tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post4248504762716959118..comments2023-10-25T03:25:39.389-05:00Comments on From Wingman to Witching Hour: Extreme Makeover Part IFrizzlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03084225669041286128noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-30767126131138548752014-05-28T23:26:11.319-05:002014-05-28T23:26:11.319-05:00Why do his hooves have a whitish, rougher looking ...Why do his hooves have a whitish, rougher looking area around the top? My mule has recently developed this along with lameness in his front hooves. I found your photos by searching "white band below hoof corona". My mule's feet look just like this, and it is the only picture I am finding that matches his appearance. JustMeSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782502007551152677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-26692446903723933522009-11-30T00:10:57.693-05:002009-11-30T00:10:57.693-05:00Hahahaha. Denali, I just saw your comments. That w...Hahahaha. Denali, I just saw your comments. That would be quite the long distance relationship, lol. Also, Salem is still a young lad, so he's very much "playing the field" at the moment (and a bit bi-curious, as well, lol).<br />Glad to hear that the Cocosoya oil is working so well -- that stuff is like liquid gold!Frizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084225669041286128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-49087403064338848802009-11-27T23:37:17.043-05:002009-11-27T23:37:17.043-05:00Also, I think that Denali and Salem should be long...Also, I think that Denali and Salem should be long distance boyfriend/girlfriend. He looks SO much like her.Brooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-80059212286510730162009-11-27T23:36:18.555-05:002009-11-27T23:36:18.555-05:00Well that's good that he's not tattoo'...Well that's good that he's not tattoo'd then he didn't have to go trough the track training. I have yet to meet a TB that hasn't been on the track, although I am also about 30 miles from the track. <br /><br />Also, I started using the cocosoya oil and I'm convinced that she's already shinier! It's only been two days.Brooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-18899816558225401292009-11-20T00:36:13.899-05:002009-11-20T00:36:13.899-05:00Denali, Salem is not tattooed or registered, so I ...Denali, Salem is not tattooed or registered, so I have no idea what his lineage is. He is Ocala-bred, and that's about all I know. Thanks for the Listerine tip -- I've heard that, but never tried it. Right now, Salem is covered in fungus, so he's getting Malaseb shampoo baths every other day, apple cider vinegar rinses in between, and Athlete's Foot spray every day. I had used MTG the first day, but it's so oily and yicky. Then I did two days of a prescription spray that a fellow border gave me, but then that ran out. The fungus is getting better, but still not cured.<br /><br />Jennie, hahahaha, twinkie toes sounds yummy! And, yeah, that dead frog thing was an awesome prank (even though it was a surprise to me, too, lol). Salem missed grazing with his Phantom Pony tonight. He was all, "Eeek! It is dark! And I am alone! Where is my Phantom Pony? I would like to bite his pretty little neck cuz I am a Vampire Pony!"Frizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084225669041286128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-1117344027673602882009-11-19T23:58:36.145-05:002009-11-19T23:58:36.145-05:00omg....i have a typo in my comment....i put Phanto...omg....i have a typo in my comment....i put Phantom's twinkie toes, when i meant to put twinkle toes....twinkle, not twinkie...not only am i blind, i'm also retarded!jennie banghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929450761869445891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-52401434150870752332009-11-19T23:56:01.233-05:002009-11-19T23:56:01.233-05:00oh my gosh, oh my gosh...i love the pic of the han...oh my gosh, oh my gosh...i love the pic of the hand in my trunk cause you can see all my pretty extra pink brushes and you can even see Phantom's pink twinkie toes hoofy polish! yeah, loved the hand in my trunk....almost as much as i loved you asking me to hold Salem and standing him right where a huge dead frog was......good one meeeeeeeeeghan!!! i missed grazing my pony with you tonight...see you at the barn tomorrow! btw, Salem's skin looks so much better...extreme makeover '09 was a success!! oh, and one more btw before i go....Salon Equestrian rules!!!!!!!!!!!jennie banghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929450761869445891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-51904535804251270992009-11-19T23:06:05.119-05:002009-11-19T23:06:05.119-05:00Oh also, if you ever have dandruff, a really good,...Oh also, if you ever have dandruff, a really good, cheap way to treat it is Listerine! Your horse will smell minty fresh, but it helps clear it up!