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David Raines
Jun 21, 2013
Has anybody out there had much success fully recovering from chronic elbow tendonitis? Any docs or PTs who've had luck getting patients like me back to full health?
I've made another appointment with an ortho, I'm just trying to understand how people like me tend to turn out.
I've been struggling with elbow tendonitis since last October, in both elbows, from overtraining. I haven't been able to climb since then. I've gone through a couple of rounds of injury, rest, physical therapy, and reinjury. The whole process has left me with a fair amount of muscle atrophy (and visible folds of skin around the crease of my elbows).
I've been in PT twice now. Both times, I recover fairly well, performing light resistance exercises, working on stretches, and getting tissue massages. With in 6 weeks, both times, the pain had gone away, and I could go about my day-to-day life just fine. But about a month after PT, when I tried to go back to strength work (assisted pullups on a machine, with the full stack as assistance, about 1/2 my bodyweight), I reinjured myself within a couple weeks.
The PT had signed off on the exercise (the first time, at least), but in hind sight, I may have pursued it too aggressively.
The pain has jumped around to different spots over these past months. Last fall, I felt pain specifically at the spot where my bicep connects to my forearm. In Janurary, that had calmed down, but my wrist flexors were in pain. After PT, when I reinjured it in March, my brachalias was the thing that was hurting. This most recent time, my brachalias is OK, but my wrist flexors are hurting again.
My PT originally thought that I have a combination of tendonitis and muscle atrophy, and that I'm just reinjuring new things because everything has gotten weak. Now she's not so sure. I'm seeing an orthopedic doc next week.
Anyone have experience with a case like me?
David Raines
Joined Apr 9, 2012
24 points
Erik W
Jun 21, 2013
That was me last year for sure. I usually got elbow tendonitis every winter as I trained more in the gym and less outside, but last year my elbows went on fire - both of them, such that I couldn't even squeeze my shampoo bottle without pain (not able to produce any force either). And it did not go away.
Rest alone didn't solve it. When I came back it just flared up within 1-2 weeks again. I finally got it solved though, with 3 actions:
1) Rest. Just has to be step 1. Stop pissing the tendons off.
2) Bodywork. I went to a local bodywork massage therapist known for putting the hurt on athletes. And when I mean 'hurt,' I mean there were times where I almost wanted to reflexively punch the guy he hurt me so bad with his massages. All in my forearms, elbow, and upper arm. Funny thing is, when he showed me how much pressure he was using by mimicking it on my thigh, it was nothing, but my elbows and forearms had gotten so tweaked that even the slightest pressure killed. Anyway, he went to town on my tendons and muscles, breaking up scar tissue with each session. It was remarkable the difference this made. Singly the best thing for my tendonitis.
3) Eccentric exercises. You can find posts about it on MP. Kelly Cordes posted a good link, as I recall. Anyway. After 3 weeks of Rest + Bodywork, I slowly started doing eccentric exercises. Start super, super light. Read up on the philosophy of it. I'd do sets in the morning and sets in the eve. After each, I'd ice for 20min.
With the above I was able to kick the problem. Find a good massage therapist skilled at bodywork on athletes. I was a big non-believer in the stuff, but I'm a serious convert of it now. Be prepared, it'll hurt. Once you get back into climbing, take it easy, and ice after sessions for the first month or so. Good luck.
Erik W
From Boulder, CO
Joined Mar 8, 2007
313 points
John Johnson
Jun 21, 2013
Here's a great article about elbow problems in climbers, by Dr. Julian Sanders. This article was in Rock and Ice a few years ago:
John Johnson
From Boulder, CO
Joined Jul 30, 2001
5 points
John Wilder
Jun 21, 2013
I have chronic tendonitis that I manage fairly well with semi-regular visits to my chiropractor for ART and Graston work. I also use contrasting (hot and cold water baths) on my elbow when needed. Do lots and lots of opposition work (push-ups every day, lots of them).
The opposition seems to work best in terms of maintenance once I initially recovered. About every 4-6 months i get a flare up and need to go see the chiro. Sometimes i can deal with hot and cold water alone, but theres no substitute for that graston.
In terms of how i manage it from a climbing perspective- i try to lay off any kind of campus work, or feet cutting unless my arms are feeling really good and i'm in super good climbing shape. Otherwise, its strictly feet on stuff. All open handed crimping. Initially i stayed off the overhangs as much as i could (tough in my gym where 95% of the terrain is overhanging). Got into it easy- about 3 number grades below my original threshold. Took almost 2-3 months, but i got back to where i was and have been successful in exceeding where i was before. That said, I can tell that at this point, where I am is likely where i'll stay from a numbers perspective. Anything harder and i'm going to get re-injured because harder means nasty crimps that i need to wrap my thumb on, campus work, etc, etc- all stuff that is going to put me at high risk for re-injury.
I think the best part of my recovery was re-discovering the joy in easy climbing. I also discovered that if i dont climb and dont do opposition work, my tendonitis flares more easily.
YMMV, of course.
John Wilder
From Las Vegas, NV
Joined Feb 1, 2004
2,462 points
Jun 21, 2013
I was plagued with elbow tendinitis for several years. I wore one of those compression straps for a long long time. I have not had any issues for the last 2+ years. I do hangboard twice a week and climb in the gym or outside once or twice a week year round. I do antagonist muscle work semi-regularly i.e. probably once a week of push ups or bench press and flys.
