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My DVD Log Blog
who came into my heart on Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2009
Lucy was born February 28, 2009.
In her nine short months she lived in four homes
before coming to live with me fur-ever.
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 “Who are you? Where are we going?” Nov-26-2009 |
 “Okay, I’ll trust you. Going to take a nap.” Nov-26-2009 |
 “So, this is a dog park, huh?” Nov-26-2009 |
 “So far, so good. Seems like a safe place.” Nov-27-2009 |
 “So safe here that I’m going to take a nap.” Nov-27-2009 |
 “I’m such a cute girl, right?” Nov-28-2009 |
 Lucy with new friend Dan at dog park. Nov-28-2009 |
 Lucy with new friend Vinnie at dog park. Nov-29-2009 |
 Lucy with new friend Micah at dog park. Nov-30-2009 |
 Cuddling on the sofa Dec-01-2009 |
 Snooze time Dec-02-2009 |
 Watching a movie Dec-03-2009 |
 My new pink ski jacket, from Ms. J and and her doxies four. Dec-04-2009 |
 "I hear they have good corn dogs 'n tater tots." Dec-05-2009 |
 Got my truck, my bed, my blankie. Dec-06-2009 |
 Meeting Ed. Dec-07-2009 |
 Lucy's first snow. Dec-08-2009 |
 "I love my new pink sweater!" Dec-09-2009 |
 "I'm Santa's Elf!" From J&S, CJ and Gator. Dec-10-2009 |
 Snoozin' Elf Dec-10-2009 |
 "Love my new sweater and toys, too!" (from J&S, CJ and Gator) Dec-10-2009 |
 Ho! Ho! Ho! The Heidi Klum photo shoot. |
 Lucy after one spiked eggnog. |
 Lucy after two spiked eggnogs. "...and to all a good night!" |
May 2009 
2007 Freightliner Columbia w/ Sundowner RV Horse Trailer  My New Toy! Can't wait to use it to get around at horse shows! 
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on Mother's Day 2009 Here is what I did today: I took a sweet old Thoroughbred mare with Cushing's Disease and turned her into a graceful (albeit still sway backed) swan. Lucy was such a perfect girl, standing perfectly still during the four hour transformation. I think she even thinks she's sexy once again! The pictures were just too drastic not to share and it's a good reminder for all of us: don't forget about your inner beauty, even when your outer beauty is seemingly fading away! |
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Ms. Lucy is an Idaho-born and raised Thoroughbred of undetermined aged. She spent time on the racetracks in the West before being adopted for use as a dressage horse. She retired a few years ago and was only recently diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome. Blood work is being done now and soon she will begin a course of medication that will help prolong her life in comfort and decent health. Cushing's Syndrome (hyperadrenocorticism) in horses is the result of a benign tumor on the pituatary gland which affects the horse's entire endocrine system and causes a myriad of symptoms including: excessive thirst and urination; abnormal hair growth, including heavy, coarse, and even curly hair, which is generally very difficult for the horse to shed in the spring; swayback; pot belly; malaise; dull eyes; drab coat; increased appetite but no weight gain; chronic painful laminitis; loss of muscle over the topline; compromised immune system; respiratory complications; skin infections; foot and oral abscesses; and periodontal disease. Typically onset is in older horses, over age 20. If diagnosis is made early and treatment begun promptly, the horse may have several more years of health however most treatment is palative in nature to make the horse as comfortable as possible for its remaining days. In caring for a horse with Cushing's Syndrome, it's important to reduce stress around the horse; keep fresh water and food readily available; keep horse clipped in hot weather and blanketed in cold weather; groom frequently to reduce skin disease; maintain good hoof care; maintain good dental routine; keep horse away from new horses to the site or those who may be ill; maintain immunization and worming routines; restrict simple carbohydrates. Our beloved horse Biggie Boy (Stand By Me) was diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome when he was 23 years old. Because his internal thermometer was out of whack from the disease, he kept a very thick, slightly curly coat when all the other horses were shedding out in the spring. He was clipped just as Lucy was and kept in a large stall with lots of water, quality food, and two fans that summer. He had a private turnout door at the back of his stall so he could come and go at will however he spent sunny days in his stall with the fans blowing down on him and went out into his private paddock in the cool of the night. Biggie Boy was humanely euthanized in September of his 24th year when he laid down and refused to get up again. I sat, that night, in his paddock with his big old head in my lap, stroking his face and reassuring him as he closed his eyes for the last time. |
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STAND BY ME aka Big, Biggie Boy Grandson of Majestic Prince
Apr-20-1980 ~~ Sep-12-2004 We buried him by moonlight next to the pond Rest in Peace, Dear Friend |
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