tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post6014284767396530843..comments2024-03-05T09:22:39.828-06:00Comments on Wyvern Oaks: What every horse person should know about head shaking syndrome - In memory of Echojenjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-13052944944408078342014-10-10T13:52:34.869-05:002014-10-10T13:52:34.869-05:00wow..so heartfelt. The best we can do, is only the...wow..so heartfelt. The best we can do, is only the best we can do. At least Echo had experience obvious care and love. Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-66818279758230026092014-10-06T08:39:10.979-05:002014-10-06T08:39:10.979-05:00Thanks, and thanks especially for all your love an...Thanks, and thanks especially for all your love and support through all that!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-21925899100851991352014-10-06T08:38:49.412-05:002014-10-06T08:38:49.412-05:00Val, I have often wondered if this previous owners...Val, I have often wondered if this previous owners knew. I don't think they did. He was in a pasture for 2 years before I got him, just got fed and had his feet done, so I doubt anyone would have noticed then. But, there is some indication that environment can trigger HSing, so it's possible that there was something in Texas that triggered him. I did ask his racing owner, but never got a response. I'll probably never know.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-24755734337617566612014-10-06T08:36:32.464-05:002014-10-06T08:36:32.464-05:00Time flies.Time flies.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-12193631447757474342014-10-06T08:36:25.173-05:002014-10-06T08:36:25.173-05:00Sarah, thank you. It's mostly behind me, but I...Sarah, thank you. It's mostly behind me, but I'll never forget it.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-59318766001664918992014-10-06T08:35:51.877-05:002014-10-06T08:35:51.877-05:00Thanks, SB. I was mostly hoping to educate others ...Thanks, SB. I was mostly hoping to educate others about this. Glad you found it useful!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-79681598105288359012014-10-06T08:35:01.184-05:002014-10-06T08:35:01.184-05:00It certainly isn't fair, and it's heartbre...It certainly isn't fair, and it's heartbreaking. But no matter how much it hurt my heart, it hurt Echo in a way I couldn't imagine. And that's how one becomes able to make those impossible decisions.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-843204541988816662014-10-04T10:13:57.931-05:002014-10-04T10:13:57.931-05:00Echo's story is very sad. He was so lucky to ...Echo's story is very sad. He was so lucky to have you even if it was briefly. <br /><br />Do you think his racing owners were oblivious to his condition? Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-79068896847342992282014-10-03T21:13:07.926-05:002014-10-03T21:13:07.926-05:00I can't believe it's been that long and ye...I can't believe it's been that long and yet it seems like it was longer than a year. Time is so flexible at times. lol You definitely did the right thing for Echo. The love, time and effort you put into helping him was considerable. I think he lived a better life with you than he would have just about anywhere else. Hugs!FuzzyPonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00334860824199622692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-70053784932881800042014-10-03T19:05:41.251-05:002014-10-03T19:05:41.251-05:00So sorry you and Echo had to go through all that. ...So sorry you and Echo had to go through all that. You did right by him. (also can't believe it's been a year already) Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-83765892043739208612014-10-03T18:23:26.787-05:002014-10-03T18:23:26.787-05:00Tearing up right now, and sending you hugs. What a...Tearing up right now, and sending you hugs. What a sad, unfair, unfortunate situation. Thank you for sharing about such a painful thing.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15925650148327532110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-68952455640667649152014-10-03T14:47:50.372-05:002014-10-03T14:47:50.372-05:00I'm so glad you're putting information out...I'm so glad you're putting information out like this. I haven't dealt with a confirmed headshaker, but when I was looking at other issues, I was always trying to find information from other owners in the same place. This is an absolute treasure trove for someone like that.