Prisco in "Dressage Today" Magazine - May 2003
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, I just wanted to quickly let everyone know that Dressage Today magazine has an article about Prisco and Fjordhorses in the May 2003 issue. It is in the Local Entries section, starting on page 18. This month's Local Entries column is devoted to Dressage Ponies, and the subsection "Fjords Do Dressage" is about me & Prisco. Lori Albrough (just back from my trip and still recovering from jet lag)
Re: Swollen Legs update
This message is from: "Joe Glick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Steve White, I'm glad and thankful to see your response. I really think the vet was trying to set me up for the worst case scenario. I spoke with Lauren Sellars and she gave me a lot of hope. The vet did mention steroids but I don't know if he gave him any. He said something to the effect that steroids could be detrimental to the immune system. He said Hardys heartrate was 70 where it should be 30. His reasoning for that is that the valves aren't closing properly, therefore the heart beats faster to try and pump more blood through. He also stated the lungs are "more than congested", whatever that means. As of right now he's eating and drinking and doesn't appear to be getting worse. Three of his legs are swollen to about twice the normal size. One front leg looks almost normal. But they are very weak and he stumbles and falls very easily. Just before the vet showed up he was laying flat out, but he got up in about ten minutes. I want to thank everyone for all the supportive emails. It gives me hope. Joe Glick Glick Family Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Swollen Legs update
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Joe, I agree with your vets diagnosis, but don't agree with his prognosis. I've never lost a horse to P.H.. However, I am not there as your vet is and it could be more severe than what it sounds like from your message. Did he prescribe steroids too? Dexamethasone or Prednisone is very beneficial in these cases. Perhaps that is what is in the syringes he is having you give twice/day. Steve Steve White, DVM Sport Horse Veterinary Service Gretna, NE
Re: Swollen Legs update
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> So sorry to hear the rather negative report on your boy. Good things do happen and I am sure you will find people here who have had similar problems. My thoughts are with you during this very stressful time. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
weaning time
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greetings everyone from Othello, WA Last week we moved our filly across the street so we could wean her. She didn't seem to mind as much as her mom. Now we have moved her back to our place and have the mare and filly in different pastures but they can see each other and touch noses, etc. They both go about eating and such with little attention to each other, but we wonder how long we should wait till we can put them back together again. Thanks for the help. Taffy in Kennewick, we tried to come see you a week ago, but did not find you. We ran out of road going east on Game farm road--so will try again by taking another road to get farther east. We tried calling, but you must have been out riding!! All now, Dave and Ann Light rain and 60 in Othello
Re: FINALLY! A filly for us!
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 10:10 PM Subject: FINALLY! A filly for us! > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Well, Tone' had a beautiful tall filly at 8:20 this morning. We just barely > made it in time to see the birth Congratulations!!! Good things come to those who wait. Now a good weeks sleep is what is needed, but the excitement of a new babe will probably keep you all on an adrenaline rush. Good Luck with the sleep, Roberta
Midwest Horsefair Video
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My name is Linda Walker and I am a professional equine photographer and videographer. At the 2003 Midwest Horsefair I filmed both Fjord presentations and also took portrait shots for a few members of the group. A professional video is being produced as of this posting. This video is near completion and it will be for sale within the next two weeks. If anyone is interested, the cost will be $20 (VHS) plus $7.00 for shipping and handling. The Fjord group did a wonderful job during their presentations and you won't want to miss this professional video of their time in "the spotlight"!! You may contact me by email if you wish to place an order, or you can call me at (920) 337-0628. Thank you, Linda Walker
Swollen Legs update
This message is from: "Joe Glick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The vet showed up and checked him out. He diagnosed it as Purpura Hemorrhagic, which is an allergic reaction to the strangles. He gave him Penicillin, Lasix and Banimine. He also filled syringes which I need to give him twice a day. Then he will stop out again on Saturday to examine him. He also told me not to get my hopes up, that the odds are NOT it my favor. So we will just take it one day at a time. Joe Glick Glick Family Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Swollen Legs
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Joe do you have possum around the place? Also West Nile? Hope your Vet gets there soon. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
Re: Swollen Legs/Serious act fast
This message is from: "Lauren Sellars" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Joe It sounds like perpura, A complication from strangles. It needs immediate action. Your vet should give you penicilin*. I had several cases of it here a few years back . Perpera is very dangerous. Some vets don't even know what it is. or at least in my area. Please feel free to call me . To much to write about. 250 499-5715. I have paper work to do so after chores I'll be back in Lauren - Original Message - From: "Joe Glick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "fjord list" Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 6:01 AM Subject: Swollen Legs > This message is from: "Joe Glick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I have an unusual problem and wondered if anyone has had this happen. Three > weeks ago my stallion "Hardy" got the strangles. It seemed to run its course > as usual. The swelling drained, he ran a fever for a few days and wasn't > eating much for about two weeks. The last few days he was eating pretty good > again. He almost seemed himself again. Then yesterday I noticed his legs were > swollen and seemed weak. He would walk on his toes in the back legs and his > front legs seemed unstable. This morning his legs seem weaker yet. Sometimes > when he steps forward he doesn't get his front feet placed correctly and falls > on his face. But he won't stay down, insists on getting up right away again. I > called the vet, but he won't be here till this afternoon. He didn't seem to > know what it was when I talked to him on the phone. > > Joe Glick > Glick Family Farm > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Tee Shirt Update
This message is from: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Steve McIlree wrote: This message is from: Steve McIlree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Another delay on the tee shirts. Hi Steve, Thank you for the update. Hang in there for all of us and maybe it will come down to the wheel that squeaks the loudest gets oiled. I bet you do not want to hear the word T-shirt when this is all done. :-) -- Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin
Swollen Legs
This message is from: "Joe Glick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have an unusual problem and wondered if anyone has had this happen. Three weeks ago my stallion "Hardy" got the strangles. It seemed to run its course as usual. The swelling drained, he ran a fever for a few days and wasn't eating much for about two weeks. The last few days he was eating pretty good again. He almost seemed himself again. Then yesterday I noticed his legs were swollen and seemed weak. He would walk on his toes in the back legs and his front legs seemed unstable. This morning his legs seem weaker yet. Sometimes when he steps forward he doesn't get his front feet placed correctly and falls on his face. But he won't stay down, insists on getting up right away again. I called the vet, but he won't be here till this afternoon. He didn't seem to know what it was when I talked to him on the phone. Joe Glick Glick Family Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
