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RE: [RC] [RC] TOP TEN - Howard Bramhall

"There, but for the Grace of God, go I."

It can happen to anyone and if you don't believe that you're living in more of a delusional world than me. And, that's scary. Good post, Tracy.

cya,
Howard


From: "Tracy Cann" <EBBYPONY@xxxxxxx>
To: "ridecamp ridecamp" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: [RC]   TOP TEN
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:43:18 -0500

Speaking of being judgmental. A few years ago I saw a horse being treated at a ride ( being a newbie I had never seen that) and immediately jumped to the conclusion that the horse had been overridden and the rider was a brute. A couple of years later my horse had a metabolic crash at a horribly hot and humid ride and I was lucky not to lose him. Tell you what, completely changed my attitude. You can do everything right and stuff can still go terribly wrong. My horse was not the only one treated at that ride (actually I think there were at least 4 or 5) and one horse died. It was awful. I just sat there and cried my eyes out convinced I had killed my horse. Just about the worst day of my life. Anyway, not that long ago I saw a friend tending her horse in camp that had just been pulled. He was a little colicky and in general didn't feel too good. She asked the vet to come over and look at him and the vet suggested giving him IV fluids. She was very hesitant to do that because of the negative things people might think about her. I went over and tried to be supportive and told her I thought the IV fluids would be a good idea too. I mean, it was hot and humid, and what did she have to lose. If the horse didn't need all the fluids he would pee them out. And, she could nip worse problems in the bud before they happened. A hydrated horse is always better than a dehydrated one. Especially in South Texas where I live. Anyway, happy endings all around. So if you have a problem with someone treating her horse and want to take a cheap shot at her, come and see me and I'll slap you silly. Your negative attitude could influence someone (especially someone new to the sport) into "not" treating a horse when they need to. I for one will continue to be supportive to anyone I see having their horse treated. They're usually upset and vulnerable and don't need a snotty judgmental attitude.

sincerely, horse lame and ticked off, thanks for the outlet,

Tracy

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