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Post by troop on May 10, 2015 18:13:14 GMT 1
Utter defeat today. I have given up truly. Baffle has defeated me. We have given up on the riding but otherwise he has been super friendly and roughed off a bit over winter. Still got all controls forward, back, sideways. Very light. Tried to box him home today.... bare in mind I got him loading himself. He refused then he tried to go hinder breast bar scared himself ran back then when I persuaded him to go back in again he suddenly panicked reared up broke two ropes and bolted.......my already damaged hand is sore and my back hurts like hell. He was fine and he actually came back after a few feet of panicked galloping so I guess it wasn't a bolt as such. He was upset I was upset calmed down tried to walk home with him he went nuts barging,rearing running and dragging. I had to return him to field for safety he turned and bronced and ran nearly going through gate. I left him to chill tried again after a few hours he was calmer but acting like he was drugged sluggish, but very jumpy still every tiny thing made him flinch. Still wouldn't box and I gave up as in too much pain. Left him alone in field...... I feel utterly miserable. Any of the oldies left on here that remember us then hello!!!! The others are fling well. Dets riding out alone still sideways at times but lighter off leg and full of beans. Troopa looks do well I'm bringing him back into work (I'm sure he will not like that idea lol) Timmy is being a sweety and although still not normal is loving life! I am however verging on giving up with Baffle and having him pts which as you all know is not something I would think on lightly but I just don't know how to cope anymore. The jekyll Hyde is still going strong!!! Sorry for the return rant much hugs and love to all but my life went a bit off on one and iv had hardly any Internet. Been single all this year (yeah peeps I know right) moved back to my little cottage has to leave wolf behind but although ex and me not together he has been the best friend recently especially today..... much love to all and hope to get back soon.... rant over!!
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Post by wills on May 10, 2015 18:47:26 GMT 1
Hi Troop nice to see you back. I remember well your struggles with Baffles. You have had him some time now haven't you? It is hard when you have to make a life decision based on behaviour and I am sure there are plenty that will say "oh he can't be that bad" but YOU are the one dealing with him on a day to day basis so it's you who is best qualified to make the decision. Bad behaviour is hard enough to deal with but when it's Jekyll & Hyde it is even worse as your constantly on edge, a lady local to me used to own a mare who was very Jekyll and Hyde and progressively got worse to the point she was down right dangerous. She spent a fortune on vets, various tests,professional help etc and nothing helped she eventually had the mare put down and really it was best all round for everyone. I am assuming you have ruled out all pain options? What does your vet think?
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Post by troop on May 10, 2015 20:17:09 GMT 1
Thank you Wills. I must admit I have had 3 very experienced friends say that pts would be no bad thing. I just don't know. The fact I can't get him back home is the worst thing and the farmer needs his field back...... I just hope I can do right by him, I only ever given up on one animal before and he was a dog and very dangerous so I knew it was right even if I still feel bad about it but ALL my "issue" animals have made it through before I feel so miserable about it. I'm not scared of him which is weird but I can't get through to him when he is like that. It's like he goes blind. I font know maybe I'm not cut out for this anymore. Ahhhhhhhh!!!!
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Post by troop on May 10, 2015 20:18:16 GMT 1
Vet and physio both think it's in his head.
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Post by wills on May 10, 2015 20:59:07 GMT 1
Vet and physio both think it's in his head. This was the eventual conclusion of the mare in my first post. Nice as pie one minute the next a complete different horse. I am sure you will do what is right by him in the end. x |
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Post by bramblesmum on May 10, 2015 22:09:11 GMT 1
Troop you only need to look at timmy to know you do the best by your animals I think if baffle is not improving he is probably not going to.in addition I would imagine from what you've described he finds life extremely stressful I certainly wouldn't judge you if you pts and agree with your friends there are far worse fates xx
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Post by troop on May 11, 2015 19:00:25 GMT 1
I got him home. It took an hour to travel to field get loaded up and home whereas it took near on 6 yesterday. No pressure on him just stood at top of ramp til he decided..... sigh!
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Post by VeronicaF on May 11, 2015 19:12:00 GMT 1
Ahh thats good news Troop, and well done, great to see you on here too you been missed
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Post by troop on May 12, 2015 9:05:53 GMT 1
I think there is something with his eye. There's a white line through one lense and a milky white rim that's not usually there so another get check. I guess it could explain some nuttiness. Totally different horse yesterday ok still spooky but I just stood at top of ramp. Two people tried to be helpful but any approach made him jumpy and I told them to back off. I have found the best way with Baff is to let him make the choice. He was licking and chewing and trying. He walked in my ex closed ramp, Baff piaffed then settled whilst farmer closed other ramp. We stood for 10 mins just calmly and let him eat food. So in all he did well. He got home safely came off ramp fine and proceeded to ponce about like a wild stallion Showing off to his herd. He really is a stunner. Such a shame I know I will have to make the call eventually but damn it's a hard one to make.
I'm going to bring Troopa back into work my ex wants to start riding again lol and Troop looks far to well to be retired so I suppose he will keep me busy whilst I decide on Baffle or Waffle as he seems to be more popularly known as. I'm sorry iv missed do much on here life just caught up. Big hugs and much love to everyone both oldies and newer.
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Post by portiabuzz on May 12, 2015 13:08:42 GMT 1
Big hugs troop xx you have tried so hard for Baffle but he's got serious issues and pts would be better then most fates.. Him and the others are very lucky to have you xxx
Leo n casper send big hugs n kisses too x x
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Post by troop on May 12, 2015 22:10:56 GMT 1
Thanks guys, i can always rely on you for support and advice. Totally different horse today hooning about with Dets whilst i tided yard i was lugging planks of wood about today and he didnt bat an eyelid even when i accidentally bopped him on bum.
So many painkillers today i was like incredible hulk LOL. Got lots done so positive day.
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Post by portiabuzz on May 12, 2015 22:42:35 GMT 1
Typical baffle  Sent from my SM-G800F using proboards |
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Post by lizpurlo on May 13, 2015 20:06:32 GMT 1
Golly Troop, what a saga. Glad Timmy and co are doing well. Baffle sounds so like Echo, and like you I just despair at times. My OH asks occasionally what my plans are for Echo, and I simply have no idea. Having spent £800 on his training last year, and got nowhere, I'm reluctant to spend any more. When I was in my twenties, and married to Horsey Bloke, we'd have just jogged round the lanes on a hunter with Echo being led for as long as it took to settle him down and tire him out, then one of us would have got on board and the other would have got a fresh lead horse, and we'd have gone round the lanes again till he'd got totally settled down! Then he'd have had a summer taking hacks out on Dartmoor and a winter going hunting on Dartmoor, and he'd have been absolutely fine..... ah, those were the days! But being long in the tooth as I am now, and (thankfully) no longer with Horsey Bloke, Echo is a breathtakingly beautiful field ornament. So I feel your pain.
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Post by portiabuzz on May 13, 2015 21:28:09 GMT 1
Aww liz xx
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Post by troop on May 16, 2015 20:34:58 GMT 1
Big hugs field ornament yep.... he soooookko friendly today I cuddled him and everything but I know next time il try and he will scarper it's heartbreaking.
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