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Weaning, complicated?

Weaning, complicated?

You could say, when a determined foal runs into its own stall instead of following its mother to their joint stall, it's time to wean. Venda has been running around determinedly since she was two weeks old, then it …
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Mystery pain

Mystery pain

It seems life can't be easy. Or maybe I'm doing it wrong. Starting from the horses. Disasters follow each other like hurricanes. 2014 was suppose to be a year of joy. The dream of having my own stables had come …
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Venda and her big sis

Venda and her big sis

It was a bitter sweet day. My beloved furry baby  Noa  past away three years to date and Venda turned into a three month old (September 1st). It had been long since I saw Vipsu's first born, Ilpo, but I finally got a …
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Post-partum uterine infection

Post-partum uterine infection

After every disaster I find myself thinking this is just the calm before the next storm. Every time the storm is closer than expected. And usually worse than the one before. Day after Venda was born, I told our vet Vips…
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Same but different

Same but different

Foaling your mare isn't quite like working at the assembly line. Not for me atleast. It's hard enough to keep the mare alive and the results may vary. Both foals have been beauties but I still cannot say Vipsu …
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Almost all clear

Almost all clear

My temper got the better of me. We've been more than pleased with treatment we've got at Hyvinkää equine hospital but this time I felt beaten. I tried to book a follow up for Venda few times. Every time the new …
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Venda's Limbs

Venda's Limbs

Venda was born with quite straight legs. Her hind legs were mildly windswept, that's all. It took them few days to straighten up and as they did so, her front legs got more buck kneed. Both are quite common in new b…
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Hoof loose

Hoof loose

It was one of those days. Life seemed almost normal which is too good to be true in our books. I almost smiled, looked like a spasm I guess. It is almost dangerous for me to relax. Everytime I even begin to think things…
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