First of all, horses are so frustating.
As of about three weeks ago everything was going great. The boys were looking good and ready for Heritage Park. Until that friday night when i tried to ride Shorty.... Poor guy, he just wasn't himself, i knew something was wrong but i just didn't know what. I ended up getting on him, just for him to collaspe under me. I called the vet, he came out and said EPM..... well that was two weeks ago tonight, and poor Shorty was diganosed with EPM after a spinal tap was performed, and is currently undergoing treatment to get well again. So he is out for the rest of the fall season.
However O'malley is still going strong, he had a 4th place finish at Heritage park in the open Prelim. We would have been higher but we had a stupid stop on XC, oh well we learn from all our mistakes. But he is doing great and is getting ready for the AEC's in the Preliminary Horse division, so watch for us!
So its on to the AEC's, with Shorty left at home recovering from his attack of the EPM bug.... protazoa or however you spell it. Then its on to Greenwood, maybe the ICP thing in Missiouri we haven't decided yet, then Holly Hill and on to OCALA for the CCI*! my baby is growing up!
Until next time,
KICK ON AND STAY STRONG
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Rockin' Shamrock Ranch is located in Wynnewood, Ok just south of Oklahoma City. We specialize in the sport of 3-Day Eventing. Our trainer, Alex LaRue has competed through the CIC** level and is available for coaching or training. We also offer a selection of top young prospects, OTTB's, and going horses for sale. Our breeding programs is centered around an Irish Sport Horse base, with Warmblood influences. Contact us at areavyoungrider@aol.com for more information.
