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Hoofladys for Education Awareness and Research
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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