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-207289421138305512014-10-03T13:03:56.833-05:002014-10-03T13:03:56.833-05:00I remember reading your posts, and this one too, b...I remember reading your posts, and this one too, brings tears to my eyes; It's just not fair and it breaks my heart. Throughout the entire situation you maintained such a level of composure that I have always been extremely impressed. It takes a true horsewoman to do what you did for Echo, and for other horses with head shaking syndrome. I admire you and your decisions in this impossible situation <3 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14443209253064570063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-74819566678026649402014-10-03T11:19:03.378-05:002014-10-03T11:19:03.378-05:00The nose net helped when I was riding, but not eno...The nose net helped when I was riding, but not enough to stop the "blackouts". And he couldn't wear it all the time, or he wouldn't be able to eat. If I had been able to find a way to manage his pain enough for him to live in a pasture, I would have done it, but even that didn't seem to be an option. I am so glad it's worked for friend's horses, though. That's such a blessing.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-56046580458367821752014-10-03T11:15:51.689-05:002014-10-03T11:15:51.689-05:00It does, doesn't it?It does, doesn't it?jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-86028223294590111492014-10-03T11:09:47.431-05:002014-10-03T11:09:47.431-05:00too bad the nose net didnt work, its worked for a ...too bad the nose net didnt work, its worked for a couple of friends. Sorry for this outcome. xBoss Mare Eventinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039910692009593158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-55616516944598447822014-10-03T09:11:39.731-05:002014-10-03T09:11:39.731-05:00thank you!thank you!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-17125868665308568562014-10-03T08:55:10.314-05:002014-10-03T08:55:10.314-05:00*hugs* time creeps and yet flies by. *hugs* time creeps and yet flies by. L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-47516931493752880732014-10-03T08:53:44.147-05:002014-10-03T08:53:44.147-05:00Emma, please let your barn mate know that she is m...Emma, please let your barn mate know that she is more than welcome to contact me privately if she would like more information. Many vets aren't familiar with the syndrome so getting help can be a challenge. There is a Yahoo group for it, which might be helpful. I am glad the nose net helps him - hopefully that is all it will take to keep him comfortable. Best wishes to her and her boy.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-12199220732254967422014-10-03T08:42:44.362-05:002014-10-03T08:42:44.362-05:00thanks for sharing this. Echo was such a lovely bo...thanks for sharing this. Echo was such a lovely boy, and i am so sorry for what you went through, even knowing it was the right decision. <br /><br />this is also very timely, as my barnmate is suspecting HSS in her TB gelding - tho so far a nose net seems to help. I sent her your posts on the topic since they were so informative. it just makes me very sad :(emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-49726022932138881852014-10-03T07:15:12.255-05:002014-10-03T07:15:12.255-05:00A1D, it was the only decision to make. Living in t...A1D, it was the only decision to make. Living in that kind of pain is no way to live, IMO.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-45689250938565133682014-10-03T07:13:25.560-05:002014-10-03T07:13:25.560-05:00Annette, I'm no vet, but Pistol's symptoms...Annette, I'm no vet, but Pistol's symptoms do sound like a mild form of HSing. One thing that surprised me from my experience is just how many horses have mild symptoms. When I started describing Echo's symptoms to other horse owners, almost all of them said something like "oh, there was a horse in the barn that did that in the summers. Nobody knew why, we just kept him in during the day and that helped." That's part of the reason I wrote this post, to help inform others. I am glad that Pistol's symptoms are easily managed - I wish Echo's could have been. jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-30467329292344006812014-10-03T07:10:16.797-05:002014-10-03T07:10:16.797-05:00He was a cool guy and I'm just sad that he had...He was a cool guy and I'm just sad that he had to go through so much.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-35211992899834614252014-10-03T07:09:27.180-05:002014-10-03T07:09:27.180-05:00Thanks. I am actually OK with the whole thing - it...Thanks. I am actually OK with the whole thing - it still makes me sad, but I know we did the best we could.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-59153617003807089842014-10-03T07:08:52.400-05:002014-10-03T07:08:52.400-05:00TFP, I am really glad your friend's horse can ...TFP, I am really glad your friend's horse can be treated with a nose net and steroids. With some horses it's that easy. With other horses, nothing seems to help, or it takes so long to figure out what will help and in the meantime the horse is in unimaginable pain. Such an awful disease. Hugs to your friend's horse.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.com