But... It helps me and as this is my blog, so it goes at my speed (I have to say the blog writing is helping) Anyway Eager has been fine in herself, but far lamer than she was a week ago! Due to large needles being stuck in her joints I guess. After me stalking out to the stables a few times Thursday night to ensure she didn't have colic (tildren side effect) She has been her usual poppit self.
Rockley Farm, I have been following a for a long time on Facebook. I'm not entirely sure how how it came on my radar. I think from meeting Wiola at Hippikos a few years ago, I know she and Pauline had Kingsley there for a time. Anyway, Nic Baker writes some very interesting articles. What I didn't realise is that she is and specialises in Navicluar (let's call it's this) rehabilitation. So, before Eager was even home on Thursday I had phoned her and left a message (I think not too hysterical).
The up shot of this is she phoned back on Friday, sent me an explanation sheet and we have exchanged a few emails and has given me the contact of a lady whose horse was there earlier in the year. A mare also 5 who had never been shod. I look forward to talking to her soon. She recommended I wait a couple of weeks to see how we go. But after that and the vets agreement she is more than happy to take her for Rehab.
With regards to Nic, I haven't been able to find (not that I've looked) a single deflammatory post about her. It is so refreshing that with the blogs and her quick responses she obviously just wants to help horses. It's not just about the making money. The vet report sheet is encouraging. She has an 85% success rate. 85%! That's good enough odds for me and almost the reverse of conventional methods (from what I can gather) and not just field sound. Back to hunting, jumping and eventing sound.
So I wait like a cat on a hot tin roof for 2 weeks to see what happens.
So Geoff farrier came on Friday night and took the toe off her feet. (should have taken a picture before) he also said that she shouldn't have wedge shoes as her foot is upright enough and it would put her knee's out. Also commented he was very surprised as she just didn't have Navicular feet....
I am off to Donna Blinman on Monday, having purchased two RX Therapy boots with thick pads to make her journey more comfy. I find it amazing this appointment was booked a few weeks ago when I had an inkling there was something not quite right. But there was no rush. I left a message with Donna on weds and bless her, she emailed back Friday to say she had already requested the notes from my vet. Lol that will please them! So it will be good to have her view and also to see if the imbalance is further up. (Which I am sure it is)
Then I get home from there on Monday and Antonio is coming to look at her feet.
She stayed in the box until yesterday (Saturday) and thankfully just sauntered out of the box yesterday evening. Leading the boys to the back field, taking it as always in her stride. She just trust me, I know she does. I won't let her down.
Anyway, what about that for a plan!
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