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Website designed and maintained by Nancy Frishkorn AA, CHCP
Liberated Horsemanship Instructor www.liberatedhorsemanship.com
Liberated Horsemanship Instructor www.liberatedhorsemanship.com
Annie’s Story
Annie was born June 5th 2004.
When I first saw her she was investigating a Jeep.
Barely two months old, she couldn’t reach in far
enough to nose the dashboard. She was adorable.
Her curiosity and confidence opened a whole new world for me For the next two
years, we studied natural horsemanship,learned groundwork skills and took
many walks in the nearby Game Lands. After what seemed like a process of trial
and error; I decided that Annie should attend Clinton Anderson’s Downunder
Horsemanship. In January 2007, Annie started her training. She instantly bonded
with Clinton’s apprentice, Mary. It was the perfect match, respect and trust
provided a positive foundation for Annie future. In March, Annie was diagnosed
with EPM. Mary recognized the symptoms, and had come to know Annie well
enough to realize that Annie’s actions were not by choice or simple clumsiness.
There had been little signs of the disease the summer and fall prior to her
training; but nothing that sent up a red flag that there was something seriously
wrong. Mary’s knowledge and concern saved Annie’s life. Annie came home for
two months of medication and rest. I began my search for a new farrier. I found
Nancy while searching the internet for a natural hoof trimmer in Pennsylvania.This
is what I wrote: Annie needs a farrier who is patient. To look at her, you would
never guess that she has been ill. She can walk trot and canter like the breeze.
She is good when a pick up her hoofs, but seems to have a bit of trouble when
her hoof is placed between the farrier’s knees. Does she pull her hoof back
because she looses her balance or is she just being bad? I know that Annie has
a need to trust. Loosing your sense of balance can be a frightening for a human,
I cannot imagine how my Annie must have felt when her hind quarters went out
from under her the first time. I will continue to work with her acceptance of this
farrier’s position and am looking into the benefits of massage therapy to help
stimulate her neurological recovery. The prognosis is good; the vets believe that
she will recover with little or no residual damage. Nancy’s didn’t even hesitate in
her response and willingness to work with Annie. Annie saw in Nancy a person
she could trust. Nancy’s compassion and understanding have turned what was an
unpleasant and dreaded experience into a rewarding interaction of horse and
human. Annie completed her training at Downunder Horsemanship several weeks
ago. The final four hour lesson was amazing. Annie had learned so much; she
was sure footed and so willingly responsive. Her confidence restored. Through
Annie’s bout with EPM, I have learned many things. I know I have to be mindful
of her getting tired. I need to keep her healthy and fit. Through Annie’s eyes, I
have seen the goodness in people that she has trusts. She is my peace. Our
journey has been blessed.
Happy trails to all, Bev.
Annie was born June 5th 2004.
When I first saw her she was investigating a Jeep.
Barely two months old, she couldn’t reach in far
enough to nose the dashboard. She was adorable.
Her curiosity and confidence opened a whole new world for me For the next two
years, we studied natural horsemanship,learned groundwork skills and took
many walks in the nearby Game Lands. After what seemed like a process of trial
and error; I decided that Annie should attend Clinton Anderson’s Downunder
Horsemanship. In January 2007, Annie started her training. She instantly bonded
with Clinton’s apprentice, Mary. It was the perfect match, respect and trust
provided a positive foundation for Annie future. In March, Annie was diagnosed
with EPM. Mary recognized the symptoms, and had come to know Annie well
enough to realize that Annie’s actions were not by choice or simple clumsiness.
There had been little signs of the disease the summer and fall prior to her
training; but nothing that sent up a red flag that there was something seriously
wrong. Mary’s knowledge and concern saved Annie’s life. Annie came home for
two months of medication and rest. I began my search for a new farrier. I found
Nancy while searching the internet for a natural hoof trimmer in Pennsylvania.This
is what I wrote: Annie needs a farrier who is patient. To look at her, you would
never guess that she has been ill. She can walk trot and canter like the breeze.
She is good when a pick up her hoofs, but seems to have a bit of trouble when
her hoof is placed between the farrier’s knees. Does she pull her hoof back
because she looses her balance or is she just being bad? I know that Annie has
a need to trust. Loosing your sense of balance can be a frightening for a human,
I cannot imagine how my Annie must have felt when her hind quarters went out
from under her the first time. I will continue to work with her acceptance of this
farrier’s position and am looking into the benefits of massage therapy to help
stimulate her neurological recovery. The prognosis is good; the vets believe that
she will recover with little or no residual damage. Nancy’s didn’t even hesitate in
her response and willingness to work with Annie. Annie saw in Nancy a person
she could trust. Nancy’s compassion and understanding have turned what was an
unpleasant and dreaded experience into a rewarding interaction of horse and
human. Annie completed her training at Downunder Horsemanship several weeks
ago. The final four hour lesson was amazing. Annie had learned so much; she
was sure footed and so willingly responsive. Her confidence restored. Through
Annie’s bout with EPM, I have learned many things. I know I have to be mindful
of her getting tired. I need to keep her healthy and fit. Through Annie’s eyes, I
have seen the goodness in people that she has trusts. She is my peace. Our
journey has been blessed.
Happy trails to all, Bev.
Bev Floom
and Annie
and Annie
All Natural Hoof Care
Author: Nancy Frishkorn
testimonial by:
Beverly Floom
updated 14.01.11
testimonial by:
Beverly Floom
updated 14.01.11
EPM- Holistic Healing
Annie has been
on MOP and
ABC Plus-
Advanced
Biological
Concepts,she
has had no
further issues
as of Jan. 2011
on MOP and
ABC Plus-
Advanced
Biological
Concepts,she
has had no
further issues
as of Jan. 2011