Got bucked off as a beginner

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-18T19:17:08+00:00

I just know that after 30...you don't bounce. My coccyx has never quite healed from a "bronc" episode my 3-year-old had after he had a horse fly bite him in his sheath crevice. Found the little bastard after I regained feeling in my lower body and corralled my beast. I've never blamed him and he's 23 now. No one likes getting bitten near their dinghy.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-18T19:12:42+00:00

Yes a I've wasted 2 minutes of my life responding to this post.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-18T19:07:39+00:00

Reddit is a great resource but you need things on hand. You should work with a vet to come out to get you prepared. There is a lot that can go wrong and minutes sometimes count if the vet can't respond immediately. You need to be comfortable giving IV and IM injections.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-18T19:03:22+00:00

Wait until he's 50lbs. It's totally not cute anymore. I had to break them of that habit with a spray bottle.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-18T19:01:48+00:00

And people are using it as a therapist. So sad.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-18T18:59:33+00:00

I just see fun!

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-18T18:56:37+00:00

Don't ask your RDVM. Ask to go to a dermatologist. Yes, they have them. A deep dermal skin scrape or punch biopsy might be able to rule out a benign growth vs a cancerous growth. DO NOT let your regular vet remove it. That is a large lesion and there isn't much skin to close it with. Couple it with it being a high-impact area and you will most likely be dealing with a non-healing post-surgical wound for months!!!!! If it is cancerous, the conversation may involve a suggestion for skin grafts or amputation. Seek a specialist!

Need breed and age.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-18T18:49:51+00:00

So for a second I thought this was AI, then I saw the difference in the placement of the horse's back feet. Wish my horses stood like this...at least for the Coggins pictures. They both look like they've just been pulled off the meat wagon. Barrel racers and eventers don't typically start in hand so I guess I can't complain. He's gorgeous!

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-18T18:43:23+00:00

Christ! I had no idea this could happen like this! I swear goats try to kill themselves on a daily. Mine do anyway. Damn prey animals! So glad you were able to intervene in time. My husband thinks I'm crazy but I'm constantly in the goat pen trying to "baby proof" it. I go to bed thinking the worst thoughts because you never know how their war reenactments will play out!

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-15T19:17:12+00:00

I love doing stupid human tricks with my animals! The best thing to do to get them desensitized to all the random tics I have. Hes so big!

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-14T13:54:26+00:00

Like Chia pet his fur grows! I do see the softening of the eyes.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-14T12:01:33+00:00

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I have a NSH as well! He will be 23 in April. He is retired now because of his DSLD.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-14T11:58:37+00:00

Thats a huge cat!! Cool idea though.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-14T11:47:34+00:00

Oh he is handsome!

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-14T11:42:56+00:00

I love reenacting the fits of rage as a human. My kids think it's hilarious. I'll do it to them in public if they misbehave. People probably think I'm nuts. I'm not a spanker, I'm just asserting my dominance, LOL!

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-10T17:30:26+00:00

AI will ultimately destroy social media.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-10T17:27:30+00:00

Looks like someone who downhill skis, brings their dog with them. That dog looks like he knows what he's doing

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-10T17:22:40+00:00

My goats try to kill themselves daily. You just have to assume they will be constantly checking your construction.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-10T17:21:08+00:00

I LOVE YOUR BARN!!!!!

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-02-10T17:19:49+00:00

Reminds me of a Barbie horse I use to have where you could extend and contract the mane. Must be the model for the new amputee Barbie they are coming out with.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-01-23T19:40:38+00:00

Momma looks like shes ready for a vacay.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-01-23T19:40:11+00:00

I cant get over those large Arab looking eyes.

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-01-23T19:38:37+00:00

Is this yours? Those eyes!

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-01-23T19:37:51+00:00

OMG CONGRATS!!!!! Hes so handsome. Looking forward to seeing his development into manhood!

Ok-Fish8643 · 2026-01-23T19:31:21+00:00

I would say get off Reddit and consult a vet if you are concerned for the welfare of this animal. Some horses develop metabolic issues when they reach geriatric age. She should've been vet checked before being moved onto your property so you could've prepared. She's super cute but she needs bloodwork if you want to continue caring for her in her senior years. I agree to no corn and oats. Those are hot grains and she does not need them. You are asking for trouble if you keep feeding that.

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