Please say a little prayer for me - Tragic Update

[lalecl]

I feel off a horse today and injured my ribs. Think a couple may be cracked and i also learned i would much rather ride an big horse than a small one.

Took a shower from that and walked out side where Ellis and our son were feeding up when they called me to come.

one of my mares was down and cast close to the turn of the lane so the fence was in her way to get up. Got her up but she was pretty winded and sore that much was obvious.

I made a phone call to make sure important folks knew what was going on. Well that turned into colic, stress related i am sure but we have been up all night long. Let me tell you when you cannot breathe and walk at the same time it is not fun.

I have a 9 am appointment with Sherriff Gootee so my son and daughter in law are coming to stay with my girl to keep a close eye on her and the rest of the wild bunch.

She is tired too I am sure so please just say a pray for us both. Thanks in advance.

[Edurne]

ouch..... sorry to hear about your ribs.....

[motorgypsy]

OUch!!! Sorry to hear about your fall and the mare.

When Kyle broke three ribs slipping and falling onto the tailgate of the pickup in the rain we put DMSO gel on the area, put seran wrap over it and then iced it for a full day. He was pain free in 9 days. The last time he broke ribs (a trip in the dark and hit the edge of the shower) he was in pain for three months so we're sold on the DMSO and ice for sure.

Let us know how the mare is doing!!

[Terri]

Oh Liela, I am so sorry. What a day! I hope you and your mare are feeling MUCH better this morning. :hug

[swaite]

Oh no - Hope things get better! Thinking of you.........

[Laura S]

OH, wishing you both best wishes. I hope your ribs heal up quickly. Although somehow I don't think you're gonna let it get in your way anyway! I hope your mare is fully recovered this am.

[PasoPerson38]

Sending a prayer that you both start feeling much better! And that you can get the rest you need.
Keep us updated on YOU and the mare.

[Soltera]

Ouch, indeed. When it rains, it pours, huh? Hope the mare is okay - casting must be their worst nightmare.

The DMSO wrap sounds interesting, but I always wonder about using a product with no testing on humans. Or has there been? Gives me a horrible taste in the mouth! Have to wonder about long term effects, but if it was that effective on ribs....and we all know how effective it is on equines....

[Carol Nelson]

Hey, girlfriend, neither one of us is at the age where we need to be falling off a horse....it hurts so DARNED much anymore... ;-)
Hope you're better soon as is your darling girl...keep us posted on both of you.

[Bonnie M]

Oh no Leila! I am so sorry that you fell and for your mare.

Hope and pray you both recover and quick!

[DSDECKERT]

Sure hope you are both doing better today - falling is scary business....we don't bounce as well as we used to!

Keep us posted!

[Linda Y]

OMG! You poor girl! What Carol said...we are too old for falling off horses. I certainly hope you fell better quick, and that your mare is just stressed a little and bounces back. Thoughts and hugs going out to you.

[Soltera]

Not that you need to be sitting at a computer right now, but do let us know if you and your mare are okay....like Carol said, falling off is for young folk - they still bounce back up when they hit - we just lay there and groan. Sure hope you recover quickly!

[Pasogirlz]

Prayers for you to heal up real soon. :hug

[Terry Wallace]

Leila... I hope you are feeling better today.

I hope the mare is also doing well...

NOW..do NOT leave us "hanging" like that..... tell us why you would rather ride a bigger horse than a smaller one.... do you want to be FARTHER from the ground?

Cracked ribs can sure hurt...keep your elbows "in".... I have suffered from those before and the pain is horrible.... what ever you do...do NOT sneeze! Stifle it and grab a pillow to hold onto!

[Jasfino]

Prayers headed your way.. Take it easy and take care of yourself...((hugs))

[Carol Nelson]

Leila just informed me that her mare is gone...please include Leila in your prayers...she needs them. :(

[paintedhorizon]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this!

[My Pasos]

I am SO sorry to hear that!!! You are such a good hearted person!!!

Our prayers are with you both!!! :hug :hug

[Soltera]

Oh, my soul weeps for you! Here's praying for a mended heart, a strengthened body and lots and lots of encouragement for your soul.

[Laura S]

OMG, Leila I am so sorry to hear about your mare. That is so tragic. You are in my thoughts and prayers. :hug

[Monty]

Sorry to hear you were hurt and about the mare - :hug
Have to wonder if the mare was cast ,because, she was having colic before you found her ?

[PasoVicki]

I'm so sorry about your mare, Leila.

Please take care of yourself.

[Terri]

OOOOH, Liela I am sooooo, sorry :cry: I don't know how to express how much this saddens me. :hug I wish I knew what to say to make this easier. :cry:

[Brigitte]

I'm so sorry, :hug

[Edurne]

oh so very sorry Leila.

