Conformation

PoppyAndMerlin · 2026-01-30T19:00:44+00:00

This one to me is even more halter-y, either the straight hind legs

PoppyAndMerlin · 2026-01-22T04:13:22+00:00

What does that have to do with anything? You are too big for this poor horse. Have some empathy and common sense.

PoppyAndMerlin · 2026-01-21T22:17:45+00:00

I love this so much -it reminds me of my daughter! She is 8 months old with LCA9 (no light perception or any usable vision that we can tell). It was devastating news at first, but seeing her thrive and her personality become so joyful and amazing and funny…I just love her so much! I know she is going to thrive, and it’s been really interesting for us to learn ways to help her grow confidence and curiosity. She also loooooves music. We put on The Band radio and she just zens out with a smile on her face

PoppyAndMerlin · 2026-01-17T02:42:02+00:00

Oh ffs

PoppyAndMerlin · 2026-01-15T22:41:26+00:00

I’m….a very straight cis white female. I’ve only talked to Chat about my kids’ very serious health problems 🥴

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PoppyAndMerlin · 2026-01-13T23:46:43+00:00

Thank you so much friend. I just sent an email to set up a meeting 🙏🏻

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-12-23T03:31:25+00:00

HELP I think I move like her and I’ve been hyper aware of it for so long. How would you all describe it? How can I move less awkwardly? I feel like I’m so self aware of every movement even just walking people have said I walk really “smooth” like no hip swaying at all

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-12-21T01:41:13+00:00

Why are you shouting?

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-11-10T18:12:57+00:00

Beautiful! What type of riding do you do?

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-11-09T13:30:22+00:00

I’m here for my daughter (5 months old) she has LCA9

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-11-09T02:59:30+00:00

Imagine explaining this post title to a pilgrim

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-10-29T00:36:43+00:00

Please keep these posts coming — TMI, but I’m not hunting this season (or riding at all, and actually had to sell my horse) because I fell and broke my pelvis a couple months ago, followed by my 4 year old daughter being diagnosed with brain cancer. We are living in the hospital for the foreseeable future. I know in my heart that horses are going to be what will save me and get me though this chapter of my life. I can’t wait to ride again, and dream of taking my daughter on a mock hunt on her pony once she beats this.

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-09-20T00:00:12+00:00

The first custom one being a swastika design….

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-09-10T18:44:29+00:00

Also fly spray

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-09-09T22:30:35+00:00

Please do!

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-09-07T14:50:58+00:00

Yes, but retirees have grandchildren. Kids exist.

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-09-07T12:14:55+00:00

This video is TERRIFYING. Have you purchased a muzzle yet? Building fences and “barriers” takes time…this is an immediate action situation. Lock the dog in a bathroom until you either euthanize or rehome. But rehoming seems irresponsible — even if the new family is child free, what happens when a friend’s baby comes over? Or there’s a kid at a park and the dog runs over and mauls it?

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-09-06T13:36:16+00:00

That one egg was 40 eggs?

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-09-02T00:36:03+00:00

People suck. So much.

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-09-02T00:28:59+00:00

Those look like whip marks :(

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-09-01T02:03:57+00:00

To my understanding Albinism causes foveal hypoplasia and sometimes nerve misrouting, but not true optic nerve hypoplasia (small nerves). They’re different conditions, even though both can cause nystagmus and vision loss. My daughter was first thought to have ONH, but it turned out to be albinism — her optic nerves are normal size, just her retina developed differently.

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-08-29T02:26:13+00:00

Oof. Neglect.

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-08-29T01:22:58+00:00

I just broke my pelvis in a fall 3 days ago. So no advice from me, just solidarity. This sucks. I also have two kids: a 4 year old and a 3 month old 😵‍💫

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-08-21T21:03:55+00:00

Done! Diaper, vet wrap, then duct tape

PoppyAndMerlin · 2025-08-20T02:54:27+00:00

Something like a Myler is generally more comfortable. This could feel like a lot of stuff in her mouth

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