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merleliz · 09-08-2009, 12:17 PM

Prayers and best wishes for healing...for everyone!

muttduck · 09-08-2009, 02:01 PM

I've been stepped on by full grown horses countless times... Had them stand on my foot and lean, too. But, I've never had one nail my foot the way he did.

Who would have thought a 2 week old foal could find a way to leap all four off the ground, and come down in a stomp, with all his might in one foot, to leave a purpling welt on the top of my foot almost immediately? And it's not like I was out there in vulnerable shoes like sandals or cheap tennis shoes... these were leather and thick rubber. Just happened to hit it squarely on the joint at the base of the big toe, so regardless of the shoe I wear now, I'm reminded all too well of the incident with every step I take.

He's also learned how to fire off that hind in lightning manner, with no warning at all, and nail what he's aiming for. He had a crossbrace on our fence vibrating with a solid 'thwack!' earlier, just because the water had bounced off the hock, and a tiny stream got his mandanglie wet.

He's going to give my mustang mare a serious run for the money in a kicking match one day. I thought that no one had faster feet than hers. At least with hers I have a chance to see them go back to the ground... his are fired and back down before you realize what happened.

singing tree · 09-08-2009, 05:17 PM

Well, there is always livingthedream's offer.....
Seems like he's still working off all that energy he stored up by cooking so long

rulerskipacajun · 09-09-2009, 08:26 AM

hmmm I think he is just trying to live up to his CatchaFire

MD sorry he is giving you such a fit ....sending prayers for a quick recovery for all

daisies · 09-09-2009, 09:22 AM

The description of his antics reminds me a little of my son. Boys!

Hope everyone is all better soon. I once dropped a jar on that exact spot at the base of the big toe, and it's crazy how that spot HURTS!

muttduck · 09-12-2009, 09:45 AM

*knocking on wood*
Toby appears to be healing up nicely.

He also has decided he's a hunter/jumper.

Two nights ago, on the way out to change his wrap.... he performed the prettiest lazy canter, did a flying lead change, kicked it into full speed, tucked up just as pretty as you could dream of, and tried to leap the electric.... Only to land in the middle of the strands. And had a look of complete confusion on his face, as if he was trying to question his calculations and where he went wrong.

Thankfully, the small stretch of electric fence is mostly plastic step in posts and electric tape, so he can't spear himself on the posts, and the strands will break if he gets into trouble. It's just a temporary pen that was supposed to keep him from bombing around on that leg. (note, sarcastic laugh.)

candy4legs · 09-12-2009, 09:54 AM

Sounds like you have your hands full with that one...boy is he going to be fun in a few years...he has the drive, now you just have to channel it properly...

muttduck · 09-12-2009, 09:56 AM

* sits cross legged and chants OOOooooohhhhhhhhhmmmmm*

candy4legs · 09-12-2009, 10:46 AM

I was actually thinking of hands on work, but if meditation works, go for it...

Maybe we could teach the horses to "channel" that way...if you do, though, I definitely want to see pics...

livinthedream · 09-13-2009, 06:27 PM

Lmao, Im going with Lord Fartwad....I hope he is better....like I said, half way...I'll take him,,,lol

Horselady44 · 09-13-2009, 06:29 PM

Healing prayers and thoughts!
Sounds like you are going to have your hands full!

merleliz · 09-13-2009, 06:50 PM

Sounds like you ALREADY have your hands full! He was giving you trouble even before he was born!

Healing thoughts and prayers for him, though, hate to hear of poor little Pygmy being hurt...

