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The Rattlesnake Connection

9/5/2016

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It did my heart good to see this stretch and reach just to climb upon his pedestal at the Gilpin County Fair. Just a few shorts weeks back, Blizzard was visited in his pen by a not so friendly RATTLER. While we at first could not determine the exact point of contact, further investigation revealed the snake bite. By the time we headed for BLackhawk, Co. and this fair appearance, we had been soaking his seriously inflamed right front leg and hoping that time would ease his discomfort.
The fear of permanent damage loomed in the midst as we worked him very little in preparation for the fair and the ride up. Practice sessions were nearly non existent and the reality that we might put too much strain on him was forefront in our thoughts.
Blizzard made the trip up to the mountains around Blackhawk, just fine and as the fair performances inched ever closer, Blizzard let us know in his own loving way, that he would be just fine. This photograph truly brought it home to me when I realized just how long his stretch was to mount his pedestal. It took a large amount of weight shifting on his snake bitten leg, as well as his good one to bring his rear end up on top the pedestal. But like the champion performer he is, to him it was nothing and he stood tall on his pedestal for an extended period of time, searching the crowds for cameras to smile at.  Gotta love this "camera ham" baby. 
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Rodney Gregory Sr.
12/7/2016 06:39:36 am

You are everywhere on this here computer. I'm not the best on this modern technology. I miss the days of things being less complex. Not to long ago I communicated by pen and paper. Thanks for being out there for use all to admire. Thoughts, prayers and a lil love. Rodney Sr.

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Boo
12/12/2016 08:55:23 pm

Thank You.

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Rodney
12/14/2016 07:19:50 am

I don't know why i hit unsubscribe, I did not mean to. First year on a computer still learnin. Novice at It I still am. Hadn't had coffee yet, Ruff mornin. I know ya is a busy Lady. Have a great Day, weak, month and Happy New 2017! Many prayers your way. Does Blizzards' leg give him much bother.

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Boo
12/14/2016 07:41:44 am

Hello Rodney, Thank you for the comment.
When the bite first occurred, we soaked it and iced it 3 times a day. He rested quite a bit and when we returned to practicing, we massaged and worked the leg slowly to prevent overuse. Now he has no related issues that he has expressed either physically or through behavior change.

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Keaton Stein link
9/16/2021 02:34:56 am

Nice blog thaanks for posting

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