[motorgypsy]

OH Leila there is no way for me to say how sad this makes me. My heart breaks at the thought of your loss. Please know how much we care.

[appyday]

How horrible I feel just awful for you and your poor mare...peace be with her... :cry:

[pnalley]

Leila,
I am so sorry about your loss. I klnow how much you love your horses.

[Linda Y]

Oh, God, Leila. I am so, so sorry. Words can't express it. Here is the biggest cyber hug I can send.
crying for your loss and your hurt.

[Mellifluous]

I am so sorry!!!!

:hug

[Buffy111_99]

I also would like to say how sorry I am Leila. You are a very kind and caring person and I am sorry that you are going through this tragedy.

[Pasogirlz]

Big hugs Leila. I know how you feel about your "babies".

[GeorgeGuns]

Oh Liela, this is terrible!!!! I am SO sorry and sending you big warm iwuvu hugs.

[Pasomom]

Leila, I am so sadden to hear of your mare. Hugs and love to you and please try to take it easy and don't cry...that will only hurt your ribs more! She will be with your others at the rainbow bridge, awaiting the arrival of her beloved caretaker.

:angel

[PASOFAN]

(((((hugs)))) thoughts and my prayers are with you.... I am so sorowful for you and your horse.. May you be able to heal in your injurys and saddness of you loose... Take care my friend...

[ErinC]

hugs, thinking/praying for you!

[lalecl]

Thank you all for your thoughts.

But I want you to know I was truly blessed and honored to be chosen to care for Reina in her golden years. Yes chosen. Reina actually belonged to Barb Preiss, I never changed her papers because Miss Barb loved her so much. She has always belonged to Miss Barb and nothing will change that. She was Miss Barb's "first paso" that started her in the breed, if i remember correctly.

Thanks to Miss Barb, Reina gave us many happy times. We loved Reina very very much.

I want to say thank you Miss Barb for allowing me to be a part of Reina's life.

[PLEASURE PASOFINO]

:hug

[Jasfino]

I am so very sorry to hear about Reina. I remember how excited you were when she came to you.. and know you loved her very much. (((hugs))) They are only ours for a short time...precious gifts....

[PasoJoy]

So sorry about your mare, Leila... (and Barb, sorry for you too):(

And cracked ribs are awful, BTDT....

[CarolU]

OUCH Leila! So sorry about the ribs. I've been there and it sure hurts! Hope you heal wall.

Very sorry to read about Reina. I remember Barb talking about her and she was a much loved horse.

Try not to stress youself now and take time to heal.

[motorgypsy]

Reina was a wonderful mare. I believe we rode with her a few years ago. I'm so sorry to hear that she didn't make it. How old was she??

[lalecl]

She was 31 years 4 months and 14 days old

[PasoPerson38]

Wow 31...It sounds like she had a wonderful life filled with loving, caring people. Praying for your comfort and healing.

[ErinC]

it was so nice to talk to you,
here is a hug!!!
xoxoxoxox
:hug
for You and Miss Barb!

[motorgypsy]

Just goes to show what love, good nutrition and good vets can do for the lifespan of horses. Perhaps we rode with her daughter. Is there a Reina Jr.??? This mare would probably be about 18 or 19 now.

[appyday]

wow 31 plus that was awsome what nice long life..

[lalecl]

Appy: She was the epitome of gentle royalty to me

[lalecl]

This is my little dog Chayla (chAA-lah)

Anyway when i forst got Blessing and he was down with West nile (before i actually owned him) Chayla is the one who helped me get him up, and keep him moving. She stayed right there.

Every single time one of ours was not feeling well and I stayed up with them, I was not alone, chayla was always there.

Thursday when my mare Reina got sick, Chayla was there. Without going into great detail without crying again I want you to know how much one animal can love another, even if the breeds are different.

Reina was and always will be an elegant, gentle, sweet queen of a lady. She loved without fail.

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[Carol Nelson]

That is so sad...I am so sorry for you and Chayla...but for Reina, she had a wonderful last few years with you...she was beautiful!

[PasoJosieJ]

I hope everything turns out ok. I hope both of you get feeling better :smile:

[Barbwire]

Leila, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a lucky mare to have you as her caretaker in her final years.

[Blameitonbrio]

I am so sorry Leila. :hug

[Edurne]

Beautiful mare.... and you are one classy lady Leila.

[dana]

My gosh, Leila, what a week-end you had. ((hugs))
and go hug your Chayla puppy for me, would you? made me go get a kleenex when i saw the pictures of her dedication too.

[TrueStepPaso]

Leila...I am so sorry - I just saw this! Reina was quite lucky to have such a sweet person like you to care for her in her remaining years....take comfort in knowing you gave her your best, and any horse appreciates that.

I hope your ribs are on the mend and feeling a bit better today.