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The Eyes Have It!

November 13th, 2009

Just when Fantom was getting back in his groove after surgery to repair a double fracture of his right hind splint bone, he developed bilateral refractory ulcers of the eyes. We don’t know what caused the ulcers–there could be any number of causes. It just seems like it’s been forever that we’ve been treating his eyes. Many, many thanks to Dr. Kerby Weaver of Wilhite and Frees for the wonderful, compassionate care he has given Fantom. I think we have rounded the corner and are making one final charge to clear this stuff up. The really good news is that his eyesight is not affected. Poor dude, it has just not been his year. I’ve seen a lot of the vets at Wilhite and Frees this summer, and have an immense amount of respect for these guys–they conduct themselves with the utmost of integrity. I can’t imagine any of them ever giving a deliberate misdiagnosis of a horse–but then . . . what vet with any integrity would do something like that? None that I know.

Baby Boo is settling nicely into his new digs and is very happy with his in/out accomodations and his new pasture mate, Jade. I am happy to have him closer so I can visit much more often. He is such a sweet little boy and I am looking forward to watching him develop over the next few months.

Jonni is bumping up our training in preparation for coming out at first level next spring. Whew! The work is difficult, but I love the physical and mental challenge. Okay, okay, I’m super sore tonight–I’ll admit that. I’ll also admit that I am not totally physically prepared–who knew that sitting a trot was so . . . well, difficult. I need to build up my stamina because I can post the trot during warmup, but the rest of the ride is in a sitting trot. And trust me–even though there are bras advertised as bounce-free, nothing holds these babies in. I dream of a breast reduction.

I went to my first KU basketball game on Tuesday evening. Allen Field House did not tremble and shake when I walked in. I really had fun–the company was wonderful, and the whole place was rockin’. I might even be persuaded at some point in time to switch over to the dark side, that is, if I can find a KU shirt with sparkles.

Tomorrow night is sushi and Cosmos with my dear friend–it’s been a long time, and we have TONS to catch up on. I can’t wait.

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