The first rule of working with animals...

beezwing · 07-03-2009, 05:13 PM

..is not to get attached to those you have no control over.

I break this one all the time.

We just got on of the TB broodies back from the "maternity ward" skinny as all hell..and she was fat as a tick when she left, plus the baby is fighting an infection and on antibiotics 3x a day.

This mare is a personal favorite of mine. While I understand that Tb's being what they are, do lose weight under stress....to see her so skinny and sad makes me furious.

Owner is upset also, but not the emotional type, so venting to him would be inappropriate.

But I am so volunteering to foal watch, even sleep in the barn next season. I am sure renting a travel trailer would be cheaper then what he paid anyway.

I really need to develop boundaries where other peoples animals are concerned.

k

candy4legs · 07-05-2009, 02:18 PM

Yeah...good luck with that boundries thing...and I love doing foal watch...would join you in a heartbeat...my daughter has one at her house right now that is supposed to foal in Aug that I'll be watching at night...can't wait...

beezwing · 07-05-2009, 04:32 PM

Don't I know it about the boundaries, glad I am not the only one

She is back under my care now.

k

horselady · 07-06-2009, 03:23 PM

Sorry for you and the mare, a camper trailer is the best bet and we will all do mare stare with you.

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07-03-2009, 05:13 PM
beezwing Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 2,380	The first rule of working with animals... ..is not to get attached to those you have no control over. I break this one all the time. We just got on of the TB broodies back from the "maternity ward" skinny as all hell..and she was fat as a tick when she left, plus the baby is fighting an infection and on antibiotics 3x a day. This mare is a personal favorite of mine. While I understand that Tb's being what they are, do lose weight under stress....to see her so skinny and sad makes me furious. Owner is upset also, but not the emotional type, so venting to him would be inappropriate. But I am so volunteering to foal watch, even sleep in the barn next season. I am sure renting a travel trailer would be cheaper then what he paid anyway. I really need to develop boundaries where other peoples animals are concerned. k __________________ “Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary use words.” St Francis

07-05-2009, 02:18 PM
candy4legs Long Yearling Join Date: May 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 1,393	Yeah...good luck with that boundries thing...and I love doing foal watch...would join you in a heartbeat...my daughter has one at her house right now that is supposed to foal in Aug that I'll be watching at night...can't wait...

07-05-2009, 04:32 PM
beezwing Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 2,380	Don't I know it about the boundaries, glad I am not the only one She is back under my care now. k __________________ “Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary use words.” St Francis

07-06-2009, 03:23 PM
horselady Kid Safe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 6,351	Sorry for you and the mare, a camper trailer is the best bet and we will all do mare stare with you. __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime