TIME TO MOVE ON…
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- Sorry I’ve been MIA for the last 3 weeks or so. I’m sure you can imagine, I needed to get Affie at a good point before I could even think about sharing it online. Thanks as always for all the love! 🤍
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Poor Affie 😔 Pssm is such a mind field Miri Hacket would be a great person to reach to, she is managing a Pssm mare :) fingers crossed for Affie x
My mare had a lot of the same issues and in the end she basically got so stressed that she had colic for 3 days straight and she just couldn’t cope with it anymore. I had to make the decision that she wasn’t happy anymore. She was pressing her face against the side of her stable and just wouldn’t move, I spent over 16.5k on her trying to fix her and in the end we just couldn’t do it anymore she was so poorly and just couldn’t cope anymore. She was pts when she was 13 and it broke me but it was what’s best for her. I’m so glad you’re listening to her and taking each day as it comes! You’re an incredible owner!
You’re doing everything right for her, and so many people would have given up long before now. I’ve just had to make the tough decision to let my boy go after 3.5 years of battling his illnesses and injuries and it really is the hardest thing but sometimes the kindest. Keeping fighting and she will let you know if it’s time or if she still wants to keep fighting with you!
My other horses also has PSSM 2 so I feel you there too! It’s such a difficult thing to manage and it really is so individual for each horse. But I love how much you are tracking her triggers and adjusting what she needs as you learn more, again no one could ask for more. She’s a very lucky pony, and I have learnt so much from the battles with both of my horses in different ways. Our horses are here to teach us what we need even if we didn’t know we needed it at the time ❤
You’re a brilliant pony owner Han. I know you’ll do everything you can for Affie. Well done for being courageous in talking through your plan. You know your pony best, as does the team around you both. Good luck!
You are such an amazing owner for Affie! I really hope the new yard and diet changes work out well! You deserve for things to go right!
Thank you! X
Poor Affie, she’s been going through it! She’s lucky to have you, it’s obvious how much you care for her (your bank account not so much!). She’s so lucky to have you ad her owner, you’re clearly so committed to her wellbeing. It sounds like you have her PSSM management well under control. If you wanted to look further into PSSM management or get another perspective, maybe reach out to Miri Hackett. Her girl, Blondie, has PSSM2 as well and she’s had some great success working with her and managing it so Blondie is as comfortable as possible. If nothing else it might be reassuring being able to speak to someone else going through the same thing.
Miri Hackett is a fantastic shout. Blondie is so well cared for.
Thank you! I’ve spoken to Miri a lot. Unfortunately Blondie has different variants to Aff and the different variants can effect them sooo differently and then need different things. She’s definitely been a good support system x
@Nohorsehan hope for horses behaviour has a PSSM2 pony with the PX variant which I believe you said Affie has? She might be able to help x
Wishing you the best of luck on your new yard and with the changes you have made for her. I hope you have a lovely summer (when it arrives) enjoying your pony and it being stress free!
Ahhh Han, this has been such a roller coaster of a journey, I don’t know how you have the strength and courage to keep going, but we will do anything for our animals! I really hope and pray that this is it now for you guys, you deserve some fun and enjoyment🤞🥰
Thank you!! She gives me the strength and courage. Her cheeky little face x
@@NohorsehanYou know they’re special when no matter how much stress or worry, one look at their little face and it all goes away🥰x
Thank God Affie has you!! I trust that you will always do what is in her best interest. Thanks for updating us. I’ve been worried! I’m still worried but she is in the best hands! Horses are gifts but sometimes the surprises that come with can be a bit stresseful❤
Thank you!! She seems to be doing really well. I’m going to have a sit on her tomorrow, I will report back on insta
You’re a saint, I’m afraid I would have given up a long time ago. Just remember you should be enjoying owning a horse, life is too short and they’re too expensive to not be enjoying them! However, I wish you all the best and hope you do get to enjoy Affie and have some fun together ❤
She is a saint ❤
I’m definitely enjoying her, even just owning her is a privilege. It’s funny because if any of my friends owned her I say ‘what are you doing’. She just has this way of winning you over and making you fall madly in love with her x
Han, so sorry to here Affie has been poorly again. Affie is so lucky to have you as her owner. You are so dedicated and have gone above and beyond caring for Affie, ensuring she gets all the care she needs. Hope your new yard gives you and Affie all the support you need. I know you will always do what is right for Affie. Best wishes to you. Stay strong. You will always have enormous support from your followers. Lol xxx