So, how did I get better and not reinjure? Maybe coincidental but, I started religiously taking glucosamine. After I started, my tendinitis cleared up in two to three months without any layoff from climbing. I only take one a day but almost never miss. Now I take that and tumeric.
Take it with a grain of salt but I never stopped climbing and my hangboard routine incorporates chins and sometimes weighted chins. (ask my wife - she complains that I almost never take a day off from some sort of training - climbing, hangboard, running, rowing, lifting) Oh, I am 63 years old. I don't pull down very hard but can redpoint low 11's and onsight most mid 10s and did 104 routes in 24 hours at the 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell last year.
From Las Vegas, NV
Joined Dec 16, 2006
126 points
Jun 21, 2013
Lots of Vegas replies here...
I've been out of climbing with medial epicondylitis for about 6 months (since December 2012). At first the pain was severe enough that holding a glass or daily hygiene activities (brushing teeth, washing face) caused a cringe. 6 months later I am maybe at 80-90% recovered. I put in two hard days of climbing last weekend and this week my elbow has flared up, but each subsequent flare up is less painful and shorter in duration.
Here is what has worked for me:
1) Rest... for me that meant no climbing for 3-4 months (visited the gym a few times and did some hands free slab walls), and stopping upper body exercises that included my elbow (curls, lat pull downs, etc...)
2) Be diligent about doing the dodgy elbow exercises. I do the exercises about 5-6 days a week. They usually take 25 minutes to complete. I start with the eccentric wrist flexion (from dodgy elbows) exercises. At the beginning I was using just 5-10lbs of resistance doing 3 sets of 10 (lower for 8-10 secs for each rep). I slowly went up in resistance as my elbow improved (currently at 20-25lbs). I follow this up with the pronator exercises (3 sets of 10, 10 sec rep). Again, I started with a light weight hammer and have moved up slightly in resistance as my elbow has improved. Finally, I like to end the workout with reverse wrist curls (4 sets 20 with 5lbs). This strengthens the opposing side of the forearm, but most importantly for me it stretches out the medial tendon. The first two exercises cause me slight discomfort when extending my elbow, and finishing with the reverse wrist curls will stretch the tendon and alleviate the discomfort.
3)Extensor and flexor stretches 2-3 times a day for 20-30 secs
4)Ice for 5 minutes on and off for 20-30 minutes a few times a week. This felt good for me because it would introduce blood to the area when the ice is off.
5)Trying to change my climbing style and improve technique. A sore elbow is a great way to rely on foot work, balance and body position rather than upper body strength.
The above activities have worked for me, but I am not a doctor and your results may vary
Other things I have tried and did not work, or I did not stick with long enough to work:
1) Cross Frictional massage...It did make my elbow feel better, but it is difficult to do effectively with your off hand
2)I bought an elbow strap that clamps down over the tendon. I didn't really buy this for climbing. Mostly for house chores, and so my wife wouldn't give me shit because my elbow hurt too bad to vacuum.
Also, 1 very important thing. STAY POSITIVE!!! It can be depressing not being able to enjoy an activity that makes up a part of your life. My elbow would start feeling better, and then out of no where (maybe slept on it wrong) start hurting like hell. This is challenging because you think you are on the road to recovery and then you have a setback, so stay positive and diligent about the exercises.
From Las Vegas, Nevada
Joined Aug 8, 2011
2 points
David Raines
Jun 24, 2013
Hey - thanks everybody for your responses. It sounds like there are other people out there who get stuck with loooong recovery processes. I've got a doctor's appointment Wednesday, we'll see what happens after that. Thanks!
David Raines
Joined Apr 9, 2012
24 points
Jun 24, 2013
in the past (between 10 to 15 years ago) i had a fair amount of elbow tendonitis. one thing that i found didn't work - taking a bunch of time off. i know this seems counterintuitive, but when i would take a bunch of time off the tendonitis would go away. however, it would return almost instantly when i started climbing again, despite trying to get back into it slowly.
what i have found over the last 10 years is that i do better if i just tone it down a bit, but still climb. this goes for tweaked fingers as well as elbows and shoulders. i have had strained pulleys in my fingers, strained tendons in my forearms, occasional elbow tendonitis, torn labrums in shoulders, shoulder tendonitis, upper bicep tendonitis at the shoulder, arthritis in both shoulders, etc, etc, etc....
i know i will probably get blasted for this, but i think stopping climbing cold turkey isn't the way to go. a steady PT plan (stick with it permanently for maintenance) and light climbing - that's worked really well for me.
Joined Dec 1, 2004
2,153 points
Jon Powell
Jun 25, 2013
Mine was pretty bad and 2 years later I have almost no issues with it. Train smart and you can fully recover from this
Jon Powell
From LAWRENCEVILLE GEORGIA
Joined Jan 23, 2012
115 points
David Raines
Jun 25, 2013
Not quitting climbing in the first place would have been smart. If I had dropped down to climbing 1x a week, and staying <= 5.9, I could have probably worked through it in a month or two.
Instead, I quit climbing entirely (I was burned out anyway, after a long, hard, successful season), but kept lifting. I tried a variety of schemes to "work around" the injury (ring pullups instead of pullups on a straight bar, dropping pulling motions, but keeping pushing motions), but all of them backfired. At one point, after I couldn't lift a barbell any more, But instead of all that, I should have just chilled out and done some light climbing until things got better.
David Raines
Joined Apr 9, 2012
24 points
David Raines
Jun 25, 2013
Yeah, Jon Powell, I think I'm young enough yet that my tissues can recover from this. It will probably just take a long long time, and in the meantime, I need a new hobby. :)
If I'm not spending every day thinking about when I can return to climbing, maybe I can start making better decisions about my rehab.
David Raines
Joined Apr 9, 2012
24 points
Rohan de Launey
Jun 25, 2013
Long Moderate free soloing, up to 5.10 slab, and lots of eccentrics twice a day plus stretching out good 3-4x a day..biceps triceps and forearm. Does wonders for the lead brain and really dials in your smears.. Have had elbow and forearm issues in both arms for just about a year. Started this program 2 months ago after nearly 9 months of not climbing and going to PT's. have been slowly able to do more and more. I have found that expecting to be pain/irritation free is unrealistic, you will climb, it will hurt a bit, do your exercises and it will feel better in a day or two, climb again. Slowly slowly getting better. Rest doesnt get it done. IMO if you can afford it seek out a recommended climbing PT who has fixed elbows before!!
Rohan de Launey
From South Lake Tahoe
Joined May 15, 2012
15 points
Kiri Namtvedt
Jun 25, 2013
I went through this a couple of years ago; I had ever-worsening elbow tendonitis, saw a physical therapist who gave me some advice and stretches. Nothing was really helping until I saw a chiropractor and had my elbow adjusted! The combination of a series of adjustments along with making a conscious effort to not sleep with my arm curled under my head did the trick for me!
PT, massage, etc did not seem to be helping.
Kiri Namtvedt
Joined Nov 6, 2007
47 points
Jun 25, 2013
Try one week of a) complete rest--no lifting, or bike riding, or climbing, or stretching...just rest it! b) regimented icing c) lots of ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory d) good nutrition--for some reason I favor red meat. Goal is to get the inflammation to go away which will allow healing.
Next week slowly build in some movement. A few pushups, some hanging, wicked easy boulder problems. Easy range of motion things. Very gentle stretching. The exercises should be dirt easy, like you didn't even get a workout. Goal is to get a little bloodflow in there, but not stress anything.
Next week build up a little more. Stress the tendons a little. By the end of this week, you should be back up to normal. On the forth week you will be cranking after a good warmup.
I suffered for a couple years of on and off tendinitis--it really limited my climbing when I was young and lived in yosemite. Total bummer. Finally this 3-week regimen worked for me. It turns out I wasn't really resting when I though I was resting, and I wasn't building back up slowly afterward. Eventually I figured out this regimen, and I had to do this regimen a few times over a few years when I had a flare-up. Now I never have problems, and I'm climbing stronger than ever.
Sometimes it can seem daunting to take a whole a week totally off, followed by a wussy week, and then a wimpy week. But it's nothing compared to the months you've been stymied so far.
Joined Nov 30, 2009
33 points
Jun 25, 2013
Bought a green theraband after reading the above article (also mentioned earlier from a previous MP post
and use it 3 times a week when climbing 4 days a week. I just do 3 sets of 10. Remember when your using it that you're supposed to be stretching not pulling it, so stretch it slow and easy.
Also reverse wrist curls get thrown into the mix.
I do not ice or heat.
I still feel the elbow pain, but very seldom and only when I've been hammering it. The pain possibly returns when I flake out on my excersizes. But for all 'intense' purposes, the pain is gone!
From PA
Joined Aug 27, 2008
157 points
John Keller
Jun 25, 2013
I'm also among those who've had problems for a number of years. The initiation and initial attempts to manage sound very much like yours. Over and over I would recover well enough for the day to day but any serious attempts to regain strength and form and it was back to square one.
Getting desperate after several years, I tried dry needling. It's intensly painful but works extremely well. It's become so popular that PTs all over the front range and elsewhere have been picking up the practice. I've been using it off an on for several years now.
The idea is that tendons don't heal well because they dont' get much blood flow. All the descriptions of serious deep tissue work of various kinds are attempts to increase blood flow and break up scar tissue. The dry needling makes micro-traumas that force the body to increase blood flow to the affected area. When its done to tendonitis, it helps heal the existing injuries.
It's been working for lots of people and is totally worth trying.
John Keller
Joined Aug 29, 2001
17 points
John Keller
Jun 25, 2013
To add to my previous post, I had tried pretty much everything that has been mentioned, cross friction massage, straps, various specialized exercises, 6 months with a pt hand specialist. My feeling is that it all worked up to a point but it was a point that I couldn't seem to get beyond until the addition of the dry needling. I don't need the strap anymore, still ice pretty often, do a bunch of the eccentric exercises (all from my pt) and get needled only periodically when I've pushed it too far. I am slowly working back up towards previous form. Don't know if I'll get all the way but after years of not getting anywhere, I'm finally making progress and the only difference is the needling.
John Keller
Joined Aug 29, 2001
17 points
Jeff Thilking
Jun 25, 2013
As a therapist at a local PT clinic, we have good luck with ultrasound for that specific condition. I think for the most part, ultrasound is a pretty ineffective treatment, but seems to work great for tennis elbow. FYI, just in case you get referred to PT.
Jeff Thilking
From Lynchburg, VA
Joined Jun 11, 2012
71 points
David Raines
Jun 25, 2013
John Keller - I hate to hear that you're perpetually stuck like this. :(
Two questions:
If I could ask, how far have you recovered? What have you been able to start doing since you took up dry needling? Even if you've just been able to handle bigger weights in PT, that would be worth knowing.
Also, how long would you wait after being strong enough to do day-to-day stuff without pain, before you tried climbing or more strenuous activities again?
For me, the answer to Q2 was "about a week". But I have a theory that if, after I'm back to pain free day-to-day activities, I gradually increased my weights over a period of a year or more (say, doing a cable row at a single plate, then adding a 1/2-1 plate a month until I'm rowing about my bodyweight, likewise with bicep curls and tricep extensions) that might give my weakened tissue time to regenerate. Maybe also getting periodic tissue massages and dry needling, whatever else.
David Raines
Joined Apr 9, 2012
24 points
Jeff Thilking
Jun 25, 2013
JLP wrote:
So - correct me if I'm reading these posts wrong - you pull on a whole bunch of weight in just a few isolated directions, get injured, screw around between doing nothing and playing with weak little rubber bands and chick weights for a few months (PT - designed for old people), then go back to what you were doing - wrong - and - surprise - you end up injured exactly the same way? I suggest Crossfit!
PT has many different target groups, not just old people. We deal with a large athletic/sports medicine population. Crossfit is awsome, but prob won't do shit for someone with this issue, and will prob cause more issues. At the same time, I'm not going to waste someones time in a PT appt. when they can do most things on their own. One or two visits to try some ultrasound or friction message, and you can take care of the rest. If it doesn't help, thats cool man, try another method. But it was a good try without much wasted time.
"IMO, most climbers with chronic shoulder and arm injuries have weak core and upper bodies. It will take several years to fix that."
I think this is a great point and generally the case.
Jeff Thilking
From Lynchburg, VA
Joined Jun 11, 2012
71 points
John Keller
Jun 25, 2013
When I first really injured it, I was in pretty bad shape. In my case it was a serious overuse injury rather than a specific trauma. I had 'pushed through the pain' for too long and, once I admitted that I was fucked, it took something like 6 months of serious work with the PTs (ultrasound, massage, exercises, etc - all before dry needling was in use) before I got to regular day-to-day without pain. I also did some alignment work with a chiro cracker that helped (find a good one who works with athletes and will do focused work rather than those that say you need regular full body stuff).
For me, it's the flexor tendon attachment at the elbo for the ring finger (pretty common I think). Turns out that that finger is a 'control' finger for all kinds of other activities (ski pole movement, road bike hood grip, etc) so even though I wasn't climbing during the serious work with the PTs, I had to learn that there were lots of other activities that caused continued pain. That sucked, as you can probably imagine but I gained a ton of cool balance and leg work while doing an entire season of backcountry skiing with minimal pole use. ;-)
The problem then was that plateau. Even though I was good on the day to day and not working with the PTs any longer, it was really really easy to re-injure. So I couldn't push to gain strength back and could only climb easy stuff that didn't require much pulling. That was the case for several years, really. It wasn't until another PT friend suggested the dry needling that I was really able to start pushing again. I'm a bit of a old fart so the joints are gettin old anyway and I suspect I may never fully recover. But I'm climbing much harder than before the dry needling and working my way back up to where I was. But I still gotta take care of it regularly.
Good luck.
John Keller
Joined Aug 29, 2001
17 points
David Raines
Jun 28, 2013
Thanks everybody.
FWIW, I saw the orthopedist again on Wednesday. He thinks that, despite my best efforts to the contrary, there's nothing wrong with me that more rest and home PT won't fix. I should start with 2lbs dumbbells, and build slowly from there. I should be "uninjured" in 5 months or so, and able to continue along with a gradually increasing load in my exercises until I return to full strength (which may take many more months).
Triggerpoint needling was an option if I wanted it, but he didn't seem to think it was necessary / mandatory.
He also recommended that when I go back to compound upper body work, I focus on cable rows instead of assisted pullups, because I can start the rows at a significantly lighter weight.
Also, he thinks that one of my problems is that the months of isolation PT exercises have reprogrammed me to be "arm dominate" when I try and do assisted pullups, and that as I start doing (light) cable rows again, I need to remember to focus on using my back instead of my arms.
The big change I'm going to make is to not try and "jump" strength levels again, but continue along slowly and gradually, and try and accept that it'll just take a while.
David Raines
Joined Apr 9, 2012
24 points
Jun 28, 2013
JLP wrote:
So - correct me if I'm reading these posts wrong - you pull on a whole bunch of weight in just a few isolated directions, get injured, screw around between doing nothing and playing with weak little rubber bands and chick weights for a few months (PT - designed for old people), then go back to what you were doing - wrong - and - surprise - you end up injured exactly the same way? I suggest Crossfit! Your problem won't be solved by doing just a couple things for a couple months. IMO, most climbers with chronic shoulder and arm injuries have weak core and upper bodies. It will take several years to fix that.
Totaaly agree. My wife has had back issues for a long time, but hasn't committed to a strength program. Surprise surprise, she hasnt gotten better. Drives me crazy.
Joined Dec 1, 2004
2,153 points
Will S
Jun 28, 2013
Sounds like most of my 20s, something was always flared up or torn.
I'm with Slim, just resting hasn't been the best for me. My best recovery results have been from doing maybe a week or two or rest, then just cutting way back on vol and intensity, while still climbing on it and gradually increasing back to prior levels over the course of months. Also, doing all the supplemental exercises is extremely important for me.
