Thursday, November 19, 2015

Really not the news I was hoping for

The vet finally made it out to see Paddy today. I need to have my armchair vet license revoked because he's lame on the RF, not the LF. In fact, he blocked exactly the same way he blocked 18 months ago when he had a soft tissue injure in that foot. We don't know exactly what it was that he injured or how badly, but right now the assumption is that he re-injured whatever it was.

My vet would like to do an MRI, and I would too, mostly to see exactly where the problem is and just how bad it is because that might give us some idea of long-term prognosis. However, nobody can accurately predict the future, so even if he has a giant tear somewhere for the second time, it's possible that he could come back 100% and as long as I keep him on good footing, he's sound for the rest of his life. Or he might never be sound again. Who knows, it's a crap shoot either way.

So, you guys know the drill for soft tissue injuries. A month off with limited turnout, a month of tack walking once he's sound at the walk, then work him back up. Three months minimum, all the while desperately crossing your fingers that he doesn't re-injure it. Then waiting each ride to see if he'll hold up or not.

Don't worry, he still gets most of the cookies.

On the bright side, I have a Brego to ride. I'm really looking forward to it, although I could wish it was under different circumstances. He's very talented and has a ton of training, I'm just going to have to remind him of that. Our first lesson is tonight, and I expect to be doing lots of energizing walk-trot transitions (thanks, Megan!)
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  1. AustenNovember 19, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Noooo paddykins! What IS he doing to himself? Jeeez

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    1. jenjNovember 19, 2015 at 8:11 PM

      Apparently he can't do anything more than a walk outside of a manicured arena. Sigh.

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  2. SprinklerBanditNovember 19, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    :-( Hugs for you both.

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    1. jenjNovember 19, 2015 at 8:12 PM

      We'll take the hugs, both of us. Do you have any cookies too?

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  3. Hillary (equestrian at hart)November 19, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    What a bummer. Sorry to hear this news. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.

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  4. Dressage HaflNovember 19, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    oh nooooo -.- so sorry :(

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  5. L.WilliamsNovember 19, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    *fingers crossed* hopefully a quick and full recovery

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  6. MeganNovember 19, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    So frustrating! Hopefully he recovers easily and quickly and STAYS SOUND. But in the mean time, I'm excited to hear about your adventures with Brego!

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    1. jenjNovember 19, 2015 at 8:20 PM

      Yes Paddy, please STAY SOUND. That would be super.

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  7. Olivia @ DIY Horse OwnershipNovember 19, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    I'm so sorry. I hope he comes back.

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  8. redheadlinsNovember 19, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    Barbie ponies are supposed to be magical and perfect all the time, so sorry. Hugs, hope he makes a full recovery.

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    1. jenjNovember 19, 2015 at 8:22 PM

      Yeah, I thought Haflingers were indestructible. What's up with this?

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  9. AndreaNovember 19, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Paddyyyyyyyyyyyyyy whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

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  10. JodiNovember 19, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    I'm so sorry. Poor Paddy! I hope that he makes a full recovery and I'm glad you have Brago to ride in the meantime.

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    1. jenjNovember 19, 2015 at 8:21 PM

      Brego isn't sure about having Brego to ride...

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    2. JodiNovember 19, 2015 at 9:06 PM

      Just realized that his name was spelt wrong. Stupid phone. Sorry about that.

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    3. jenjNovember 23, 2015 at 6:07 AM

      Siri is famous for her different renditions of Brego. It's pretty much a big joke at our house!

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  11. jenjNovember 19, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    Yeah, that pretty much sums it up.

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  12. CricketNovember 19, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    So sorry for the paddy. Tell him to stop hurting himself. Cookies for him and Chai with tequila for you.

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    1. jenjNovember 20, 2015 at 9:30 AM

      Not sure if tequila goes with chai, but I'll try anything once!

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  13. Lindsay PNovember 20, 2015 at 1:27 AM

    Noooo, not Paddykins! Thinking healing thoughts, and mentally clucking in Brego's general direction.

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    1. jenjNovember 20, 2015 at 9:30 AM

      You're gonna have to cluck louder for the big guy, lol!

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  14. Codex DressageNovember 20, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Noooo :-( Paddy! Stop horseing too hard!

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  15. The $900 fb ponyNovember 20, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Ugh, dammit. Been there done that with a medial collateral ligament. It sucks.

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    1. jenjNovember 20, 2015 at 9:33 AM

      Yeah, soft tissue rehab just ain't fun. Oh well, at least he can still eat cookies!

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  16. emmaNovember 20, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    oh no, what a disappointment :( i hope Brego proves to be an exciting and fun mount while Paddy recovers

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    1. jenjNovember 23, 2015 at 6:08 AM

      I'm not sure how exciting Brego is lol, but he can be fun!

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  17. GinghamNovember 20, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Thumbs DOWN. Thinking happy rehab thoughts!!

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    1. jenjNovember 21, 2015 at 2:26 PM

      Haha, yeah, where's the Do Not Like button when you need it!

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  18. CathrynNovember 20, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Bah humbug!
    Not the news I was holding out for - sorry to hear!

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  19. CarlyNovember 20, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    What the heck, Paddy?! That's taking be a dressage diva to a whole new level!

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    1. jenjNovember 23, 2015 at 6:09 AM

      I think he just wants sympathy cookies.

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    2. EoNovember 25, 2015 at 12:24 PM

      He doesn't NEED sympathy cookies. He gets Cute Haffy cookies! Aren't those enough? ;-)

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  20. Bakersfield DressageNovember 22, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Rats. BUT, better to have this in the winter when the weather is about to go to crap rather than in the middle of the summer. Small consolation, I know. Follow the plan, and Paddy will be back in business in no time.

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    1. jenjNovember 23, 2015 at 6:10 AM

      I wish he'd done it during the summer! We get more riding done this time of year than when it's over 100 out. Oh well.

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  21. MicaylahNovember 24, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Oh no! Pads is too cute to hurt himself!

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  22. EoNovember 25, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    *hugs* So sorry to hear this!

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    1. jenjNovember 28, 2015 at 12:33 PM

      Aw, thanks! Paddy would like a hug too, and some cookies.

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  23. UnknownDecember 2, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Sadness. Poor Paddy <3 POOR YOU. But riding Brego will be fun!!

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  24. ShaunaAugust 3, 2016 at 1:54 PM

    Hey Jen -
    I wanted to get a little more info on your experiences with soft tissue injury with Paddy. I think I may be going through something similar with my horse. If you get a chance, could you PM me? shaunatwentytwelve@gmail.com Thanks :)

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