tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post5786955795342187391..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Riley tests our friendship (oooh, am I mad)Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-38535851818454021602011-12-10T07:35:57.703-05:002011-12-10T07:35:57.703-05:00In response to Sand, no, it's not uncommon at ...In response to Sand, no, it's not uncommon at all. Not in the NY/CT/PA area! There is also more than one test for it that can confirm the diagnosis or not. It's incredibly hard to spot and I've seen horses who developed permanent issues with the hind ends because it wasn't discovered until it was too late. It's so difficult to spot in the early stages, I have it routinely Dragonhawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461485654887106960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-18777801895390303742011-12-09T20:33:19.492-05:002011-12-09T20:33:19.492-05:00Gee. Ms. Martyr, I had a rooster like your macaw, ...Gee. Ms. Martyr, I had a rooster like your macaw, but he ended up in the stew pot. He started out as a sweet pet. Then he got a few hens. After few months he turned psycho, not only did he attack the family, the dog, the cats, the goat, he attacked his own hens! He just couldn't figure out the rooster's job. He was delicious. The new rooster is doing great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-5936735067905469092011-12-09T14:09:26.527-05:002011-12-09T14:09:26.527-05:00Get over yourself and DQ, really people? I would ...Get over yourself and DQ, really people? I would not read those folks blogs if you paid me to. Someone who does not get pissed off at their horse sometimes does not spend much time with horses. And in turn can't know much about them. I fully advocate punching a horse in the face for such obscene behavior. Call me what you want but my horses are on no level abused but do you think any of Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472219069662152722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-76419637177795549272011-12-09T13:25:59.487-05:002011-12-09T13:25:59.487-05:00In response to DragonHawk, I just wanted to commen...In response to DragonHawk, I just wanted to comment that Lyme disease (I assume that's what 'Lymes' is), in horses is rather uncommon in a lot of areas, and when there's a low prevalence of disease in an area, there's a good chance of false positives. Since most vets don't do confirmatory testing (Public Health labs would), many animals are treated when they're not ill.Sand.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04371583910189754998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-22948003675121580682011-12-09T10:51:00.479-05:002011-12-09T10:51:00.479-05:00I think you need to get over yourself.I think you need to get over yourself.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09584789222144049975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-66774301323765447282011-12-09T09:01:08.055-05:002011-12-09T09:01:08.055-05:00This is going to sound weird, but my horse got me ...This is going to sound weird, but my horse got me twice on the arm once and without any apparent provocation. He had been cranky for a few days and on top of this, the bite was so out of character, I got him tested for Lymes. Yes, Lymes as changes in personality can be an indication and it's an otherwise difficult illness to spot before they start dragging their back feet. Sure enough, he Dragonhawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461485654887106960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-50153488509592875872011-12-09T08:25:08.934-05:002011-12-09T08:25:08.934-05:00I think responding instantly to let him know that ...I think responding instantly to let him know that was unacceptable was good - but at that point all the rest was your own emotion taking over, imo.<br /><br />We have a pony who pushes the limits regularly - he does it with the herd and he does it with his people (interestingly he does NOT do it with young riders!) and the very best response to him pushing boundaries is to put his rope halter on billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-78443845038797181122011-12-09T05:24:28.750-05:002011-12-09T05:24:28.750-05:00Sounds like you have the perfect mind set if the c...Sounds like you have the perfect mind set if the clinician tells you to get after him!epona womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247674694154198046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-80867397669607079302011-12-08T23:19:36.177-05:002011-12-08T23:19:36.177-05:00My nickname for my Appaloosa, who was given to me ...My nickname for my Appaloosa, who was given to me (I would never have bought him), is Big Butted Bastard. 'Nuff said.<br />I'm sorry about your boots.Kitty Bohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02030621211779302151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-76567156134442237442011-12-08T22:59:03.398-05:002011-12-08T22:59:03.398-05:00I had something similar happen to me when I was ta...I had something similar happen to me when I was taking the blanket off a young mare at our barn. She put her teeth on my leg and started to bite. She and I had a come to Jesus meeting right then and there and she hasn't tried anything since.<br /><br />But, I've also gotten smarter and have reverted back to my original rule: all horses must either be on x-ties or at least have a halter Liz Goldsmithhttp://www.equineink.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-3156580027463766122011-12-08T22:40:46.128-05:002011-12-08T22:40:46.128-05:00First, I am a long time lurker and enjoy your blog...First, I am a long time lurker and enjoy your blog.Your Riley is beautful. I am also glad that the only thing that was damaged was your boot and not you.<br /><br />I'm going to refer to an earlier post of yours...<br /><br />the video when you were patting Padre you said something along the lines of "you are nibbly like my Riley, smart horses are nibbly."<br /><br />I have to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-40545798697233155032011-12-08T21:41:41.736-05:002011-12-08T21:41:41.736-05:00Bummer...my first thought was "welcome to par...Bummer...my first thought was "welcome to parenthood." Unfortunately, nobody--NOBODY--makes us happy all the time. Just weigh the good against the bad, and remember how hard you prayed for him to be well and for you to get to ride him AT ALL. Merry Christmas Stacey. You are a lucky lady! :)Netherfieldmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260647159580710835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-31413546955064694612011-12-08T21:39:01.920-05:002011-12-08T21:39:01.920-05:00This guy fixed my boots for me in a very timely fa...<a href="http://www.artcraftshoerepair.com/" rel="nofollow">This guy fixed my boots</a> for me in a very timely fashion for a very reasonable price. Highly recommended...Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-29329261992924819472011-12-08T21:30:03.967-05:002011-12-08T21:30:03.967-05:00ooh I'd feel the same way!
