tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post9040070300734468763..comments2023-10-26T08:22:08.041-07:00Comments on Dressage Training Journal: How Is This Happening?Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-10931967334399755092011-08-22T18:08:00.145-07:002011-08-22T18:08:00.145-07:00I have no idea about the cut, but I share your pai...I have no idea about the cut, but I share your pain. Chrome has another cut on his neck, but it's further down and not on his throat at least. It is swollen though. I really don't want to have to put him on antibiotics again. He's been on antibiotics more than any horse I've ever had all combined lol. Chrome seems very accident prone too. I was hoping he would grow out of it soon . . . thanks Rogo for dashing those hopes hehe. I hope he heals up quickly.<br /><br />Congrats on the flying change. That's awesome!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-37766099399033172962011-08-15T13:49:14.843-07:002011-08-15T13:49:14.843-07:00No sense repeating what everyone else said. It'...No sense repeating what everyone else said. It's the same thoughts I had. <br /><br />Sounds like you had a pretty nice ride. Hope you figure out these injuries of is, they do seem a mysterious coincidence to happen the same place all the time.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-1571444228282290992011-08-14T19:56:40.659-07:002011-08-14T19:56:40.659-07:00I've seen them on hind legs from kicking at fl...I've seen them on hind legs from kicking at flies, but not so fare forward on the inside of a front... But it does sound as if he is kicking himself somehow. <br /><br />Their hoof can be quite sharp, no show necessarily required.Bifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648037666735227722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-76129495941273433342011-08-14T17:36:16.527-07:002011-08-14T17:36:16.527-07:00Now I have found your blog! Your Rogo is gorgeous...Now I have found your blog! Your Rogo is gorgeous.<br /><br />There are a lot of good ideas already on the table, so I am just going to throw this out there. Could it be a sharp tooth? Like maybe he rubs his nose or goes to nibble an itch on his chest or leg and slices himself. The edges of the incisors can be very sharp.<br /><br />I hope that you determine the cause soon, as that sounds like a rigorous nursing schedule. I liked your description of Rogo's first flying change. My previous post was about flying changes. Thanks for joining my blog!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-81414546318654594502011-08-14T10:43:30.702-07:002011-08-14T10:43:30.702-07:00Thanks for all of these ideas. The first two times...Thanks for all of these ideas. The first two times it happend he wasn't wearing shoes. Also the first time it happened was in Feb. when there weren't any flies.<br />It does have a bit of a curve to it though, like a hoof. I've seen him 'sitting' in the sand trying to scratch bites on his belly and around the inside of his back legs. Maybe this would do it? It woundn't explain the Feb. incident unless he was just in that position by coincidence. Also, it's kind of high up on his leg for this to be the cause. <br />Anyway, thanks everyone. It must be related to a hoof hitting it. I just don't know how.<br />Teresa - you'll have to tell me about Itish. I sense some stories!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-9473879030108283322011-08-14T10:38:42.568-07:002011-08-14T10:38:42.568-07:00Check the nails on the shoes. My shoer is a stickl...Check the nails on the shoes. My shoer is a stickler for making sure the nails are clinched down well and smoothed off, but it could also be a sharp edge or just the shoe itself. Personally, I HATE when there is a "mystery 'gow'" that recurs. I had a QH filly years ago who tore first one eyelid and then the other. Never did find where she did it, and the vet stitches her up (twice) with no damage done. She wore racing blinders after that. ARRGH.TBDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889066602819359591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-62028214920843168802011-08-14T10:28:46.432-07:002011-08-14T10:28:46.432-07:00My initial reaction is that it is from his shoes a...My initial reaction is that it is from his shoes as well. Are there any sharp pieces of nail poking out of the other shoes (I'm sure you've checked that but its what came to mind).Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-57899064459460025232011-08-14T09:31:51.851-07:002011-08-14T09:31:51.851-07:00my first thought was he was doing it to himself wi...my first thought was he was doing it to himself with his shoes. But it's so high up. Unless he's doing it when he rolls or laying down to sleep. <br /><br />and if Doug thinks he's accident prone, he should spend more time with Irish.......TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-65820193357158232102011-08-14T08:11:14.271-07:002011-08-14T08:11:14.271-07:00I agree with Barb - it looks to me like a hoof sha...I agree with Barb - it looks to me like a hoof shaped cut. Maybe he's kicking out at bugs? That could explain why it looks identical to previous cuts... did the other incidents happen at the same time of year?Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-1396153386548466382011-08-14T07:59:00.017-07:002011-08-14T07:59:00.017-07:00Nina swats flies on the inside of her legs with th...Nina swats flies on the inside of her legs with the opposite foot. It is rather haphazard looking. Could he be cutting it with a shoe clinch or with a sharp edge of an unshod foot? Bell boots might fix that. I realize this sounds unlikely - it's all I've got.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01571711150060964222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-90898714612382364102011-08-14T07:19:03.250-07:002011-08-14T07:19:03.250-07:00That's a good idea, but no, he doesn't wea...That's a good idea, but no, he doesn't wear a halter unless I'm with him. Thanks for the idea though!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-33149610069810894952011-08-14T07:10:20.736-07:002011-08-14T07:10:20.736-07:00is he wearing a halter when this happens? The onl...is he wearing a halter when this happens? The only thing I can think is if he's wearing a halter and rubs his face buckle stab, or buckle tongue stab? <br /><br />Sure hope he heals up fast for you .Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906855143092978620noreply@blogger.com