|
|
 |
|
#41
11-06-2007, 09:01 AM
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
|
|
#42
11-06-2007, 04:07 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Honu -
Thank you so very much for the emotional yet eloquent updates. If there was anybody who was indifferent to Tin when this first broke, I'm positive that you've got 'em all praying for the old guy now. Good luck to you, Tin and the rest of the connections, and please continue to keep us updated.
|
|
#45
11-06-2007, 04:27 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Mandella at 6:30...
__________________
All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans
|
|
#47
11-06-2007, 04:30 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Maybe Allday will call in to talk about the fine he got from last year's Arlington Million.
|
|
#48
11-07-2007, 03:08 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
|
|
#49
11-09-2007, 01:55 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Hi folks ,
Here's an update on Tinny , the swelling in his right front leg is coming down and his spirits are still good. We have had to give a little bit of tranquilizer here and there because he has been squeeling and moving around too much. He is so smart you cant even open a mint in the office without him looking in to see if its for him or not , lol , he is so funny he rests his head on his hay rack as he is looking in, so pitiful the look he gives. He is still not favoring his hurt leg and is standing on all fours , his temp has been normal and his feet are not carrying a pulse or heat. We have had to put a small mud bucket by his his stall to keep the hotwalkers from walking by too close , its still his herd and he likes to pin his ears at the other horses when they walk by just so they know he is still the boss. To answer the question about someone being with him all the time ( it was asked on another forum) , we are all there from 5am until past 11am , then the daywatch person ( who we have always anyway) is there until everyone comes back in the afternoon. When we finish up at 4 pm Jim-bo our night watchman is there until about 4 30 in the morning or until the first person comes in . Richard doesnt like us to spoil the horses in the front of the stall because it makes them beg ( we do it anyway when he is not looking ,lol) but I catch him more than once a morning scratching behind Tinnys ears and petting him and Tinny returns the favor my hugging him with his head and licking Richards neck. We are still overwhelmed by the outpouring of love , gifts and cards for Tinny , its such a comforting feeling knowing so many care this horse. I will give updates about every week or so , thanks again for all your prayers and well wishes , it really means alot to all of us.
__________________
Horses are like strawberries....they can go bad overnight. Charlie Whittingham
|
|
#50
11-09-2007, 02:08 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
This is great to hear Honu - thanks for the update. And keep on spoiling him, he deserves it!!!
|
|
#52
11-09-2007, 04:41 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Great update, Honu, thanks so much, and good news that things are going well - what a lucky horse Tin Man is, to have people that obviously care so much about him.
__________________
"Have the clean racing people run any ads explaining that giving a horse a Starbucks and a chocolate poppyseed muffin for breakfast would likely result in a ten year suspension for the trainer?" - Dr. Andrew Roberts
|
|
#55
11-18-2007, 07:00 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Still being a model patient I hope?
|
|
#56
11-18-2007, 08:06 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Hey everyone,
Sorry its been a little longer than usual, my computer crashed so Ive been dealing with that . Tinny is doing good , the swelling in his hurt leg is looking alot better and he now gets to have the bandages off for about 15 to 20 mins a day to let his leg air out . We are still icing him 3 times a day and he is getting trentol for his feet twice a day and they seem to be holding sway , some mornings there is just a bit of heat but nothing to be alarmed about at this point. Someone sent him a card the other day with a check enclosed for 20$ for carrots and mints which is just the cutest damn thing I have ever seen. We are all still amazed and feeling blessed for the outpouring of love for him. Yesterday I pulled his halter back and was scratching behind his ears and his eyes went to half mast , he was so calm and relaxed , I kissed him bellow his eye about three times , as I couldnt help myself he was just so calm . I really think above anything he enjoys the scratches the most , we dont give him many treats because we dont want him to get too excited , and as always Richard touches and pets him more than once a morning , the old horse just seems to know how sorry he is that this all happend because he always hugs him with his head . Thanks again folks for everything , we so much appriciate your cards and well wishes , if you want to send him anything just send it to the Santa Anita stable office c/o Richard Mandella and they will bring it to the barn . Thanks again and Im sorry I was late with the update .
__________________
Horses are like strawberries....they can go bad overnight. Charlie Whittingham
|
|
#58
11-18-2007, 08:35 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Honu,
Thanks for the updates. Tinny is also in my thoughts prayers. Fight!!! Tin Guy! Like you said, if one of these puts their head in the crook of your arm... I know that feeling. Shucks, one of the fillies would have climbed into my lap like a little kitten if she'd of fit. Give Tinny a mint and a scratch behind the ears for me. DTS
|
|
#59
11-19-2007, 07:01 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Thanks for the report, Honu.
Dunbar
__________________
Curlin and Hard Spun finish 1,2 in the 2007 BC Classic, demonstrating how competing in all three Triple Crown races ruins a horse for the rest of the year...see avatar photo from REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
|
Linear Mode
