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Comment by Cindy Jeffery on December 4, 2012 at 11:29pm

Setting aside my health issues for the moment.  I thought I would seek your advice and ideas about horses with a fractured scapula and the prospect of recovery.  Been searching the veterinarian sites but would like to here from folks with some personal experience.  One of our boarders horses slipped or was kicked at any rate the horse (Soul) can`t put weight on the leg, bend his knee or move it back or forwards without lifting himself. We started with Arnica, for a week, followed by Ledum for 4 days, Symphytom for 4 days then Cal. Flor. for another 4 days. Sports Medicine boots on his front legs for support and a blanket to keep him from getting chilled.  He is in a small pen by himself, he gets around by hopping his front end forward then walking with his hind legs. Also, MSM in is grain once a day and rubbed DMSO on his shoulder where all the swelling is to ease pain and reduce swelling.  It`s been 16 days now, the swelling is gone but he can`t put weight on it and doesn`t move it by himself like a horse would using his shoulder, also there is a funny feeling indentation half way down his scapula.  From what I`ve been reading bones can heal if immobilized, this is a crazy place on the body to splint. At this late date should I still try and splint the leg to lock it in place and should he go into a smaller enclosure as in a 9x12 box stall.

Comment by Cindy Jeffery on December 4, 2012 at 11:12pm

Yey!!! Got my surgery date to remove the tumor on December 18th in Terrace, B.C. I can hardly wait, I want to see if my physical problems are due to this tumor ie. overweight, aches and pains (some are osteoarthritus for sure), sluggish feeling, etc. Physiotherapist seems to think so. Now that the date is booked my doctor can now put me on the list for hip surgery :-))

Comment by Mary-Joe Figueira on December 2, 2012 at 8:10pm

I am so glad to hear that there are riders riding at the age of 70. Way to go. That is awesome

Comment by Sherry Cassetori on December 2, 2012 at 4:52am

gayle riding is a wonderful journey that never ends , enjoy your self at our barn we have a women that is 70 . one day you will get up on your boy and wow there it is you are doing it with out even thinking

Comment by vickie lawson on December 1, 2012 at 9:40pm

Hey Gayle that sounds wonderful! You'll get the hang of it soon provided you keep up the twice weekly lessons. Just wait till you get lovely soft canters!!! It certainly is a joy to ride!

Comment by Gayle Wilbert-Paoletti on December 1, 2012 at 9:14pm

Hi everyone in this inspiring group!  I see it's been last March since I have posted...too long. I have read thru the last sev months posts and so wonderful to hear about your experiences, ups and downs, the love for your horses, our challenging body issues, and the warm and encouraging words for each other in time of need! 

Well, since I last posted, I have continued my riding lessons and changed to another facility...smaller, not university affiliated, in a very rustic beautiful place in Portola Valley in No. California. Overall, I am so pleased with myself, t tell you the truth. Coming from a place of total fear and ignorance of these beautiful animals, to asking them now to walk on, whoa, an trot is an amazing journey...especially since starting riding lessons at 65! The thing I find most difficult is posting, not so much as the proper body and leg position, but the sheer act of lifting off the saddle!  I still have to use an aide (neck strap or the saddle, or mane) to do it, but what a thrill when I am in rhythm with Butters...a beautiful school quarter horse. I wonder if I will ever be able to post AND steer! Guess it will take time at my age. I am training twice a week as someone suggested and found that to be valuable advise. I find that I must really really focus on riding, keeping attention to everything my body is or is not doing. And, oh, whenm trotting, I have to remind myself to breath!!!  As hard as it all is, when I think about how far I have come, and where I can go on this great path, I jump for joy!  A hour on a horse is a our of bliss! Does anyone have a little reticense about correcting rude or unacceltable behavior...you know what I mean...in your space and all that. I just hate to, but understand the necessity for assuring the horse knows who is in charge. I sometimes confuse testing for the need of a little affection:)  I have seen a few trainers slap and really scold, for lack of a better word, but just scringe at the sight and cannot envision myself having to follow suite. Am I a wimp? My goal with the riding lessons is to be a sound, confident, and safe rider so I can do some trail riding and enjoy some horse based vacations maybe in Montana, Wyoming. Anyone know of great places for just that?  Thanks to all of you for participating in this great rode with me!! Look forward to hearing from you all!  

Gayle

Comment by vickie lawson on November 27, 2012 at 4:42am

Thank you Shirley! I am on the mend. I am so thrilled, I decided to ride my youngster. After 3 weeks off, I also decided I was just going to hop on, no lunging. He was lovely! A bit fresh when we got up to the canter part, but otherwise very focussed and cooperative. Such a rush! And Cindy- definitely, keep ringing them!! Good luck.

Comment by Cindy Jeffery on November 27, 2012 at 1:33am

Thanks everyone for the encouragement it really helps while I wait. Made a call to the surgeon's office today, I think I will call again tomorrow.  I figure I need to keep letting them know I am still here waiting.  The medical system is definitely not like it used to be.

Comment by Shirley on November 26, 2012 at 5:12am

Jeanne Kerstiens, Welcome to Facebook and the "Over 50" group. I'm also in the "over 60" group. There are many great people on here and I'm sure you will enjoy. I have one soon to be 11 year old QH that I got when he was just turning 3 so we;ve been together for nearly 9 years now. Does not seem possible it's been that long. Always learning new things with him... on and off so it's been a great journey. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

Comment by Shirley on November 26, 2012 at 5:04am

Cindy and Vickie, hope you two soon get all fixed up and mended so you can start enjoying your horses and a fuller life again.

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