Ah Han I'm so sorry you're going through all of this. I have a friend who bought a pony with PSSM and he was really underweight and struggling on the yard he was at when they bought him. They had limited turnout with lots of clay mud etc. and he often came out of his stable stiff and struggled to keep weight on despite being on so much food. He now lives out 24/7 and hacks most days and he's gained so much weight and muscle and is looking so happy. Fortunate the sugar in the grass doesn't bother him, but he doesn't get any feed other than the grass these days and has a muzzle on when we think the sugar levels are going to be high. You're 100% doing the right thing figuring what works best for Affie :)
G’day.. I accidentally hit the ‘thumbs down’ while trying to hit the 👍🏼 & just wanted to let you know.🙃 will be happier when I have my iPad back
I really feel for you Han. You are doing absolutely everything you can for Affie. Your new yard sounds more suitable, and if I can make one suggestion, it would be to use the walker for 20 mins twice a day. Make sure you buy her a rug designed for use in the walker, and use it every time to keep her back warm. Good luck Han ❤
You have done everything and more Han, you are a very caring and responsible owner and I can only hope that Affie has turned a corner now and we so e tweaks to her feed and management she will thrive. Give yourself a huge pat on the back, you deserve it x
Thank you x
Aww I’m sorry Han. I know you’ve done everything you possibly can for Affie. Nobody could do any more. Let’s hope the changes you are making, are the changes she needs. Lots of love and best wishes xx
Thank you xx
You and Aff have that one in a million bond. You both have been through so much. Thank you for sharing such a difficult and personal journey with the world. I hope it brings more awareness to such a very complex medical diagnosis. I can’t wait to see the new journey ahead for you both. Sending lots of love!
Affie’s journey is fascinating - thank you so much for sharing it with us. It sounds like a very complicated situation that you’re having to deal with, but you’re doing an amazing job, and Aff is so lucky to have you 🥰
Fingers crossed the yard move and complete life overhaul works out, and you get to enjoy your pony again 🤞🥰
Thank you!! It’s definitely complicated xx
Having just gone through 4 weeks of illness with my cat - which was all will I get him out to sleep or won’t I - I can’t imagine all the trials you’ve gone through with a lovely pony - but as you say - has a number of things to overcome. Fair play for talking about it - so important - and she is very lucky to have you to look after her.
My 7 year old Connie has terrible melanoma and is an ongoing project in terms of management. All you can do is put their needs first and love them. If they are gone tomorrow for any reason then you’ve only ever done the best by them xxxxx
A tip, when a horse is on lots of medication, it can affect the organs so to restore balance, give vitamin B. It helps.
Affie is so lucky to have you! Affie's journey reminds me so much of my OTTB mare. My mare is so spooky and can be so difficult to manage because of her anxiety, but she always tends to randomly injure herself slightly, which holds up the training. I've ruled out so many things for her, but I think for her, most of it is behavior related. But fingers crossed because now she's feeling good and sound, even though she has been a turd lately lol. I hope everything works out for you and Affie!
Han good Luke and all the best, with ALL your plan's with your horse .And the NOW yaerd sounds SO amassing. And all the best. 😊😊👍👍💟🐶
Thank you cx
Just know you’ve got so many people behind you. ❤ you don’t always need to be brave ❤ my boys mud fever was under control and then cellulitis somehow crept in. With his navicular bone issues previously too. I felt a bit alone.
Because there’s so much to explain.
With Affies condition, you could get an expert in explain what it means ,to help others at the same time. Potentially. However (massive however I add) I know thats not a thought right now-maybe in time tho.
Im an epileptic, if more people could understand my disability it would be fab. So I’m behind you and your girl. My brain fires waaaay off.
You’re being a wonderful horse mum. I wish more horses were loved like you. I understand every decision/consideration you made.
I’ve gone on. I just wanted you to know you’ve got a lot of people you could lean on and to be kind to yourself above all else (I know I’m just a stranger who loves watching you and Meg too!).
Lots of love ❤
I also add you’ve got my energy and hope going into the universe. I hope it helps❤
Thank you for taking the time to send me love, everyone’s support has been incredible xx
Speak to Kate Egan. She has very successfully rehabbed several PSSM horses using a method you haven't mentioned. They are all back in work having previously been PTS scenario.
