TPHC Trail ride and upcoming rides

TPHC had yet another fantastic trail ride this past July 30, 2006. You can view some photos at Equine North.

If you were on the ride, you'll most likely see your horse in the photos! The ride was held at Gilmours in Haileybury. We had a BBQ after which was very good..thanks guys!

This upcoming weekend, Aug 5th and 6th is Crystal Clear Stables all breed show! This is one show I have been looking forward too forever! Not only because it has so many different types of events, and we get to camp out for a few days, I get to game! It was planned novice, but, I have been told to ride senior so watch out..I might come flying through that field a bit quicker then I intended! haha.

The following week, I will be doing a 3 day pack at Wyndy River Expeditions & Guest Ranch right here in our own area! Wow..I've only dreamed of doing something like this, so imagine my surprise when I found out about this great place Tim started! As a friend of mine always says "I was uber excited!".

So you can be sure to see stories on the above two in the upcoming weeks so stayed tuned and ride with the wind at www.equinenorth.net

Back in the saddle again!

Well July 28th was a big day. It was the first day Nancy and I were able to return to our trail rides! After Chelsea's eye taking some time to heal and Nancy's mishap and holidays, it's been at least 3 weeks or more since we did a ride.

We did a nice 4 hour ride and even though they called for showers, the weather was sunny and very warm for the whole ride. Nothing overly exciting like lions, tigers or bears or my, but it was certainly a very Zen experience. Oh, we did see one rabbit and I saw a deer in the ditch on my ride up to the barn.

TPHC Trail ride is this upcoming Sunday. Look forward to this ride and the BBQ after. I've missed the last few due to Chelsea's eye, but we're back in the saddle again for this one.

So stayed tuned for some great photos of the trail ride which will be on www.equinenorth.net

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TPHC show on July 22 and Equine North

This past July 22nd held yet another great TPHC show with WHAO Sr. Judge, Mike Tucker placing some awesome riders with their amazing horses.

It was a warm day with a nice breeze off the lake and all went smoothly. Chelsea Buns and I placed 6th in the halter class!

Carla and Don Aultman brought home the winning High point division and Reserve! Carla (a beautiful horse blanket) for High Point and Reserve for Don. Also, in youth, the winners were Jasmine Sterling and 2nd Kayla Sears. Jr. high point was 1st, Tasha Rivard and 2nd, Marie Pier Cote. Congrats to all of you!

Since I am doing so much TPHC related postings, I thought I'd create an entire TPHC section on www.equinenorth.net for your viewing pleasure. If you visit the site, look for the TPHC Info link on the left or the text link at the very bottom of each page. When you visit, you will notice a section for photos and then a section for results and points. I haven't any results yet, but am looking for a copy. If you have a copy or you have any photos you'd like to add, please email to annae@nt.net.

Also, if you notice any missing names, or wrong names, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeee let me know!

thanks ..

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This and That

In my last post I discussed a new health issue that arised with my mare, Chelsea. This is the reason posts have been slow, as we haven't been riding nor showing. Chelsea has had to stay in the dark (sunlight is not good for this type of injury) and away from any stress. The last few days see an improvement. Her pupil did dilate last week but the ulcer has only started to now, get smaller and less cloudy in her eye. Looks like she'll be ok in no time.Next show is this week, at the fair grounds, but I'm afraid I might just be watching this one, but the following week, yet another TPHC show, which I plan to attend.Just a reminder, anyone can send his or her equine business info to Equine North for their free ad

Equine Anterior Uveitis

As anyone knows who owns a horse or two, not only are horses predictably unpredictable, health issues can arise at the most unexpected times.

Recently, my mare's eye started to tear and seemed to irritate her slightly. So didn't think much of it, just cleaned the eye out with eye drops and kept it clean. However, within days, the eye started to swell with lots of yellow puss oozing from the corner of her eye.

Then a few days later, her eye started to cloud over which led me to believe she had an injury to her eye.

So after a visit with the vet, I find out Chelsea Buns has Anterior Uveitis, an inflammation of the iris surrounding the pupil. The entire pupil has constricted to help ease her pain. This was created by the onset of an ulcer on her eye. So she is going to stay in a semi-dark stall for a few days and have some eye drops and cream administered for 10 days. The main goal is to get the pupil dilated again so there is no long-term damage.

Could this have been prevented, most likely not. Horses tend to get the strangest things in their eyes. But, the most important thing is NOT to leave this untreated for long. So hopefully within a few days I will see a positive change.

I'll keep ya posted..

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Kimball and Cody

Well Kimball and Cody made it safely to Crystal Clear Stables in Fauquier, Ontario. After a week long stay with Crystal and family, they are off to Thunderbay. He's so far stoped at: Val Rita before his treck to Thunderbay.

You can keep up with his journey's at : www.ridefordreams.com

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