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Reno has been in my family for 23 years. I love him to death.
I was working down his legs as usual. I came to his right back leg and as soon as I touched it he was in pain. I called up my sister who studied as a vet tech but never finished school. Then my dad.
We went over his legs. As soon as they got to the right back leg he was in pain. I talked with them and we decided that it would be for the best to retire him.
Reno was a ranch horse. When he was younger a ranch hand was riding him way to hard, he blew his tendon in the right back leg. Then next day the same ranch hand rides him again way to hard. The same guy rode him for 2 or 3 days more then my mom stopped him. At the time my dad was away.
After 2 months of rest we looked at his condition and turned him out again for 4 more months. When his 6 months was up he was put in light work. Checking fence was his job for a year till my sister started riding him.
She stared 4-H with him and have been using Sports Medicine Boots on him ever since.
I don't know what to do with him now that he is retied. Also he does not know what to do with him self either. Any tips or pointers would be great. |
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Bless him,He sounds like an old man <3 I retired my first pony who's 21 a couple of years ago,and hes loving the "Doing Nothing." Life lol.Hes a little chubby monkey who found it hard at first,as he was used to work,but has really settled into slowing down.Flippy loves his adopted donkey field mates now! :D Settle him nicely,chances are hes going to be incredibly bored so odd treats In the balls they can knock around,the lickits perhaps?Keep them In light exercise so he doesnt turn into a little doughnut lol,the odd walk/Lunge would do if you can find the time. Most important of all just spend the time he'd usually get being groomed before riding etc, brushing/Massaging/Bathing whatever you do usually.Just keep showing him he's loved(Although I just know he knows that already!) and pleases you without being ridden,as im sure he got the thrill from being ridden as much as his riders did! Oh and Animals love routine,Thats probably the bit he's stuggling with.Just settle him into a routine without his riding and he'll soon be a happy little bunny again ^.^ |
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Sounds like some of the old horses we raised. If you really want to distract him, get a species of animal he's never seen before and put in a pen near him. We've been adding to our farm for years and nothing entertains the old like something new that they can see. Nothing confuses a horse like putting a saddle on a cow. If new pets aren't an option, just give him attention and give him time. He's going to have a lot of energy bottled up. Make sure he has room to move and work it off. They figure out how to maintain the body they want. We had a 25 year old, who we had stopped riding at around 16, that kept herself fit until the day she died. No heaves or anything wrong with her. She just liked to move and gave herself the exercise she needed. I would say that we long as the horse has room to move, attention, and some form I entertainment, he'll be a happy boy. |
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If he's a gelding, get him a little pasture companion like a goat or pony or even a normal sized retired mare. It may help having one horse that is always with him. |
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And if he's bored, salt picks and jolly balls. |
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It isn’t always age, so he is still able enjoy himself. I own a 26-year old 12.2 pony and she shows at the 1’9” hunters, and a 21-year old 13.0 pony and he shows at the 2’ hunters, but schools 2’3”-2’6”. I understand he got hurt so he won’t be the ponies, so you could always just lunge him or take him on trail rides, and he will probably figure it out after not working for a while. The rides will probably be fine if they are on easy terrain and not too long. Does he have shoes? |
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Vanrosalie Stables said:
And if he's bored, salt picks and jolly balls.
Salt licks aren’t for boredom, there are for restoring minerals the horse needs after a workout. And don’t get him stall toys. You just always makes sure he has plenty of hay to eat throughout the day. |
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Peace Coast Estate said:
Vanrosalie Stables said:
And if he's bored, salt picks and jolly balls.
Salt licks arenÂ’t for boredom, there are for restoring minerals the horse needs after a workout. And donÂ’t get him stall toys. You just always makes sure he has plenty of hay to eat throughout the day.
Why would stall toys be a bad idea? They were always a hit where I worked and didn't have any vices other than being a tad expensive. |
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Sorry - Double Post! >.< Edited at July 25, 2019 08:59 AM by Flipperruby30 |
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I can see where Peace is coming from in the sense of them containing treats and excess minerals,But they are excellent boredom breakers.Ive always found they create alot better behaviour all round by eliminating boredom,And if used in appropriate amounts offer more positives than negatives. ^.^
Purple Pegasus Farm said:
Peace Coast Estate said:
Vanrosalie Stables said:
And if he's bored, salt picks and jolly balls.
Salt licks aren’t for boredom, there are for restoring minerals the horse needs after a workout. And don’t get him stall toys. You just always makes sure he has plenty of hay to eat throughout the day.
Why would stall toys be a bad idea? They were always a hit where I worked and didn't have any vices other than being a tad expensive.
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