And stop doing pullups. Seriously. Full-on elbow wreckers IME. I can climb and boulder at project level and almost never have elbow flare- ups. But put me on a pullup bar for 2-3 sets to failure, and by the 2nd or 3rd session of that, my elbows will be screaming.
Will S
From Joshua Tree
Joined Nov 15, 2006
1,377 points
Donald Kerabatsos
Jun 28, 2013
Lots of other things could be wrong other than core and muscular balance. Poor diet and binge drinking can have effects on tendons recovery. Bad sleeping positions (sleeping with your elbows bent and weighted, sleeping on your shoulders) can effect your tendon recovery. Shitty climbing technique (poor crimping can effect elbows, 'bouncing' too much can mess things up).
Slim and others are right man. You have to work through it with a balanced workout, nutrition, and technique reform. You can't just wait for it to go away and hope it to be different next time.
Donald Kerabatsos
Joined Jun 13, 2013
0 points
Tom Allen
Jun 28, 2013
I've had tendinitis of both my medial epicondyle and my brachialis in both elbows, though not nearly as bad as you're describing. I'd like to second two things said upthread:
1) Eccentric exercises help. In my experience you have to find the motion that hurts, then do only the lowering portion of that exercise. For medial epicondylitis, I grab a pullup bar in a crimping position, pull down with my arm, then allow the crimp to extend into an open-hand grip and finally push my wrist into extension. I wish I could control the load more carefully for this, but the typical exercises (eccentric wrist curls and pronation with a frying pan) aren't as effective for me. For the brachialis, I do palm-down biceps curls, lowering a dumbbell with one hand, then lifting the weight with both hands, plus a little momentum from my legs. In my experience, the load has to be large enough to hurt a bit: for a while a 10 lb. dumbbell was enough, but as I got stronger it quit working. I got a 15 lb. dumbbell, which worked.
2) Recovery might involve some total rest, but the more important part is the gradual reintroduction of activity. Rest will never get to to a point where you can just pull hard again - you have to start slowly and gradually increase loads.
Definitely check out Julian Saunders regarding eccentrics, and Dave MacLeod on rest and recovery.
Tom Allen
Joined Oct 8, 2007
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Skip to comments.4-Year-Old Killed in Home Invasion Stabbed 36 Times
Posted on 11/11/2010 5:47:24 PM PST by Dallas59
"In my entire career, I've never seen anything like this," Muskogee police Cpl. Pedro Zardeneta told Kansas City's KMBC. "It's sad."
Officials with the Muskogee Police Department did not return calls for comment from AOL News today. According to online reports, Aaron Laconsello, 18, was arrested Tuesday after police were called to a home in the 700 block of North N Street to investigate a home invasion and assault.
(Excerpt) Read more at aolnews.com ...
Immediate execution.
Yet people say that evil does not exist.
Back on the farm, when a dog started killing livestock, you put it down, quickly. I'm not equating the precious life of this poor murdered child to livestock, I'm saying the dog that killed him needs to be put down. Now.
Why immediate? Let him...linger.
Sick, sick, sick. Prayers out to this family.
Flores says when stopped on campus, Laconsello did tell officers on at least three occasions that he had been drinking alcohol and cough syrup.
According to experts, abusing dextromethorphan, the active ingredient in cough syrup, can lead to hallucinations, paranoia, and psychological breakdown.
Drop that punk on a pile of razor wires 5 rolls wide and 5 rolls high.
Let him kind of roll around there for the day and at sunset hook the wire up to a third rail and bake off the rest of him.
That's some expression.
The neighbor says "they." Was there an accomplice? Or is she just confused? The story certainly seems to indicate that the perp was acting alone.
But if she was confused, you'd think the reporter would do something to correct her, or ask her what she meant.
For this crime, I'd be willing to waive the cruel and unusual punishment prohibition.
Aaron Laconsello — trespassing, public drunk
Police blotter, June 11, 2010
36 times??
To save all of us the agony of seeing him enjoy another minute of life.
This could be his MySpace page:
There is a photo which seems to be the same person.
What I mean is that he should have time to think about what he did, while he expires.
"Original Native" ?
Hey, a little rehab, a couple of years on probation, and he'll be fine. I mean, look at him!
-Libtard D. Moonbat
A bit strange... I can imagine, 8 months pregnant or not, a lot of mother's would have fought till the end to protect their children.
More fun from our friends south of the border!
I like that.........except, I'd just leave him there. No shake and bake.
seriously, someone needs to form a mob and drag his butt out of the jail and hang him from the nearest tree.
Shoot him in the extremities and let him writhe in pain until he dies. A bullet in the head is too good for him.
take him out in the woods and bury him in concrete feet first just few inches up past his knees so he cant sit down and ties his arms back.
Let the crows take care of the rest.
Fact is....I think he is.
"According to experts, abusing dextromethorphan, the active ingredient in cough syrup, can lead to hallucinations, paranoia, and psychological breakdown."
We need to put this poor tormented soul out of his misery. Along with the ambulance chaser who gets him off.
No jury, no trial....Everyone knows he did it. There's no question about it.
I'll bet the guy pleads insanity......with the help of a Jacoby.
Give him an indian style execution.
Stake him out on an ant hill and slit his eyelids.
A round in each knee, and each ankle, and each elbow, and each wrist. It won't kill him, but watching him "get around" will be entertaining.
This is why we have a Security System, a Pit Bull and an .45.
We also have a shovel.
