tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948751560813372065.post8332413357612441444..comments2023-04-12T04:32:36.404-05:00Comments on A Fearsome Beauty: Too Much Information, Not Enough KnowledgeMuddy Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937615888562277779noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948751560813372065.post-58969585039297836232011-01-15T23:19:42.164-06:002011-01-15T23:19:42.164-06:00Award for you on my blog. :)Award for you on my blog. :)Brooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948751560813372065.post-73053327775454048392011-01-14T16:02:52.462-06:002011-01-14T16:02:52.462-06:00I know how you feel. When something goes wrong wit...I know how you feel. When something goes wrong with a horse we have little choice but to turn to the professionals where we lack indept knowledge ourselves, but even then it can be difficult to make decisions with regards to treatment. When Minnie damaged her tendon I was given different prognoses by different vets and even a wrong diagnosis. I also needlessly had front shoes put on her, something I regretted almost immediately. In the end I made my decisions based on instinct. I hope all goes well with Saxony, she is a lovely mare.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948751560813372065.post-2992106346561271852011-01-13T20:20:08.747-06:002011-01-13T20:20:08.747-06:00Sending good thoughts your way. I know how frustra...Sending good thoughts your way. I know how frustrating it can be getting so many different opinions. You just wish they could tell you where it hurts, life would be so much easier!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948751560813372065.post-35848001565862590672011-01-12T12:12:21.726-06:002011-01-12T12:12:21.726-06:00You guys, thank you for these helpful, understandi...You guys, thank you for these helpful, understanding comments. Wolfie, that story relates in a really smart way. Smaz, I'm probably not entitled to my view without any experience, but I'm really resistant to shoeing in general, let alone shoeing Sax. This new farrier also told me to shoe Scout. In the seven years I've owned her, her feet have been nothing but rock solid. DM and Annette, where would we be without kind and patient vets?<br /><br />I'll post the X-ray results on Friday, hoping to report there's very little to worry about. She's such a wonderful mare.Muddy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937615888562277779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948751560813372065.post-49912657477309696502011-01-12T11:31:10.471-06:002011-01-12T11:31:10.471-06:00Farriers make their money by nailing metal onto ho...Farriers make their money by nailing metal onto hooves, of course that's what he would suggest. Boots provide as much, if not more, protection as shoes without the side effect of distorting hoof growth and shape, you only put them on when you need them, and they are a ton more cost effective. A $120 pair of boots can last more than a year.<br /><br />If she does have arthritis I'd feel uncomfortable about the concussion that shoes would put on her joints. I hope that the x-rays come up negative.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948751560813372065.post-70311342067549118932011-01-12T10:55:07.636-06:002011-01-12T10:55:07.636-06:00A few years back we had our basement renovated. W...A few years back we had our basement renovated. We called in a highly recommended company for a quote. Part of that quote was tearing down all of the existing drywall, ceiling, etc. and starting from scratch. Our second quote was basically the same. The third company actually gave us a quote based on using all of the existing drywall, etc. When I told him that the other two companies recommended tearing down everything, he explained that some companies preferred to approach a reno that way because it's easier for THEM to start building from scratch; it avoided having to deal with any potential challenges that working around existing walls/ceilings might have. In our case, he didn't think it was necessary to pull down everything and he didn't mind a challenge if there were some. Of course we hired him and he did a wonderful job and has done other renos for us. :-) The reason I am sharing this story is that sometimes service providers just do what's best or easiest for them and not necessarily what's right for the customer. Is this farrier doing what's best for Saxony or what's best/easiest for him? My basement reno was sort of a life lesson for me. Perhaps this farrier is the right one for you, but your vet will help you decide. Sorry for the ramble. Good luck!!Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948751560813372065.post-20263858777246992462011-01-12T00:07:52.073-06:002011-01-12T00:07:52.073-06:00There is nothing like a good vet! I would rather p...There is nothing like a good vet! I would rather put my money into x-rays than shoes. I don't like shoes on a horse unless they really need them. I think they have their place, but farriers TERRIFY ME and well...everything terrifies me...<br /><br />ALSO!! Denali bought you a gift!! It's been sitting on my dresser since DECEMBER (yes. I know....) I hope to get it in the mail this week.Brooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948751560813372065.post-88268168217549322011-01-11T17:54:44.820-06:002011-01-11T17:54:44.820-06:00It sounds like you have a great vet. I can talk t...It sounds like you have a great vet. I can talk to my vet that way too -- just blabber and she picks out the pertinent stuff and suggests something logical. Good luck on the farrier front. Good ones are hard to come by.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.com