Rockley Farm

Just to let everyone know. Ruby has been at Rockley nearly 3 weeks and progressing well..the changes in her feet are amazing after such a short time period.

Thank you for everyones help and advice.
 
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SARAHSALLYRUBY said:
I have been told by the vet that I have three options

1. Bute her up and ride her until she is really lame and then PTS
2. Leave her as a field ornament - she is only 6
3. PTS now and claim loss of use
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SARAHSALLYRUBY said:
Ruby has been at Rockley nearly 3 weeks and progressing well..the changes in her feet are amazing after such a short time period.

Thank you for everyones help and advice.
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I'm liking this update very much :D

Much better than the first :D
 
Sorry to hijack but i have been reading quite a bit about Rockley and was pondering about it or the idea of it for my girl. She has OA in 2 fetlocks, not coming right in one, possibility of ligament damage (vet coming to investigate) and i was thinking about whether bare foot would help her.

I can't say that sending her there would be an option at the mo as insurance has run out but any advice from those that have on it themselves? I have the time and surfaces etc but don't know where to begin really.

Any where that i can get info etc? Or would it even be any good to her? I'm going to speak to my farrier too, or one that is happy to go down the bare foot road.
 
sbloom said:
Let's hope those vets are reading - "no hope" to "improvement in 3 weeks" should be turning their worlds upside down...
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Since Buddy went to Rockley my vet is now working on his third referral so the word is spreading :)

ChesnutConvert I would drop Nic an email, she will be able to give you any pointers and would be able to tell you if she's had any success with horses like yours. I only have good things today about Nic and Rockley, but I'm biased as my horse went there ;)

If you want info about what to expect as an owner then you can read my blog, link is below.
 
Thank you everyone..im soo happy.

The pics on the blog show a huge difference in her frog and the bruising that has come out is amazing..no wonder she was so sore!!

Im gling to visit in 2 weeks, cant wait to see my baby girl..x
 
SARAHSALLYRUBY said:
Just to let everyone know. Ruby has been at Rockley nearly 3 weeks and progressing well..the changes in her feet are amazing after such a short time period.

Thank you for everyones help and advice.
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Just caught saw this update - fantastic! I'm glad it's all looking so much brighter for you and Ruby.

Please keep us updated! :)
 
Hi all

I went to see my girly, Ruby, on saturday and have been told that she can come home at the end of the month!!!

Happy mummy, but very scared!!

x
 
I've actually been to Rockley and spent time with Nic and poo picked every one of her tracks :)

It's a great set up and when you come away from Rockley you start looking at the ground you have access to, and how you are using it, in a completely different way.

It's a lovely location, and what struck me was that all the horses seemed really calm and happy - contented.
 
To cut a long story short my mare was written off as a 5 yr old with colateral ligament damage. I tried everything. Shock wave, IRAP, remedial shoeing, 6 months box rest, 1 year paddock rest, work......and all ended in lameness worse than when I started. I contemplated Rockley for a year but couldn't make my mind up as was dubious. However after 2 years of literally just crying, I decided that sending her to rockley was my last hope and after this if it didn't work I would retire her as a brood mare.
Hardest decision I ever made but my mare has been sound since the day she came home from Rockley and that was 2 years ago now. She is in full work and back jumping for the first time in 4 years.
If you have no other options definately send her to Rockley. Its the best thing I ever did. I only wish vets recognise the work Nic does.
Give Nic a ring. If she genuinely doesn't think she can help you she will tell you.
Good luck
 
Evening all,

Was interesting to hear from monster munch, would you mind sharing your rehab plan for when your mare returned home.
It sounds like she had alot of the same issues as Ruby.
Im soo happy to be having her home but am scared too incase i cant continue to do her justice.
Ive spent the whole time at the yard today assessing surfaces/turnout etc!!
X
 
Hi all

Just to let everyone know that mh girly is back and progressing well
We are now hacking out for approx 4.5 miles 5/6 times a week and shes getting to grips with her new feet

And i just have to say.... We had our first canter last night. First time in over 2 years... It was amazing!!
 
SARAHSALLYRUBY said:
Hi all

Just to let everyone know that mh girly is back and progressing well
We are now hacking out for approx 4.5 miles 5/6 times a week and shes getting to grips with her new feet

And i just have to say.... We had our first canter last night. First time in over 2 years... It was amazing!!
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Great news :D.
 
SARAHSALLYRUBY said:
Hi all

Just to let everyone know that mh girly is back and progressing well
We are now hacking out for approx 4.5 miles 5/6 times a week and shes getting to grips with her new feet

And i just have to say.... We had our first canter last night. First time in over 2 years... It was amazing!!
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Great to hear :D I followed her progress through Nic's reports, glad to know you and Ruby are having a good time together again, and that she has lovely shiny "new" feet :)
 
They havent seen her yet, altho they are coming out to xray my other mare next thurs so i may just have to show her off!!
Its the vet who said PTS that is coming out too!!!!!
 
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