Stryker update

Exciting news to share about Stryker!


The vet phoned to say they will come out again in 5-6 weeks to ultrasound the tendon. In the mean time he can be hand walked up to 20 minutes daily! Yippee! This does mean, however, that I will have to sedate him.   I'm sure he'll want to do more than walk! If he can remain quiet and calm after his walk, I can allow him to graze (on lead, in hand) for as long as he likes. (or that time allows!)


Additionally the Doctor thinks that when they do see him again, he may be able to be moved into a bigger area. I'm sure he's had enough of the stall, so he will be looking forward to that immensely!

Stryker update

Exciting news to share about Stryker!


The vet phoned to say they will come out again in 5-6 weeks to ultrasound the tendon. In the mean time he can be hand walked up to 20 minutes daily! Yippee! This does mean, however, that I will have to sedate him.   I'm sure he'll want to do more than walk! If he can remain quiet and calm after his walk, I can allow him to graze (on lead, in hand) for as long as he likes. (or that time allows!)


Additionally the Doctor thinks that when they do see him again, he may be able to be moved into a bigger area. I'm sure he's had enough of the stall, so he will be looking forward to that immensely!

Stryker's Status

Stryker's Status Good news!  The vet visited Stryker on Tuesday.  She actually had us walk him from the stall to the truck. (We hadn't done that yet.)  The ultrasound shows that the fibrous tissues have reconnected.  Yippee!  They are weak, so it's not over yet, but they're already there and that is great.  He's 2-3 months ahead of where we thought he'd be in the healing process.  I am putting a door on the open run in area and will be moving Stryker into that space over spring break.  He is quite eager to get out.  Last weekend when the temps went into the mid 70s I found Stryker pointing to the field with his nose.  You think he was trying to tell me something? He has been taking an herbal mix of marigold & cleavers which is supposed to help his circulation and lymphatic system.  It is recommended for horses on stall rest.  I've also been giving him Reiki on a regular basis.  Whatever it is, it is working for him and we are all very happy about that.

Loretta


the natural horseman
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Stryker's Status

Stryker's Status Good news!  The vet visited Stryker on Tuesday.  She actually had us walk him from the stall to the truck. (We hadn't done that yet.)  The ultrasound shows that the fibrous tissues have reconnected.  Yippee!  They are weak, so it's not over yet, but they're already there and that is great.  He's 2-3 months ahead of where we thought he'd be in the healing process.  I am putting a door on the open run in area and will be moving Stryker into that space over spring break.  He is quite eager to get out.  Last weekend when the temps went into the mid 70s I found Stryker pointing to the field with his nose.  You think he was trying to tell me something? He has been taking an herbal mix of marigold & cleavers which is supposed to help his circulation and lymphatic system.  It is recommended for horses on stall rest.  I've also been giving him Reiki on a regular basis.  Whatever it is, it is working for him and we are all very happy about that.

Loretta


the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results

My Stall Door

On Saturday morning when I went out to the barn to prepare for my 10am lesson, this is what I found.

Stryker's looking down at the door like "Hmm, not sure, but I don't think the door should be like this. Scottie...."

The door was completely off the hinges and hanging by one little latch that I recently put on. Stryker was still in, that was the good news. He could have easily been tempted to hop over the dismantled door and perhaps would have injured himself in the process. So how can this happen you ask?

Ask Scottie. He was apparently trying to chew his way in and discovered that he could lift the door with his mouth. There are NO kick marks. I believe if Scottie kicked the door it would've been shattered. For those of you who have not had the pleasure of meeting him in person, the 17.2h draft cross is LARGE.

What was that I said? Chew his way in? Yep. He is not trying to let Stryker out. Oh, that's a nice thought. But it's not the right one. That was his stall. Every morning and evening like clockwork, at feeding time, he would go right in there. He would politely wait for his food, then stay a while. (If I didn't shut him in he would take the other's food.) So he would use that time alone to rest. To not be the herd leader. To decompress. You get the picture. With Stryker in there he does not get that down time. I know how you feel buddy, I need my alone time too. :)

Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results

My Stall Door

On Saturday morning when I went out to the barn to prepare for my 10am lesson, this is what I found.

Stryker's looking down at the door like "Hmm, not sure, but I don't think the door should be like this. Scottie...."

The door was completely off the hinges and hanging by one little latch that I recently put on. Stryker was still in, that was the good news. He could have easily been tempted to hop over the dismantled door and perhaps would have injured himself in the process. So how can this happen you ask?

Ask Scottie. He was apparently trying to chew his way in and discovered that he could lift the door with his mouth. There are NO kick marks. I believe if Scottie kicked the door it would've been shattered. For those of you who have not had the pleasure of meeting him in person, the 17.2h draft cross is LARGE.

What was that I said? Chew his way in? Yep. He is not trying to let Stryker out. Oh, that's a nice thought. But it's not the right one. That was his stall. Every morning and evening like clockwork, at feeding time, he would go right in there. He would politely wait for his food, then stay a while. (If I didn't shut him in he would take the other's food.) So he would use that time alone to rest. To not be the herd leader. To decompress. You get the picture. With Stryker in there he does not get that down time. I know how you feel buddy, I need my alone time too. :)

Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results

We named him Stryker

Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results

We named him Stryker

Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results