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OF CONTENTS  Sherlock Update: What
is this Swelling?
Footing Part 3: Common
Footing Problems Christmas Sparky Special
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Sherlock: What
is this Swelling? The
Continuing Adventures of Sherlock: All of a sudden Sherlock showed up with a big
swelling on the outside of his right forearm one day this month.
Is it an unusually-located case of dryland distemper (pigeon breast)? An
abscess? A hematoma? What do you think? Go here to see
a photo, make your guess and then walk through the diagnosis with me.
Footing Part 3:
Common Footing Problems
Two
months ago, I began a 5 part series on arena footing, a most important consideration
for your horse's soundness and your safety. To have a productive
training session, arena footing must be good. Good
footing gives a horse the confidence to move forward with energy and elasticity.
Poor footing is dangerous and can cause a horse to fall or to move timidly or
with resistance. Certain
footing problems tend to occur time and time again. Knowing about potential
issues beforehand can help you design an arena and choose footing and additives
that will minimize problems. Is your footing inconsistent, too hard, too
dusty, too deep, too wet, muddy or slippery. Does it freeze easily? Read
about Common
Footing Problems.
Christmas Sparky
Special SPARKY My
husband, artist-blacksmith (photographer, barn-builder, writer, videographer)
Richard Klimesh creates some very special horse sculptures which he calls "The
Sparky Collection". I was fortunate to receive the first Wild Sparky
for a Valentines Day gift a few years ago. In fact, I am looking at that
Sparky right now on the top of my computer as I write this! I encouraged
Richard to make a limited number of Sparkys for other horse people who find the
shape and spirit of Sparky as irresistible as I do.
- Closing
Thoughts:
- When
I was just a baby and barely able to walk, I already was passionate about
the feel and smell of horses. My mom used to say to me as she held me in her
arms,
- "If
wishes were horses then Cherry would ride."
- I
wished hard enough and had a supportive family and husband. Cherish your
family and friends this Holiday Season. We hope all of your wishes
come true! Don't forget to ride!!
- Warm
Holiday Greetings from Cherry Hill and Richard Klimesh
-
That's
it for this month. Keep your mind in the middle and a leg on each side.
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