I have never clicked on a video so quick
Yay!! X
I keep my fingers crossed that all these changes you are implementing is exactly what you and your mare need!
my last horse had very similar issues to aff, it was absolutely heartbreaking as i loveddd doing dressage however he just hated it by the end of me loaning him. in the end we ended up exclusively hacking as that was the only thing that he truly loved when riding.
your doing an incredible job with her and really looking for the best option which is more than so many do.
Poor Affie bless her!
Really enjoyed watching the videos and information about the pssm, we are currently waiting on results for my horse on the pssm2 and Affie sounds so similar to my horse.
Your doing great with her han! Good luck!
Thank you. Good luck for your PSSM results x
I really enjoyed the setting and how organized this video was, there was a whole lot of information and you explained it all so well! I had to put my heart horse down bc of her health issues so I get it, and I am so so sorry that you have to go through this. I really hope your story will be much different from mine. I know how tough it is on your mental health as well so I really wish you the best girlie❤️
Thank you, was worried it wasn’t ’fun and horsey enough’. I’m sorry to hear that. Thank you so much xx
I have cerebral palsy so muscle cramping resonates. You have such strength x
Affie is very lucky to have you. Anyone who has seen you at work w/horses, knows you always put the horse(s) needs first. So we know Affie is in great hands. I do hope everything works out for Affie🐴
Thank you for the update! Plus a big Hello to your dad.
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Just curious Han, was equine shivers ruled out by the vets (+tests/xray/CT scans) who have examined Affie?
Thank you!!!
It hasn’t been but she definitely doesn’t have equine shivers. It was definitely a tying up episode. She only ever does it when her routine changes xx
My Arab is N/p4 so i feel for you. You are doing a great job, and tweaking the management like you said is trial and error. Sending hugs xx
Oh I’m sorry to hear that! Thank you xx
Listening to your story about Affie, reminds me of my mare who has EMS, and she's an ex-broodmare who's 18 now. Diet is so important. Be careful of the type of dewormer you use, really recommend worm count instead of deworming every year. Low sugar diet. Speedi-beet with balancer and especially flax seed oil. I would consult a PSSM equine diet professional to help you. Gentle walking is very important. It took 3 years to rehabilitate my mare, and she is now doing so well. My mare still eats grass, I don't limit her grass, the grass is important as it provides Vit E. She also has Pentosan injections for her arthritis. MSM is fantastic for supporting the joints. My mare needs her lucerne chaff for protein. Himalayan salt is very important. Exercise is very important - but start slowly. I don't limit carrots - as she's completely fine with carrots. You're on the right journey to giving her a good life.
Thank you!!! Yes I do a worm count and she hasn’t had to be wormed for a long while now due to counts coming back fine. Even if she didn’t have problems, wormers aren’t good for there body so would advise against doing it unless you have to cx
@@Nohorsehan One of the deworming brands is causing laminitis in horses. I don't remember the brand name, but I'm very suspicious of dewormers now.
Hope the new yard works out for Affie!
Thank you, me too x
I really feel you Han. I've just had a tough discussion about whether or not to put down my 16yo mare who has navicular and a reoccurring soft tissue injury in her hoof. We have opted to try one more thing (as she's actually very sound and has been cleared by vet & farrier) before we make that decision. Wishing you all the best with Aff.
It’s a hard decision to make isn’t it. Sending you love x
@@Nohorsehan It really is, especially when they're otherwise young and healthy. My girl has had some extreme behavioural issues but we think we might have determined an environmental cause for it. Fingers crossed the thing we want to try will make her my happy cuddley girl again. She's not a ridden horse anymore and owes no-one anything, I just want her to be happy in her field with her friends x
Thanks for the update. Sometimes things are just not fixable. I hope you are able to continue your journey with Affie. If you need to, then you need to. All things end, unfortunately. I hope you can be happy.
Thank you x
@Nohorsehan Just be happy Han.
Well said you have to do what best for the horse
Oh dear, that's a lot, fingers crossed for smoother waters ahead.
Thank you x
Oh you're both going through it! She's got such great support and understanding from you though, all of your plans for the new yard sound great and im interested to see the new yard and hope that she progresses well and stays as comfortable as possible :)
Good luck with all the new changes. 😃👍
I've always said Affie has been through such a lot, more than most in her little life bless her❤ 🙏🏻 and it definitely takes its toll physically and mentally as it would on us too.
