Problems Continue with My New Horse
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 มิ.ย. 2024
- This is part 2 of the saga Black Jack and I have gone through since I purchased him a couple months ago...In this video, Black Jack and I deal with his lameness and colic. Things are definitely not going our way. Will I ever get to ride my new horse?
Wow that’s one lucky horse to have a friend like you!🎉
Awww! Thank you!
I'm following you because I'm also a beginner who nearly purchased a horse decided, despite having an excellent support system, that I really don't think I have enough knowledge to deal with the myriad of issues that can and often arise when purchasing and caring for a horse. I just called off the search and was kinda sad but this helps affirm that it was the right call. You're a good person and BJ is so lucky to have you! I'm also so frustrated that your support persons failed you, and i hope you continue to build a reliable team. I really hope BJ improves quickly and you can begin to enjoy your horse into the future!💞
I'm glad my saga at least confirmed your decision! I'm the kind of person who learns by doing, so the mistakes suck, but I'm learning a ton. Biggest lesson was trusting the wrong person.
This is why a PPE is so critical. If your horse has pads on...find out why. If you have a black horse in Tx, Ok, AZ keep him in during summer days and out at night. Pre purchase exams are so very important. Especially for caring, novice owners.
@@thedesken Agreed. I had a PPE, but we didn’t pull the shoes on the front. I talked with the farrier before purchasing, but I should have asked the owner. My mistake, but I didn’t really know what I was doing.
@HorseTaleswithBlackJack hey, you're doing it now. That's a huge plus and you're on the right track. I'm surprised your vet and farrier didn't take this more seriously. But you're taking it seriously. I look forward to watching your progress with him. Awesome future for you both.
@@HorseTaleswithBlackJacknow you know to always get X-rays of front feet. Most horses have navicular changes from about 10 on, but a competent vet should be able to tell the difference.
@@tracyjohnson5023 Yup, I will definitely do that for my second horse.
Because you’re being a responsible human being for your horse, I’ve subscribed. I believe the previous barn folks took advantage of your “rookie status” and only cared about unloading him. Glad that you changed barns. Sending positive vibes to you and your horse.
Thank you for subscribing! I am in 100% agreement with you about them taking advantage of my naiveté, as much as I hate to admit it. The upside is that Black Jack is so happy how and is being given the care and love he deserves. He's an amazing boy with a heart of gold.
You're such a caring, loving, NEW horse owner! GEEZ! You have been through so much with your new beautiful horse, Black Jack!!! I feel so bad for you that anything that could go wrong can go wrong 😢 as a horse owner/trainer, I would be bedside myself for everything you have been going through. I pray that things can only get better from here. I love the fact that you are always ten steps ahead and understand what it is for caring for a horse. It is a huge commitment and responsibility, and not cheap! but it does seem you are being hit with all of this right away! I am looking forward to seeing you ride Black Jack on trail rides and wonderful riding lessons to further your knowledge of happy horse ownership. God bless...❤...😊
Thank you for such a kind comment!
My heart goes out to You!!
The love and wanting a horse to love ,care for and ride is always in our hearts
Owning a horse that so much in our lives and all this happens to YOU
I pray for you and Black Jack 🙏💜
Thank you for your kind comment!!
Thank you for letting us know about your horse take care of yourself also i know its tough to do in a crisis❤
Thank you!
Wow so much going on tummy, legs and hooves are so important i hope all goes better
I'm hoping once everything is resolved, things will quiet down a bit. :)
Did the vet discuss the possibility of founder? Some horses cannot be out on grass at all, some cannot be on it in midday when the sugar content is highest. Did he do x-rays? Anytime a horse has pads on, it indicates a problem.
Also, some horses eat sand…and he may need to be given a sand-reducing supplement. I think it’s psyllium or something similar-really works well to grab the sand and move it out of their gut. The way you can verify if this is an issue is to put his feces in a bucket and dissolve them in water after treatment, dump out the liquid and the sand will be left behind.
Thank you! That's very interesting! Thankfully, he hasn't foundered (or at least not since I've had him). He does have an old injury though that we're treating. I still have no clue about the pads, unless his previous owner simply assumed he was tender footed, rather than having the full lameness workup that I had done.
The previous owner should have told you about the need for pads!
I agree! What's even crazier is that after taking him to a lameness expert, we've found out that Black Jack not only isn't tenderfooted, he has an old injury to his flexor tendon, and that's why he's lame. I'm detailing that in an upcoming part of his saga...
@@HorseTaleswithBlackJack 😳
@@brendabijak7171 Right???!!!
