarchy rules are strict, so when Surfer declared his leadership, Pie and Pixie made him aware through tap kicks and nips, not to pursue it.
Part of Surfer’s horsonality is “reading the room wrong out of good intention”, which he does and it gets him misunderstood. When Hackleton got his abscess, Surfer thought he should take over herd leadership. This, of course, did not go over well with anyone.
Pie was so good when a dust devil rolled through! She thought of fleeing K, then thought better of it.
Pixie is well on her way growing her winter coat. We have a new sheet for her, but she has let K know that until the weather turns cooler, not to attempt to put it on for fit alterations…
Nileist has been such a good companion to Hackleton through Hackleton’s abscess. He’s also helped quiet his anxiety which helps his side effects from shivers.
Hackleton continues to feel better. Freddy, our farrier, comes tomorrow to continue Hackleton’s recovery from the abscess and side effects of shivers. Meanwhile we monitor the drawing salve bandage and his pain meds. Keep those prayers coming! Chocorama!
Everyone, due to YOUR prayers and good thoughts, excellent vet care and support, Hackleton is doing much better today. We are not out of the woods yet, but he’s moving, so Nileist can guard him during sleep time! We are developing an ongoing plan of healing and will share as soon as we solidify it!
We’re getting more weight on that right hind. Pray and think good thoughts for the weight to drain the abscess. Hackleton needs to be out of pain. Project that pain elsewhere…
Hackleton, at dinner after bute. He’s stayed up near water tonight. Nileist misses him at dinner, but he must stay near his water. Keep sending prayers for the abscess to drain, and for Hackleton to sleep. This will be slow and steady.
Prayer Warriors, we need you for Hackleton! He has developed a bad abscess in his back right hoof, exacerbated by his shivers. His vitals are stable, but it’s so painful for him.
K also had Nileist be the first to free jump the oak tree jump. It was a revelation how easy it was when he didn’t try to jump it with all four legs at once. These are the bizarre things we reason through with Nileist…
Then voila! Nileist puts the crossrail together normally again, and does not try to jump it with all four hooves at once. And no bucking and kicking afterward!
As Nileist did his flat work, K explained, using her hands, how a horse takes off over a jump and lands softly with hardly any energy. Nileist listened and asked questions. That in itself is a miracle with Nileist…
As usual, Nileist learns unlike any other horse. He thought he could evolve jumping by taking off on all four hooves at once, but discovered it hard to sustain, obviously. K eyerolled..
Pie is now so confident in her body that she’s getting gears at the trot. Beautiful to watch her variations!
Hackleton had a beautiful workout time in the arena where he did what he wanted! Chocolate dream!
Pixie was so social about the deer and wanted to talk about their presence with Hackleton and Nileist, as Surfer and Pie were not interested.
Surfer came down for another minerals, gruel and grooming session in the shade. He participated in showing K where to curry comb a bit stronger for massage effect. Total 180 about grooming!
Deer ran through the back fields and had Nileist and Hackleton discussing their presence. Pixie is fascinated the most by the deer! She loves following along with them from the fence!
Morning! Mare coffee pagoda is open! The schedule here has been relentless due to the heat! I’ve got a ton to update, and will as the day progresses. Let’s get started!
Nileist razzed, kissed and smiled with K… It’s always a lovely homecoming! He makes all of his demands, wants and needs known…
