tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post3129549339381119480..comments2023-10-23T12:43:45.847-07:00Comments on Eventing-A-Gogo!: End of September Analysis (and a video of XC)Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902291220984883182noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-55164784862006345672009-10-07T18:13:55.294-07:002009-10-07T18:13:55.294-07:00I was catching up on my blog reading and saw the p...I was catching up on my blog reading and saw the pictures of gogo's legs. I know that you weren't trying to show off her hooves, but wow I am jealous. I just can't help but stare at them. They look AMAZING! I have dreams about hooves that look this healthy and natural. Hope gogo is feeling better, good luck with recovery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-2866627615439874642009-10-05T21:00:17.847-07:002009-10-05T21:00:17.847-07:00Thanks for all the good thoughts :) and Jacksonsgr...Thanks for all the good thoughts :) and Jacksonsgrrl, THANK YOU SO MUCH for the offer but I thankfully will be heading back to some good home cooked meals and will not need assistance in fighting off my starvation :) I have SOME money, I just need it for other things, like gas to get to Tufts. Much more important than eating you know.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902291220984883182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-22078185778741422102009-10-05T14:44:24.672-07:002009-10-05T14:44:24.672-07:00While I am sorry to hear about all the struggles, ...While I am sorry to hear about all the struggles, I am happy to hear that you are putting some life changes into action. It's tough but that shows a lot of smarts and maturity to know when it's time to move on :) I think spending some time regrouping and deciding on a career is the perfect thing to do while you have some down time. I guess I try to just be grateful that I get to own a lovely horse and have the problems in the first place (we had a ridiculously challenging summer medically too), that usually helps keep things in perspective for me. Thanks for continuing to tell your story!Nicku Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07006911603623063201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-91363785491400077082009-10-05T13:46:48.850-07:002009-10-05T13:46:48.850-07:00Andrea,
Andrea and GOGO will be names that we hea...Andrea,<br /><br />Andrea and GOGO will be names that we hear in the future, possibly over the TV during the olympics or something! For sure you will be featured on the 20?? Rolex dvd! <br /><br />Jacksonsgrrl is so right about the amazing bond between you and gogo! That is NOT something every horse and rider combo have. That is a very special thing! <br /><br />Keep your chin up. Get your mare better, get yourself better, and there will be great things in your future! <br />Who knows, maybe you can go train with one of the 'big boys' you were hanging with (and I do mean WITH, not lagging behind) at that event! <br /><br />-Jennifer and CasperYankecwgrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286019655631830540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-52077009717453362392009-10-05T08:30:20.062-07:002009-10-05T08:30:20.062-07:00Andrea,
I'm so sorry that you're having s...Andrea,<br /><br />I'm so sorry that you're having such a hard time right now. It's too bad that equine injuries always have both an emotional AND financial impact. <br /><br />The leg looks tons better, so that's great news. As you know, reducing swelling is a big, important first step.<br /><br />As for the video, that slip looked like a "normal" slip. I would not have been alarmed either. While you can maybe tell that she's a bit off after the slip when watching the video with the benefit of hindsight, there's no way I would have picked it out if I didn't already KNOW that she had been injured. Plus, it is REALLY hard to feel hind end lameness at the canter...even more so when the horse is amped up for competition. <br /><br />Again, I'm really sorry that you and Gogo are going through this right now. Try to take it one day at a time and appreciate the little successes as you struggle through the healing process.<br /><br />KatieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-57344622833986361262009-10-05T07:24:31.190-07:002009-10-05T07:24:31.190-07:00Andrea- It is what it will be. And my hope for you...Andrea- It is what it will be. And my hope for you and Gogo is resounding success for many years to come. Some of the winners at Rolex had 18 year old horses, what's G. 7? I pray that this is all a blip (albeit a learning one!) on the timeline of your life!<br />If you need food, send me your address, I'll send you some canned/dry goods, I'd rather help a fellow rider than the local foodbank! Of course, if you ever came by way of Texas you'd have to give me an analysis of J's feet! I'm planning on getting Renegades soon (next trim) as the rock here is insane. What is your standing on them for very rocky situations? Renegades or something else? R's are supposed to be amazing, AND are what my barefoot farrier recommends...<br />Stop looking back at one slide you could have done NOTHING about, risk is inherent in this sport...we all know it. You have a horse that took the rest of the fences JUST FOR YOU, and a bond like that, well, the sky is the limit! Change is hard, but we must change in order to survive!<br />Good luck Andrea! And really, I will send food...email me at pinkcurlytail@yahoo.com with address.<br />~Mindyjacksonsgrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09702324347419665816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-154551583151450632009-10-04T16:50:18.121-07:002009-10-04T16:50:18.121-07:00I hear your pain loud and clear. I got so far into...I hear your pain loud and clear. I got so far into saving my horses life that I forgot what it was like to not have to give up everything. I got SUPER creative when my horse was hurt when it came to meals for myself. If you want I can give you some recipies for $10 or less that will feed you at least 6 meals. I wish you didn't have to give up a position that seemed to be working so well for you. You have to do what you have to do. I am just so sorry that all this had to happen the way it has.OnTheBithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07688127613313016544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-69462639438812266102009-10-04T16:29:25.826-07:002009-10-04T16:29:25.826-07:00Amazing changes in the legs. And amazing run. I wa...Amazing changes in the legs. And amazing run. I was able to see the slide after rewatching three times haha! I'm horrible at that kind of stuff, observation and all.<br /><br />It sounds like you are making a very good move towards your future as well as Gogo's. If you ever want to move on, sometimes you have to actually <i>move</i> on. A farrier! That would be an awesome job!!! Good luck, as always.Dressagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04849960430806754249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-50510755205698930802009-10-04T10:20:42.587-07:002009-10-04T10:20:42.587-07:00GoGo looks amazing in the XC video, and I think yo...GoGo looks amazing in the XC video, and I think you definitely achieved your goal for the AECS, albeit indirectly. And it's great that you have access to a procedure that will help Gogo "heal and never look back". Sounds good!<br /><br />It sounds like you are working on doing what you need to do. Just remember to take care of yourself, too!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295839865379604318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-62714922902202725762009-10-04T07:19:31.818-07:002009-10-04T07:19:31.818-07:00Great summary post. I love your monthly goals and...Great summary post. I love your monthly goals and changing them to meet your circumstances. Sometimes you just need to step back and re-group. Congrats on making it to AEC. Good luck on the recovery for both of you.ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029390347118823043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-309532655322739362009-10-03T22:12:58.320-07:002009-10-03T22:12:58.320-07:00Sorry to hear about everything that has happened g...Sorry to hear about everything that has happened go Gogo. Hopefully she'll pull through and be just fine. And you're right, you both need some R&R. Both of you get some rest and you'll be back up in no time!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05662570477040740415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-4292260046558463912009-10-03T18:24:19.831-07:002009-10-03T18:24:19.831-07:00While she's on stall rest, for fun you might t...While she's on stall rest, for fun you might try some clicker - I've just started exploring it using Alexandra Kurland's book The Click That Teaches - it's pretty fun and a great way to keep a confined horse entertained.<br /><br />Good luck with GoGo's procedure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-83030781708765791842009-10-03T18:13:34.715-07:002009-10-03T18:13:34.715-07:00Like you said about her XC run, it doesn't eve...Like you said about her XC run, it doesn't even look like she's in pain. I seen the slide, which looked awkward, but she isn't showing any signs of hurt - she has her game face on.<br /><br />Glad that you are giving yourself some TLC, you deserve it.<br /><br />I wish all the best for you and Gogo in the future.Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.com