Here's what will actually happen:
pre-trial manuvering: 1 year
the trial itself: maybe 2 months
wait on death row during standard appeals: 10 years
more appeals from fringe legal groups: 1 year
So the murderer gets executed maybe 12 years after the crime. Same thing will happen in the Fort Hood case. That's an insult to the victim, the jury, and the country.
And it becomes next to useless as a deterent.
Prayers for suffering innocents.
Horrific. The guy is a subhuman.
**So the murderer gets executed maybe 12 years after the crime.***
Only if the State fails to remember the execution date. We had a foul murder just over the line in OK. The murderer was caught, tried and sentenced to die.
Problem: then state forgot about him and missed his exicution date. so they resentenced him to life in Big Mac.
"We also have a shovel."
LOL! Don't forget maybe some gravy for the dog.
A couple dozen bullet ants, a bag of sugar and some rope.
Videotape it all for continuous showings in the prison system's CCTV.
Firewater make Indian heap ornery.
Ecc 8:11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
I don't doubt it either. A great swath of where illegals cross the border are on Indian lands. And I know they don't take to having their lands violated like this. I can only imagine how many illegals might have met a similar end.
Seems the murderer....was into more than just drinking though.
BTW, I'm part Indian...and drinking doesn't make me mean.
this is why we once lynched folks of all colors
and folks in general behaved better...especially those groups that now give us the most trouble
remember Lonesome Dove and the ManBurner hanging
fair enuff?
If it had been my child being attacked i'd have been seriously injured or killed because i'd have been on that murderer like a grizzly bear! there is something fishy here.
Yeah that is what I was thinking you think if you tried to attack the person they would stop and go after you. They did say the woman was 8 months pregnant which is pretty pregnant. I just dont know and can not understand how someone could do this to a child no less. It makes me pysically ill to think about it.
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June 7, 2012
Public Invited to Visit Newest Budweiser Clydesdales at Breeding Facility in Mid-Missouri
BOONVILLE, Mo. (June 7, 2012) – Warm Springs Ranch, the state-of-the-art breeding facility in mid-Missouri for the Budweiser Clydesdales, saw 28 foals born this year. The last two babies were born on Tuesday, June 5, which marked the end of the 2012 foaling season for the Budweiser Clydesdales. In total there were 18 fillies (girls) and 10 colts (boys) born at the ranch in 2012.
"One night we had three foals born in an hour," said John Soto, supervisor of Warm Springs Ranch. "Two weeks ago we had two foals born within 15 minutes of each other."
Want to visit and see the baby horses? Tours of Warm Springs Ranch are by reservation only and last approximately an hour and a half. Tours are offered daily, except Wednesdays, April 1 through Oct. 31. Admission price is $10. Children under the age of 2 are admitted free. Visit www.warmspringsranch.com for more information or to make a reservation. Tours are scheduled twice per day and last approximately an hour and a half.
Soto said two of the most recent arrivals were colts with the same father born within minutes of each other to a different mother (Diane and Ashley). It was mentioned that they were "almost twins," so Soto said the Clydesdale team thought of the movie "Twins.
"We usually try to name our foals using the first letter of the mother's name," he said. "This worked out perfectly. So now, Diane's colt is named Danny, after Danny DeVito, and Ashley's colt is named Arnold, after Arnold Schwarzenegger."
Guests to Warm Springs Ranch get to see and interact with the more than 100 Clydesdales who call the farm home, including those that appear on the traveling hitches and in some of the brand's beloved television commercials. Guests on the tour also will view the Clydesdales' custom-made harnesses, a 1903 Studebaker-built beer wagon, and three luxury tractor-trailer units that transport the Clydesdales to appearances all around the country. They also will learn about the Budweiser Clydesdales' breeding techniques.
Last year the farm welcomed 11,648 visitors from around the country, up almost 30 percent from the year before, with visitors coming from as far away as Sweden and Australia. New this year at the ranch: Just like Anheuser-Busch's brewery tours, adults guests may sample Budweiser (except on Sundays) at the end of their tour, which is fitting considering the horses' connection with the iconic beer brand.
The Budweiser Clydesdales have been an integral part of Anheuser-Busch's heritage for more than 75 years and their strength and majesty symbolize Budweiser quality. They were formally introduced on April 7, 1933, to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition for beer.
Dedicated staff is on site around the clock to ensure the baby Clydesdales are welcomed into the world in comfort and safety. Those Clydesdales born with the proper markings for a Budweiser Clydesdale – a bay coat, a blaze of white on the face, four white stocking feet, and a black mane and tail – have a future spot on one of the traveling hitches. Warm Springs Ranch features a 25,000-square-foot breeding barn with a veterinary lab and 10 pastures, each with a customized, walk-in shelter and free-flowing water dispensers. The farm sits on 300-plus acres of land, allowing the Clydesdales plenty of room to exercise and roam.
Anheuser-Busch has about 200 Clydesdales in its herd, with about half of them at Warm Springs Ranch in Cooper County.


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With Remembrance Sunday just past and a smattering of coverage of the veterans of the Arctic Convoys, we're very pleased to present this guest post from writer and journalist Matt Willis on the Arctic Convoys.