When you moved to...ooh I'd feel the same way! <br />When you moved to do the belly buckles did you have your back or side to him or still facing him? If he was annoyed and you were in a vulnerable spot (e.g. not facing him, or sideways, bending over) then the temptation was irresistible. I don't think this is mysterious behavior or a sign of soreness or anxiety - sounds like a dominance play, which is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-64671356727159487452011-12-08T21:20:28.885-05:002011-12-08T21:20:28.885-05:00Ugh. I have a scar on my leg from where my Rileigh...Ugh. I have a scar on my leg from where my Rileigh bit me while doing up his blanket. A year later it's still a pretty visible scar.<br />I must admit that while he has ripped my clothes, I would be <i>very</i> upset if he injured my nice boots.<br /><br />That said, Rileigh has ulcers, which is what has led to his dislike of being touched near his belly. We've been struggling with them Skyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06381298728639243521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-26263951961979389192011-12-08T20:37:29.848-05:002011-12-08T20:37:29.848-05:00My horse gets growly faces when he is out in his l...My horse gets growly faces when he is out in his lower back. I think it is his L7??? That being said, I dont mind nasty faces as a form of communication...but there had best not be any teeth involved, or any raised legs. Not ever. <br />I am sorry for your beautiful boots, and to be honest, I think you reacted appropriatley. No matter the reason, my horse is not allowed to put his teeth on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-5073599351289978042011-12-08T19:52:08.492-05:002011-12-08T19:52:08.492-05:00My thoughts echo others here. He's still young...My thoughts echo others here. He's still young and is going to be a dork from time to time. Doesn't mean you don't follow the 3 second rule, but he's a young horse and is going to boundary test sometimes. But I would also check him for pain or tenderness as it happened when you were touching / reaching for a particular spot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-23086720341630755302011-12-08T19:16:03.369-05:002011-12-08T19:16:03.369-05:00A cobbler might be able to quickly fix the boots. ...A cobbler might be able to quickly fix the boots. As for the clinic, it's when I have felt exactly as you do that my clinics have been the most beneficial. Keep the intensity, ditch the anger, and go with the goal to improve as opposed to showing everyone how well you're doing. Then come back and blog about it!Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675925652262966234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-30836027855168026492011-12-08T19:14:55.235-05:002011-12-08T19:14:55.235-05:00A cobbler might be able to quickly fix the boots. ...A cobbler might be able to quickly fix the boots. As for the clinic, it's when I have felt exactly as you do that my clinics have been the most beneficial. Keep the intensity, ditch the anger, and go with the goal to improve as opposed to showing everyone how well you're doing. Then come back and blog about it!Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675925652262966234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-14918006783228027652011-12-08T17:19:32.644-05:002011-12-08T17:19:32.644-05:00As much as we'd like to think differently, our...As much as we'd like to think differently, our horses are not humans and tend to think and react like horses. It could have been anything triggering the bite--even an itch and you were in the way. <br /><br />So sorry about the boot, but at least it protected your leg. A big bruise there would have been even worse. Hopfully you can get it fixed quickly.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-40067855256086507302011-12-08T16:59:48.755-05:002011-12-08T16:59:48.755-05:00Ooooh.... somebody's in trouble!Ooooh.... somebody's in trouble!Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-61296698280080934492011-12-08T16:41:46.824-05:002011-12-08T16:41:46.824-05:00How was Ri for his ride prior to the bite? Is it ...How was Ri for his ride prior to the bite? Is it possible that he is in some kind of pain? I had a typically sweet horse act aggressively and it turned out he had gastric ulcers. It's not totally unreasonable that Riley was just being naughty, but I always wonder about an underlying cause.Bizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594715461058227518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-61084838572230766172011-12-08T16:39:52.804-05:002011-12-08T16:39:52.804-05:00um, a pair of pliers will fix that zipper right up...um, a pair of pliers will fix that zipper right up. stop being such a DQ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-57168225615937244432011-12-08T16:29:57.464-05:002011-12-08T16:29:57.464-05:00What do you mean by broken? Did he just rip the z...What do you mean by broken? Did he just rip the zipper-pull thing off track or cause the zipper teeth to open? That's usually easily fixable. Or did he actually bit a chunk out of the zipper itself? <br /><br />Try not to panic. I've had a bad zipper fixed for 30$. <br /><br />And try not to let your feelings get hurt. He's an animal--impulsive and in the moment. This is one badMcFawnhttp://thhistimedressage.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-14166929820943537152011-12-08T16:29:15.621-05:002011-12-08T16:29:15.621-05:00I don't blame you for being upset! But boot da...I don't blame you for being upset! But boot damage aside, you have to be concerned about the lack of respect he is showing you. If you hadn't been wearing boots, he could have broken your leg!<br /><br />I do believe it is time to go 'Alpha Mare' on him...Shadow Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015365019108553741noreply@blogger.com