Author archive for GEVA
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Dissinger
By GEVA on January 1, 20100
1994 Dark Bay Thoroughbred Gelding “Dissy” came to the farm with a known broken knee and unknown osteomylitis in both front coffin bones. He also foundered and it was recommended that he be euthanized. However, Diane Isbell, DVM, who specializes in laminitis and hoof problems performed a “distal limb perfusion” on both front feet, stating his prognosis was poor. “Dissy” […] -
Camden Woods
1986 Chestnut Thoroughbred Gelding Affectionately known as “Tiny”, Camden Woods is a 17 hand retired Grand Prix horse that competed well on the SouthEast Circuit. Although “Tiny” outweighs most of his pasture mates, he doesn’t push his weight around, but rather is toward the bottom in the pecking order. Tiny has been retired. -
Burning Red
1996 Chestnut Thoroughbred Gelding “Chunky” is an unraced gelding that thinks he’s part of the human family – although he gets along fine with his equine buddies. He arrived at the farm with a bowed tendon, which has set well. He has had some basic ring work, but prefers to play in the paddock with his friends. -
Apple King
1994 Bay Thoroughbred Gelding Apple King raced in New York and won an allowance race on the turf at Aqueduct. His nickname is “Jack”. He is not rideable since he has little cartilage in his left knee. Apple King has been retired. -
Shark’s Perspective: September 2009
Where does the time go? Wow! Here it is September and I’ve been remiss in my responsibilities to get my thoughts out to you since last spring. Where does the time go?!? It’s not like I have a lot to do around here except keep my mares happy, put up with their nagging at me and watch over what’s going […] -
Shark’s Perspective: Spring!
Spring is in the air, and in the trees, and in our systems. We’re shedding our winter coats! Hurrah!! It’s itchy, I want it gone now! I roll, but that doesn’t quite do it. I sure appreciate it when Pam comes out to give me a good curry. Unfortunately I intimidate the volunteers, so they won’t come in to groom […] -
Shark’s Perspective: Oh Baby, it’s cold outside…
and that’s where I live! However, I have my two lovely fillies to keep me warm. (Yes!!!! Eat your heart out, guys!) I know they pick on me, but they keep me happy. But getting back to the cold, there are some things upon which I’d like to give my opinions from this special horse’s point of view. I’ve been […] -
Shark’s Perspective: Retirement
You know, I’m just a horse, but a great horse if I may say so. I’m big and handsome and strong. I’m not mean by any stretch of the imagination, but at times I just feel so good and playful I’m a bomb waiting to explode, and sometimes I do. I run and buck and play and strike and really […]