Fleet Air Arm operations in support of Arctic Convoys
The Arctic Convoys were fought in the toughest conditions and were of vital importance to the Allies' success in the Second World War. The defeat of German forces by the Soviet Union was dependent on supplies from Britain and America reaching the country by the dangerous route around the North Cape. German control of Norway meant that the convoys were within range of aircraft and warships for much of their time at sea. In addition, the crews of the Merchant Navy and Royal Navy ships that braved this gauntlet had to face some of the worst conditions imaginable, with freezing cold, snow, ice and high winds. The cold was such a problem that machinery frequently malfunctioned or refused to work – the gyro of a torpedo launched by HMS Trinidad was so affected by the sub-zero temperatures that it steered the projectile in a circular path and struck the ship that had launched it, killing 32 men.
According to naval author and historian Richard Woodman, 'Without the logistical support of tanks, aircraft, transport vehicles, guns, ammunition, chemicals, rubber, aluminium and much else besides, Stalin's forces could not have rolled up the Nazi armies on the Eastern Front and pursued them deep into the heart of the Fatherland.'[i]
And like a knife at the throat of this lifeline, stood poised the capital ships of the German navy, the most powerful and dangerous of which was the Tirpitz. The Norwegian coastline proved a perfect hiding place for these ships, with its deep, steep-sided fjords, and was well-placed to intercept the convoys.
The battleship Tirpitz had commissioned in February 1941 and although destined never to fire on an Allied ship, was the cause of immense concern in the Admiralty and, indirectly, the destruction of much Allied shipping. In July 1942, the very likelihood of her being at sea caused the First Sea Lord to order convoy PQ17 to scatter, whereupon the ships were savaged by U-boats and aircraft. Consequently, the Admiralty was desperate to put Tirpitz 'hors de combat'.
In late 1943 she was moored at Kåfjord in northern Norway, protected by torpedo nets, anti-aircraft batteries, flak ships and smoke generators while four Narvik-class destroyers were stationed at nearby Altenfjord.
The timing had become ever more pressing. With the war ramping up in the Far East, naval assets which were badly needed in the Pacific were effectively pinned down protecting the Arctic convoys. According to Lieutenant-Commander V. Rance, Commanding Officer of 831 Squadron who led one of the successful strikes on the ship, Tirpitz required "a sizeable fleet in constant readiness at Scapa Flow". This translated roughly as four RN battleships with the associated escorts and air cover, while a further two American battleships remained in the Atlantic in case Tirpitz broke out of the North Sea. Winston Churchill regarded the risk posed by the ship as of "the highest urgency and importance."[ii]
Furthermore, the Admiralty was keen that the Navy take the job on. Earlier in the war, the RAF had frequently been called upon to attack German capital ships when the RN lacked the means. The Tirpitz was seen as the Navy's problem, and therefore it was the Navy's responsibility to liquidate the threat it posed.
An audacious and highly risky raid, Operation Source, was carried out with midget submarines in September 1943. All of the submarines were lost, and the crews killed or captured but the daring raid succeeded in heavily damaging Tirpitz. The mighty ship suffered extensive flooding when the large explosive charges placed beneath her detonated, and many of the battleship's systems were damaged. The damage took 5-6 months to repair, but the Tirpitz remained a threat so further ways of keeping the powerful ship out of action were planned.
Excepting highly specialised missions such as the midget submarine strike, there were two ways in which a ship of the power of the Tirpitz could be attacked with a sufficiently high chance of crippling or even sinking it. These were by torpedo or by dive-bombing. A torpedo attack was out of the question, because of the battleship's location in the steep-sided fjords and its defences.
However, dive-bombing was more promising. With the new Fairey Barracuda, the FAA had a dive-bomber capable of carrying a capital-ship killing bomb. The aircraft was modified to be able carry an American 1,600 lb Armour Piercing bomb, which could do serious damage even to a ship as heavily armoured as the Tirpitz.
Operation Tungsten involved one of the biggest concentrations of RN ships of the war with a battleship, two fleet aircraft carriers, four escort carriers, four heavy cruisers, two tankers and fourteen destroyers. Two TBR wings, No.8 (Furious) and No.52 (Victorious) made up of 827 and 830 squadrons, and 829 and 831 squadrons, were to provide the striking force. Meanwhile, Corsairs, Hellcats, Wildcats and Seafires would provide close escort, top cover and fleet air cover.
Training was carried out professionally, thoroughly and, according to the Battle Summary, 'energetically'. A full-scale bombing and air-firing range was created at Loch Eriboll (nicknamed 'Loch 'orrible') to resemble as closely as possible the Tirpitz in her mountainous fastness, complete with smoke generators and dummy AA batteries.
Until February 1944, the commanders of the squadrons undertaking the training had not been told what the target was, though doubtless some guessed. The fleet sailed from Scapa Flow on the 29 March, at which point the crews were finally informed what their target would be.
The timing of the raid was set to coincide with a Russia-bound convoy, JW58, to ensure U-boats were fully occupied elsewhere, and initially part of the naval force, including Anson and Victorious, provided distant cover to the outward bound merchant ships.
The raid was to take place in two waves, with a Barracuda wing in each. Just after 4am on the 3rd, the Barracudas' engines were started, as were those of the fighter cover, Corsairs on Victorious and the rest on the escort carriers. The subsequent report from HMS Victorious noted that the crews were 'brimfull of determination' and that the complicated forming up manoeuvre was executed 'as if a parade ground movement'. The force led by Lieutenant-Commander R. Baker Faulkner of HMS Furious – 45 fighters in addition to the Barracudas – set off for the Tirpitz.