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muttduck Kid Safe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 6,957	I've been stepped on by full grown horses countless times... Had them stand on my foot and lean, too. But, I've never had one nail my foot the way he did. Who would have thought a 2 week old foal could find a way to leap all four off the ground, and come down in a stomp, with all his might in one foot, to leave a purpling welt on the top of my foot almost immediately? And it's not like I was out there in vulnerable shoes like sandals or cheap tennis shoes... these were leather and thick rubber. Just happened to hit it squarely on the joint at the base of the big toe, so regardless of the shoe I wear now, I'm reminded all too well of the incident with every step I take. He's also learned how to fire off that hind in lightning manner, with no warning at all, and *nail* what he's aiming for. He had a crossbrace on our fence vibrating with a solid 'thwack!' earlier, just because the water had bounced off the hock, and a tiny stream got his mandanglie wet. He's going to give my mustang mare a serious run for the money in a kicking match one day. I thought that no one had faster feet than hers. At least with hers I have a chance to see them go back to the ground... his are fired and back down before you realize what happened. __________________ Custom stall signs and pet portraits, Wood Burned by hand with your equine's (or pet's) image: www.WoodburnedPetPortraits.com Self Defense Supplies, Stun Guns, Pepper Sprays: https://selfprotectionsupplies.com/

09-08-2009, 05:17 PM
singing tree Long Yearling Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hartville, Ohio Posts: 1,021	Well, there is always livingthedream's offer..... Seems like he's still working off all that energy he stored up by cooking so long

09-09-2009, 08:26 AM
rulerskipacajun Long Yearling Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,009	hmmm I think he is just trying to live up to his CatchaFire MD sorry he is giving you such a fit ....sending prayers for a quick recovery for all __________________ I loped FAST and no one died

09-09-2009, 09:22 AM
daisies Newborn Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA Posts: 40	The description of his antics reminds me a little of my son. Boys! Hope everyone is all better soon. I once dropped a jar on that exact spot at the base of the big toe, and it's crazy how that spot HURTS!

09-12-2009, 09:45 AM
muttduck Kid Safe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 6,957	knocking on wood Toby appears to be healing up nicely. He also has decided he's a hunter/jumper. Two nights ago, on the way out to change his wrap.... he performed the prettiest lazy canter, did a flying lead change, kicked it into full speed, tucked up just as pretty as you could dream of, and tried to leap the electric.... Only to land in the middle of the strands. And had a look of complete confusion on his face, as if he was trying to question his calculations and where he went wrong. Thankfully, the small stretch of electric fence is mostly plastic step in posts and electric tape, so he can't spear himself on the posts, and the strands will break if he gets into trouble. It's just a temporary pen that was supposed to keep him from bombing around on that leg. (note, sarcastic laugh.) __________________ Custom stall signs and pet portraits, Wood Burned by hand with your equine's (or pet's) image: www.WoodburnedPetPortraits.com Self Defense Supplies, Stun Guns, Pepper Sprays: https://selfprotectionsupplies.com/

09-12-2009, 09:54 AM
candy4legs Long Yearling Join Date: May 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 1,439	Sounds like you have your hands full with that one...boy is he going to be fun in a few years...he has the drive, now you just have to channel it properly...

09-12-2009, 09:56 AM
muttduck Kid Safe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 6,957	* sits cross legged and chants OOOooooohhhhhhhhhmmmmm* __________________ Custom stall signs and pet portraits, Wood Burned by hand with your equine's (or pet's) image: www.WoodburnedPetPortraits.com Self Defense Supplies, Stun Guns, Pepper Sprays: https://selfprotectionsupplies.com/

09-12-2009, 10:46 AM
candy4legs Long Yearling Join Date: May 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 1,439	I was actually thinking of hands on work, but if meditation works, go for it... Maybe we could teach the horses to "channel" that way...if you do, though, I definitely want to see pics...

09-13-2009, 06:27 PM
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09-13-2009, 06:29 PM
Horselady44 Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 2,395	Healing prayers and thoughts! Sounds like you are going to have your hands full! __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!

09-13-2009, 06:50 PM
merleliz Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairburn, Georgia Posts: 4,467	Sounds like you ALREADY have your hands full! He was giving you trouble even before he was born! Healing thoughts and prayers for him, though, hate to hear of poor little Pygmy being hurt... __________________ VOTE FOR "DUSTY TRAILS HORSE RESCUE" DAILY IN THE PETFINDER SHELTER CHALLENGE! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3