<br /><br />www.wildponybeast.blogspot.comBrooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-57995629666188778562009-11-19T15:14:04.898-05:002009-11-19T15:14:04.898-05:00Your boy reminds me a lot of my girl. They look v...Your boy reminds me a lot of my girl. They look very similar. I'd love to know his pedigree (maybe it's on here somewhere, I'll need to look around) His feet look good! I'd love to keep Denali barefoot (and have tried) but her fronts always platter out. Always. I dont' have the money to have a BFT out every three weeks. Our shoer is awesome and always takes extra care of her. I love him for that.Brooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-10515734494776750602009-11-17T21:21:59.370-05:002009-11-17T21:21:59.370-05:00Solo, I still haven't touched his feet yet. I&...Solo, I still haven't touched his feet yet. I'm a big chicken! The little "dent" that you're talking about is something that has been growing out -- maybe an old abscess? There was a big crack there before. Poor guy, his feet were pretty messed-up (TONS of flaring, under-run heels, etc.) and they're still not perfect, but they're better. <br />The feed store owner has the name of a barefoot trimmer for me. He doesn't know about her person's work, but knows that she was trained in the actual "barefoot" method, not just a pasture trim. Please keep your fingers crossed.<br />Nina, thanks! He is a big, loveable goofball with donkey ears and a very kiss-able muzzle, hahah.Frizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084225669041286128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-53195232380440486862009-11-17T18:51:51.885-05:002009-11-17T18:51:51.885-05:00His feet do look a lot better. Just be verrrrrrrr...His feet do look a lot better. Just be verrrrrrrrrry careful what you do -- I am not really a fan of DIY trimming, which is distinguished from touch-ups between trims, which I have no problem with. It is just so easy to screw up the whole balance of a foot with one bad line. See, even on your second pic, the toe rounding is uneven which could unevenly load the foot during breakover. Of course, I know you are between a rock and a hard place and this was just a step to help Salem out. Good luck, be careful, and I hope you can track down a person with training!!eventer79https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160817772061132147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-34478329209668543442009-11-17T04:29:11.647-05:002009-11-17T04:29:11.647-05:00Hi, First time reader and I am in love with Mr Sal...Hi, First time reader and I am in love with Mr Salem. He looks adorable!!!!!! Can't wait for the 'after pictures'Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02632143091614116055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-30604538167173017282009-11-16T13:36:53.895-05:002009-11-16T13:36:53.895-05:00Lol, Solo, yes, his tail will be dyed. Now that al...Lol, Solo, yes, his tail will be dyed. Now that all of his sunburnt body fuzz has been removed, his highlighted California surfer dude tail looks ridiculous. I've never dyed a tail before, so we'll see how that goes. Now that I think about it, I've only bathed Salem twice since he got here, one of which was the pre-clip bath(well, other than the medicated baths because of his fungus). He sweats a LOT, so I'm wondering if that plus his fuzzy coat could have trapped the yicky stuff in there (?).<br />SprinklerBandit, Salem was track-broke as a 2 year and then turned out in a pasture for three years. When he was started back this summer, he was kept barefoot and has been just fine. I've been doing a lot of research and have found that, when possible (and done properly), barefoot is usually better for the horse than shoes. Not to say that I'm a Crazy Barefoot Cultist, but it does make a lot of sense. I just need a farrier who knows how to do an actual barefoot trim, no a pasture trim.<br />Anni, hahaha, yeah -- he was in a whole other world!Frizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084225669041286128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-29611870536632743462009-11-16T13:15:30.725-05:002009-11-16T13:15:30.725-05:00I love Salem's sleepy eyes, he looks so "...I love Salem's sleepy eyes, he looks so "um, what did you just give me? not that i mind... i'm just... so tired..." <br /><br />Can't wait to see the new and improved pictures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-43422616518732035122009-11-16T10:26:32.492-05:002009-11-16T10:26:32.492-05:00He's a pretty (and brave) boy.
I'm a pre...He's a pretty (and brave) boy. <br /><br />I'm a pretty recent follower, so I guess I've missed something: why are you going barefoot? Or more specifically, why is he? I guess I don't really care what's on your feet, so long as it's safe. ;-) My mare is barefoot (with a barefoot trimmer), but that's mostly because she's not doing anything strenuous right now and it's cheaper. Any thoughts?SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381922004203479379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6595584700754159703.post-48088775936166335922009-11-16T08:28:20.348-05:002009-11-16T08:28:20.348-05:00OMG, seriously, you are dying his tail?? AHAHAHAH...OMG, seriously, you are dying his tail?? AHAHAHAHHAHAHAH snork snicker chuckle! <br /><br />On the skin side, part of the problem could be the bathing every few weeks. Bathing is not really very good for horses -- it strips the natural oils from their skin and hair and dries everything out horribly. It's best to reserve baths for seasonal changes -- e.g. getting out winter grunge in the spring -- and white horses. To remove dirt for the show princesses a good brushing and a vaccuum does the trick (you'd be surprised how many horses really enjoy vaccuuming!).eventer79https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160817772061132147noreply@blogger.com