The joys of Procrastination
update or downdate?
Posted 02-25-2006 at 11:53 PM by tish
It's been awhile since I wrote here. Lots of stuff has happened,most of it bad.
One of my horses was badly hurt,a very deep cut that may or may not heal and may or may not need surgery. It's truly ugly. It is taking me 3 hours a day to look after the wound and hand walk the horse. I am trying to keep a positive attitude about the outcome but everytime I look at that injury it really gets me down.
Of course winter came back about the same time,very cold temperatures and lots of snow. Makes everything involved in treating the injury a bit of a challenge.
I was expecting my boarder to be back riding again in March and taking some of the load off me. But it turns out that he needs another surgery on his smashed up ankle this week so he won't be riding soon. I feel bad for him as its been since October that he's been hurt and away from the horses.
So I am feeling the pinch as far as my time goes. Thank goodness it is getting light earlier and staying light longer. With a little luck I can keep it going until spring.
I had to play musical paddocks with my horses because I don't know the cause of the injury and I can't risk putting anyone in that area. I tramped over 30 acres in snowshoes looking for blood but was unable to find any before it snowed again. So my space is becoming limited as well as my time. So of course this was the time my young colt decided to discover his 'fuzzy plums'! I had to move him as well to keep him away from the mares.
He is probably not in danger of getting them pregnant but the way things are going I can't take any chances.
But by far the worst thing was getting word that an old and dear friend of mine has died unexpectedly. I am just devastated by this. We spent many fun hours debating horse training and politics over numerous bottles of wine. I just can't beleive I won't be arguing with him ever again
They say everything happens for a reason,maybe all the other bad stuff happened to keep me busy during this grief filled time. Not a good enough reason, I was keeping plenty busy anyway. Sometimes thinking is a really bad thing.
I don't have a tidbit tonight..just putting one foot in fromt of another in hopes that I get past this time.
One of my horses was badly hurt,a very deep cut that may or may not heal and may or may not need surgery. It's truly ugly. It is taking me 3 hours a day to look after the wound and hand walk the horse. I am trying to keep a positive attitude about the outcome but everytime I look at that injury it really gets me down.
Of course winter came back about the same time,very cold temperatures and lots of snow. Makes everything involved in treating the injury a bit of a challenge.
I was expecting my boarder to be back riding again in March and taking some of the load off me. But it turns out that he needs another surgery on his smashed up ankle this week so he won't be riding soon. I feel bad for him as its been since October that he's been hurt and away from the horses.
So I am feeling the pinch as far as my time goes. Thank goodness it is getting light earlier and staying light longer. With a little luck I can keep it going until spring.
I had to play musical paddocks with my horses because I don't know the cause of the injury and I can't risk putting anyone in that area. I tramped over 30 acres in snowshoes looking for blood but was unable to find any before it snowed again. So my space is becoming limited as well as my time. So of course this was the time my young colt decided to discover his 'fuzzy plums'! I had to move him as well to keep him away from the mares.
He is probably not in danger of getting them pregnant but the way things are going I can't take any chances.But by far the worst thing was getting word that an old and dear friend of mine has died unexpectedly. I am just devastated by this. We spent many fun hours debating horse training and politics over numerous bottles of wine. I just can't beleive I won't be arguing with him ever again
They say everything happens for a reason,maybe all the other bad stuff happened to keep me busy during this grief filled time. Not a good enough reason, I was keeping plenty busy anyway. Sometimes thinking is a really bad thing.
I don't have a tidbit tonight..just putting one foot in fromt of another in hopes that I get past this time.
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 |  Re: update or downdate?I am so sorry to hear about your horse's injuries and all the stress on you, most of all about your friend. You're right, I think God is keeping your mind off your friend, He is merciful, but man it's a heck of a past time, isn't it? Best wishes. Beth |
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