I worked with horses for a very long time, and I've seen a lot over those many years. I also own, I've loaned you name it! So I do understand your thought process around letting Affie go to sleep and thinking what would be kinder for her ect,
I think it all comes down to quality of life, and if she can do a job or not? if that's a definite no then would she cope just being a field ornament??
obviously, you said she doesn't cope well when shes not in work and she needs to be in a ridden work routine. It's a very tough decision to make cos you love her dearly and you've tried everything. Obviously all you can do now is see what comes from being on this new yard and see what happens whilst shes on the new diet. I really am rooting for her and hopefully this might be the turn around she so desperately needs and also you too ❤
You’re absolutely amazing, Han and Affie is so so lucky to have you. I’m commenting this after seeing your most recent instagram video of you riding her and I’m absolutely bursting with happiness for you both!! You both look so happy and comfortable - sending lots of love and smiles ❤
Affie is is incredibly lucky to have u xxxx ur an inspiration to me Han, you really are. Keep up the incredible work with your beautiful girl xx
Thank you ❤️
By a few minutes into the video I was wondering about PSSM. Perhaps you could reach out to Miri Hackett of Hackett Equine for a collaboration? She's made great progress with her PSSM horse, Blondie.
Also, whether, diet, supplements, medicines or lifestyle & exercise, try to only make one change at a time across the board. You're already considering that with the supplements, just bear in mind it's all connected. 😊
Adapting the Cooperative Care training approach for nervous dogs might provide some greater insights into how she is feeling from one moment to the next too.
You're so committed and I've subscribed to follow your journey with Affie more closely. ❤
Someone you may want to reach out to is Hackett Equine. She is also on the same journey with one of her horses.
Affie could not have ended up with a better owner !!! She is so lucky to have you ❤
And all of that is just one pony! Best wishes. You deserve a break and some good luck.
Thank you x
I’m moving yards next weekend too! Hoping your next video on the moving comes soon to get motivation up for the sorting 😂 good luck with Aff, you’re doing great!
Haha hoping to get it up this weekend. I’m not sure how motivational it will be. I hated every second of it! X
@@Nohorsehan oh no - it’s my first move as I’ve been on the same yard since I was 2 (I’m now 24) so possibly being delusional into thinking it’ll be “fun” 🤣🤣
I hope everything gets better with her ❤️
Thank you x
Just a comment to show support ❤ Affie is very lucky horse
Fingers crossed 🤞 for everything to be good from now on with affie and you,you deserve some luck.xxx
Thank you xx
Hi Han, Will Shand freelance is good for the more spicey ponies! I think he does schooling livery and not too far from you? He is very petite and regularly rides ponies, he is a showjumper but does a lot of 'problem solving' schooling :) He has ridden my boy on the flat and in one session managed to get him in an outline in canter which he had never done before. Just thought maybe worth a try for the future? x
Gosh you poor thing, what an emotional roller coaster life has been for you lately, plus I'd imagine a hefty Vets bill!!
Han sometimes you have to close out the world and just slip back into your space, think deeply and calmly about your future and your finance's.
I'm an active Animal Welfare Activist, who tries to make people responsible for their animals for life especially End of Life, and Han you cannot be faulted on one word you have calmly told us...
But remember this bit..... its NOTHING to do with ANYONE but you & yours.... OK?.... I'd rather see a healthy horse PTS than it go into the public world and possibly end up as part of The UK Horse Meat Trade!!!
Sadly that's how our Abbatoirs are kept busy because people sell their ponies and horses 😢
I take my hat off to you, because clearly you love Affie, and I genuinely hope it is the love of her that is driving you to keep her going... and not ANY pressure from 'the followers' because I, and I hope I speak for all us that own equines ( I have 8) that you have to do what is right for you, and you alone..... we love your vlogs, that won't change!
Your gut instinct, your little voice, your senses, your intuition, your ability to know 'when' is your RIGHT to know when enough is enough ❤
If you're financially able to do what you're doing, then that is one lucky mare. But whether you are or not, there's so many that would benefit from all the love you have for a horse ❤
She clearly has many issues that arent going to improve, and I'm dreadfully sorry she's only a youngster.... I lost a grey mare to cancer at 9yrs old... it felt so wrong but she didn't suffer and your beautiful little ponio isn't suffering because she has hell of a mummy, back up team and enormous amounts of love.... when the time comes Han.... we will catch you....don't ever worry about that not happening..... having animals is sometimes the stupidest thing we do, but doing what's right for THEM is the greatest privilege & feeling in the world ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sending healing prayers and love to you all ❤❤❤❤❤
Omg this is possibly the sweetest message anyone has sent. Thank you, I needed that!!
