It took a while to drive to the barn in the snow and ice, but I made it there and Nina got her teeth done. As I thought, she had some hooks on the last teeth, otherwise nice straight teeth. The box stall section of the barn is heated so that is where the vet worked. Afterward it took over two hours for the drugs to wear off. Almost an hour of standing around and another hour plus of walking her in the indoor, which is NOT heated. I bundled up in so many layers that I actually got tired before I got cold and it was COLD, 6 degrees.
And she is now officially 17. If you remember, a while ago I was wondering what to put down for her age on entries, USEA registration etc. The vet and I went over what I know of her history, what her teeth look like, etc. and we decided that 17 is probably a good age to call her. It's close anyway. He also looked at the tattoo and just shrugged, not going to be able to get help there.
That makes her born in 1994, right? I need to go write that down.
And she is now officially 17. If you remember, a while ago I was wondering what to put down for her age on entries, USEA registration etc. The vet and I went over what I know of her history, what her teeth look like, etc. and we decided that 17 is probably a good age to call her. It's close anyway. He also looked at the tattoo and just shrugged, not going to be able to get help there.
That makes her born in 1994, right? I need to go write that down.
Can you make out the first letter in her tattoo at all? I am guessing no since the dentist shrugged, but the letters don't look all that much alike so maybe it has not faded as much as you think. I feel like an X (I had to count from my Gen's V which was 92) should not look like any other letter!
ReplyDeleteI'll take another look, but it is a terrible tattoo and her skin is mottled. I hadn't bothered to figure it out, it would be an X if it was 1994? This vet said he was not really good at track tattoos, but last year a track vet took a look and shrugged. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was 5 degrees up hear in the Great White North, and I spent four hours at the barn while my mare got vet checked. I feel your pain;)
ReplyDeleteMy gelding's tattoo starts with a W and he is born in 1993, so yes, X would make it 1994. :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes I hear a black light can help make out a tattoo?? Dunno if it'd work or not.
Hey Barb! I am a friend of Ali's, and I happened to come upon your blog! I read the entire thing today, starting with Nina's beginnings and loved it!! What an incredible journey you are on.... and good luck with your goals to show this year, I cannot wait to read all about it. Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteBarbara - I, too, have been getting caught up on your story with Nina. I admire your patience and tenacity! I hear 17 is the new 12. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat nice comments today, thank you, everybody. And Kate, there had better be results from that vet check on your blog. Heading there now.
ReplyDeleteI decipher tatts as part of my job. Take a picture and post it :)
ReplyDeleteok, Dom. I'll try to get one this weekend.
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