Comments on: Jordan’s Open Thread

By: djmm

djmm — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:46:05 +0000

This may sound weird but Chihuahua’s help with human colic. Old folk remedy but I have seen it work miracles, just bringing one into a room with a suffering child. Something in the dander. Don’t know if bring a chihuahua near the horse would help but it might be worth a try. Best wishes for Jordan!

djmm

By: Chisum

Chisum — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:08:08 +0000

Have you considered probiotics for Jordan?

Natasha Trenev at Natren has formulated beneficial bacteria specifically for horses. Could improve digestion. Certainly will do no harm.

We have had near miraculous results with probiotics specific for our cats and dogs.

Best wishes for a full recovery.

By: JulieD

JulieD — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:12:07 +0000

RRRA,

My horse whisperer gave me the following advice:

Many causes for colic. It can be very serious. Do you know if they caught it early? Tubing and getting mineral oil into system so that bowel cleared is traditional treatment, unless twisted intestine. Where are they in the treatment process?

I will pray that they have caught it early enough. What are the gut sounds? Still active? They usually start w pain reliever and walking to see if movement will activate bowel. Then move to tubing w oil. If these are not working, not good. At age 22 surgical intervention on this horse is still possible, but risky.

My horse whisperer is my dearest childhood friend who has among other four-legged friends: numerous Arabians, a collection of other horses including horses she has rescued from death, rescue dogs, and cats.

She quit practicing law, bought a mill and now internationally sells specialty horse feed and has several mills. She developed the feed to save a blind mare who wouldn’t eat.

A month later, the blind mare delivered a healthy foal.

I grew up with horses as did many of my friends. One of my friends is a horse trainer who also has Jack Russell terriers, another is seriously into dressage and has an empty house where she lets cats live, another girlfriend is a barrel racer – quarter horses, and we used to “round up the cows and donkeys” at a ranch her parents owned, but never visited.

My heart goes out to you. They are such innocents. And Jordan is so handsome. I’ll keep him in my prayers.

By: RedWhiteAndBlue

RedWhiteAndBlue — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:06:15 +0000

To RRRA and Jordan,
best thoughts and wishes for a solid and complete recovery.

By: okasha skatsi

okasha skatsi — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:51:52 +0000

Prayer and good vibes to Jordan for a complete and speedy recovery.

By: RebelCarol

RebelCarol — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:15:03 +0000

RRRA, I forgot to mention that my 26-yr. old Prince has gone through two surgeries to remove bladder stones and was laid up for a full year after tearing 90% of the tendon in his right hind leg. He is on a special diet to try to prevent any more bladder stones.

Prince sends a nicker Jordan’s way.

By: RebelCarol

RebelCarol — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:06:13 +0000

RRRA: As the owner of a 26-yr. old horse,(who still thinks he’s 6), I know full well what you are going through. My prayers are for Jordan’s complete recovery. Heck, Jordan is a youngster compared to my Prince, so I know Jordan will get well.

By: VMorris

VMorris — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:32:38 +0000

My horse and I are praying for both you and Jordon. God Bless You!

By: Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy

Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:28:23 +0000

Oh, THANK YOU, SFIndie! That is so kind and generous of you! Wow – I am really touched!

By: Uppity Woman

Uppity Woman — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:59:01 +0000

Amy, sister, I am so sorry Jordan’s having problems. All my good vibes are with you. I love my animals and I know this must be hard for you. Come on, Jordan, rally!

By: Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy

Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:35:47 +0000

Good eye – yes, he is around a lot of sand, but gets monthly “sandblasting” (the first week of the month). The vet last night checked for sand levels to see if that was causing the problem, but it was minimal…

As of our last visit (just got back), no real change. Our wonderful stable owner had just made him more “tea,” and will check him every 3 hrs overnight.

BuzzLatte, LOVE the name of your kitten! I do hope she recovers fully from her ailment. And awesome abt the Reiki treatment! That is really something! Cool!

Thanks again, everyone – I appreciate your prayers, comments, suggestions, and stories!

By: SFIndie

SFIndie — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:33:58 +0000

Great idea, Buzz Latte. I’m a Reiki Master and will send healing energy now, and I encourage all other Reiki practitioners out there to send Reiki healing energy to Jordan!

By: Buzz Latte

Buzz Latte — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:17:41 +0000

RRRA – I’ve lit a candle for your Jordan. Our little “Wednesday” (as in ADDAMS), the kitten with the surly attitude is recovering from a cold-type virus after a trip to the vet and some distance reiki from a friend who is a reiki master. Actually, Wednesday is more active after her reiki session…it’s a trip!!

Reiki might help Jordan…

By: rolling_thunder

rolling_thunder — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:08:02 +0000

They had Alan Keyes on as a guest the other night. If you email him, barhfarms@gmail.com be sure it doesn’t go to his spam and be sure to have a catchy subject. He deletes if it looks like spam.

By: SFIndie

SFIndie — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:06:23 +0000

RRRA – my thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful Jordan.