The previous owner saw you coming a mile away. I'm sorry you have been lied to about your new horse. I'd also be concerned about the first vet evaluation
Previous owner knew. 100% .good luck.
It’s kinda like have a first baby without any experience with little ones. One learns as they go along. You’re doing great. Glad things have turned around some, by the end of this segment. On another channel I’ve heard about sugar in the grass too. You’re taking on a real challenge. Glad your hubby is supportive.don’t worry about making mistakes, just learn as ,uch as you can from “happy little accidents.” Good luck!
Exactly! I learn by doing, so I’m learning a ton!
Bless your heart! Horses. Love them so much but they can drain your wallet as they FRY your brain!! LOL Hoping things settle down quickly for you and Blackjack!!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your story. This is my worst nightmare. I've wondered what know exactly the vet does.when colic hits....good to know. Poor guy, poor mama too. Glad he is better though!
Yeah, the colic was scary, but thankfully he had a comparatively mild case of it. My co-worker lost her horse to colic, and I kept thinking about that when Black Jack was sick.
Hope all is well now. He ‘went to the bathroom’ really made me laugh. Did he flush? In the UK we would say ‘did a dropping’.
I was trying to be polite. I think I let it slip how I actually refer to it, but I'm trying not to swear too much on my channel. LOL
My butt some horses are like that. Pads means lame.
One of mine started needing some Special shooing techniques after about 18 or 19. But I was able to stay roping on him till he was 20. Possible mild founder, old age, & navicular. He coliced on me once and I walked him from 5p.m. until 3:30 in the morning, till he finally passed the blockage. Had to put him down at 34 years of age and still miss him every day.
I also lost one to colic. That was a bad day.
Wow! 34 is amazing!!
Number one vets closing so they had to wait until another vet that's ridiculous there is always an on-call vet that they call right away I don't know what your vet was thinking two when they came out to look at his feet and if they were claiming that it was Stone bruising first thing they should have done was taking X-rays of the of the ankles and the feet.
Agreed. Problem is, I trusted the vet. I’m an instructional designer, not a vet, so I thought all was being handled well. I’ve become much more “annoying” now when dealing with everyone related to my horse, questioning everything. I’d rather annoy people than have Black Jack suffer.
This is why you need a professional t9 help you if a novice horse owner. Initial x-rays if paying very much.
I agree. Next time I definitely will.
The banamine made him feel better.
@@anneflynn9614 Definitely!
His fetlock not his ankle and the pasteren is the pointy part in back above the hoof
Thank you! I appreciate it. Obviously, horse anatomy is not my strong suit yet. :)
@HorseTaleswithBlackJack it's OK, I've been around horses 50 plus years and still don't know everything, and never will. I always say there's something new to learn each day.
I bet that guy was drugging that horse and removed him from whatever he was giving him and that change affected him. Bet ya money. I believe change can effect horses quiet a bit and changing their food can also effect their stomach.
Could very well be! Sad but true...
Why on earth are you breaking this up into 3 (?) videos! I sure hope it's only 3!
Because otherwise it would be so long that even I wouldn't want to watch it. lol A lot happened in just a few months. Too much for one video.
You need a solid support system. The water in his paddock was gross. Horses need fresh water every single day. My horse will not drink slightly dirty water. Find a more responsible caring barn. Also find a super farrier and maybe a vet that specializes in lameness. Good on you for moving. Get a good strong support system. It sounds like you are moving in the right direction. Do as much reading on horsemanship as possible good luck with everything!
@@jujucarroccio from what I’ve seen in the other videos, they already have moved somewhere that sounds much better. Will be a big learning experience, but her intentions appear to be to try and do right by Black Jack, which is more than we can say for some horse owners on TH-cam (I’m not thinking about any specific channels, but there’s definitely crappy owners who have incriminated themselves on here!)
@@ShintogaDeathAngel I agree. She really is trying to do the best for Black Jack! Know better, do better said a well know equestrian! And you are absolutely correct about some you tubers who own horses. It’s all about ego at the expense of the horse!
Thank you! Things are definitely improving!
Did she give him bandamine ?
The poor boy has gotten banamine a number of times now...
@@HorseTaleswithBlackJack sending prayers, it's horrible when someone sells you a lame horse 🐎
Why didn’t your trainer recommend this horse? Or take a more active interest during the purchasing process?
Horses don't go to the "Bathroom" !! 🤣
They pee & poop throughout the day & night !! So Please call it like it is... Pee & horse shit !! No politeness necessary.... Honestly !! 😂😂🙈🙈
LOLOLOL! Noted!
Black horses are so problematic in a hot climate. Pre-purchase exam? Navicular?
Yeah, it's really tough to be a black horse in Texas.