It’s definitely the love that’s driving me. When the time is right, I’d rather do it a week too early than a day too late. I couldn’t forgive myself if I let her suffer. God if love could fix her, she’d have been healed along time ago. I suspect that’s the case with a lot of horses though.
I’m so sorry to hear about your horse. I think it’s almost harder when they’re younger. You’ll never know what could have been and will always wonder what if xx
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oh han your poor bank account 🥲 so glad this isn't the end - you had me worried a few times! hoping the move suits you and affie & you can enjoy summer (if it arrives!) ❤️🩹
Haha RIP my bank! Thank you x
Wow, Affie is the luckiest pony ever ❤
Aww thank you x
She hit the jackpot with you ❤
No one can deny that you put Affie & her mental & physical health first. Sorry you’re having to go through this with her xxxx
Thank youxx
@@Nohorsehan flipping auto correct turned Affie to Aggie! So sorry 🤦🏼♀️
Oh my gosh. I really feel for you. I’m suffering with my Quantock pony as well with his health issues as well it’s sad really 😢
Oh bless you!! Have you looking into his lines? The Arab stallion is where the PSSM comes from, might be worth looking into! X
@@Nohorsehan yeah he’s out of the other Arab stallion. Sad they don’t test them before breeding 😢
Thank you for the update Han! I was wondering if everything was okay. Take care of your girl, and yourself!
Sending love from California🏔️🌲☀️🩵
Affie has really fallen on her hooves with you! Not many would give the time and effort you have, you are doing amazing job! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!
Thank you xx
We will all have to watch all the ads to help cover your costs 😂😂
Yeah I’d watch an ad a minute lol!
Haha yesss please!!!!! Xx
You are doing your best for Affie.
Sending jingles from Australia.
Thank you!! God I wish I was in Australia right now x
Omg I feel for you and affie. My horse just recovered from stelulitiois x
You weren’t kidding when you said your next video was a bit dramatic on mega channel 😂😂
How lucky affie is to have you ❤
Haha I just love the drama Mick (please tell me you get that meme?). Thank you xx
@@Nohorsehan of course!
Cg on 10k🎉🎉🎉
Omg thank you!!! However exciting ❤️❤️
You are the best owner for Affie❤
Aww thank you x
Have you ever tried tie free for the tie up after the muscle relaxer robaxin im guessing?
Hang in there Hannah. I know you aren't looking for suggestions but I wonder if your vets have considered SSRIs or anti-anxiety meds? They can really help dogs and cats as well as humans with anxiety. Also, are you adding oils to her food?
Thank you for the suggestions!! Xx
I just feel like there’s more options than ridden work or pts? Surely liberty is worth a shot if she can’t be ridden
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Have you spoken to miri hacket she has a horse with pssm is very knowledgeable
I have. She’s been amazing support. Unfortunately the different variants make the horses react very differently and Affie and Blondie have different variants xx
@@Nohorsehan ah I see. I don't personally know anything about it. Just obviously follow her account. Hope things work out. She's a beautiful pony. Xx
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Why don't you take over the ride on Bear?
Is she dead??? I haven’t had time to watch the full vid. Love you Han x❤️❤️
No thank goodness she isn’t hans moved her yard and is doing an incredibly good job with her ❤
Oh thank god thanks for telling me
Freddie would be great with her
Contact STEVE YOUNG Horsemanship… I’m sure he isn’t far from you? He is so great with handling tricky horses…would be a great video as someone new and from a different aspect. I admire how dedicated u are! U will get there with Eff. She will tell u when it’s time but please please talk to Steve Young, you have tried so much already what’s one more thing to the mix.
Hiiii han❤❤
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Your poor bank account with all those vet bills 😭😭
I knowwww!! And all the schooling livery and full livery. Didn’t need to have money anyway, it’s overrated x
@@Nohorsehan Hahahah wish money didn't exist life would be a lot easier 😅
Could you not have brin? Megans mare
She's so lucky to have you and you have her best interest at heart ❤️. Your poor Bank account 🥲. But you are doing so so well Keep going xx
Thank you xx
I think you could speak to Steve young horsemanship he seems brilliant with difficult ponies, so sorry Han can’t imagine want you are going through/want you have went through! ☹️🩷
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