The force approached the coast at low level for twenty minutes, before climbing to 10,000 ft. Baker Faulkner used a snow covered valley to cover the approach of the strike force from the South West before plunging on a completely unsuspecting enemy. The Hellcats and Wildcats were directed to strafe the Tirpitz and surrounding flak positions, while the Corsairs gave top cover. The Barracudas dived from 8,000 ft, entering their approach at 0529. The TBRs' fearsomely destructive attack lasted around a minute, during which time the ship had been hit by a suspected three 1,600 lb bombs, four 500 lb SAP bombs and three 500 lb MC bombs. The output of the smoke generators was insufficient to put the bombers off their aim. Flak did not start until the attack was underway, and was largely inaccurate.
Only one Barracuda was damaged, and was seen to be making a controlled ditching. The remainder of the force withdrew while the fighter escort attacked targets of opportunity – the flak ship Harald Hafagre, a destroyer and two armed trawlers.
The second strike was taking off as the first was attacking. One Barracuda crashed immediately after take-off, and another failed to start, but the rest took off without incident and formed up at low level as the first strike had done. The attack was made from around 7,500 ft, and as they went into the dive, the crews noticed that Tirpitz had shifted position and may have been drifting.
Just before the dive bombers began their attack, Wildcats from Searcher and Pursuer strafed the ship to hamper AA fire. The Barracudas of 829 and 831 squadrons barrelled into the dive, two columns in quick succession. One Barracuda was hit by AA fire and crashed into a mountain but all others escaped. By the time the aircraft had turned for the fleet, the Tirpitz had stopped firing altogether. It was judged that six 500 lb bombs and one 600 lb bomb had struck the target. Overall the Admiralty claimed seventeen hits, three by 1,600 lb AP bombs. In fact there had been four 1,600 lb hits and eleven with smaller bombs.
Unfortunately none of the 1,600 lb AP bombs had penetrated the ship's main armour. Nevertheless, a considerable amount of damage had been done. There were hits all over the upper deck and superstructure. Damage had been caused by fires, explosions and bomb splinters. The Tirpitz had in fact been ready to put to sea again before the attack, and had just started sea trials again for the first time since the midget submarine attack.
Operation Tungsten, was called 'a red letter day for the Naval Air Arm' in the Admiralty's Battle Summary of the mission,[iii] while the Daily Express referred to it as 'the singeing of Hitler's moustache'. Because of Operation Tungsten, the Tirpitz would not be ready for sea again for nearly three months.
The newly formed 9th TBR Wing, formed of 820 and 826 Squadrons, joined HMS Indefatigable in June 1944 for the next raid, codenamed Operation Mascot. HMS Victorious was replaced by HMS Formidable, carrying 827 and 830 Squadrons. HMS Furious took part once again, but this time providing the fighter escort. The raid was launched on July 17th.
In the time since April, the defences around the battleship had been strengthened. Even more extensive smoke cover had been provided and rehearsals had carried out to ensure that complete smoke cover could be achieved as quickly as possible. Warning procedures had also been improved. As a result, the defending forces were well aware when the 44 dive-bombers and 48 fighters were approaching, and the Tirpitz was all but invisible below a thick layer of smoke. Bombing blind, none of the Barracudas were able to hit the target. One Barracuda, LS653 of 826 Squadron, was damaged by flak but the pilot ditched near the assembled fleet and the crew were rescued.
The Admiralty recognised that to exceed the earlier successes, the strikes must be even more powerful and better coordinated. The series of four Operation Goodwood raids resulted, but due to the improved defences and bad luck, the hoped-for success was not achieved. In fact, Operation Goodwood III could have been the most successful raid of all. A single hit was scored by a 1,600 lb bomb but unlike the earlier hits, this one penetrated the ship's vertical armour on the foredeck, and buried itself deep in the lower platform deck. Unfortunately for the Allies, it failed to explode. The official Kriegsmarine report noted that: "The attack on 24 August 1944 was undoubtedly the heaviest and most determined so far. The English showed great skill and dexterity in flying… During the dive bombing, fighter planes attacked the land batteries which, in comparison with earlier attacks, suffered heavy losses. The fact that an armour-piercing bomb of more than 699 kg (1,540 lb) did not explode must be considered an exceptional stroke of luck, as the effects of that explosion would have been immeasurable".[iv] As it was, a 500 lb bomb strike on 'B' turret, from a bomb dropped by a Hellcat destroyed the top-mounted anti-aircraft gun and bowed the armoured roof of the turret. And though the German report refers to 'The English', it is crucial to note that a high proportion of the aircrews and supporting naval forces were Canadians and New Zealanders. The raids were a truly international affair and could not have been staged without volunteers from the Empire.
What was to become the final strike on the Tirpitz by Barracudas was quickly scheduled for the 29th August.
A pilot with 820 Squadron described this last operation as "a bit of a busted flush," adding "by that time, Tirpitz had got her smoke screen out, and all you could see was a bloody great sea of smoke down there! With of course a number of flashes coming up from the guns." The Barracuda pilots aimed at the gun flashes in the dive, and Hellcats tried to assist by 'target marking' with flares, but the attack was unsuccessful. The need for the Home Fleet to cover Arctic convoy RA59 brought an end to the Tirpitz raids.
In the end, from 40 outbound convoys between 1941 and 1945, 753 ships got through safely while 58 were sunk, 29 of which were lost during a single convoy, PQ17. Most of the losses from this disastrous convoy can be attributed to the Admiralty's fear of the Tirpitz – while if it had not been for the RN's tireless efforts to destroy or disable the battleship, the overall losses between 1941 and 1945 might have been very much higher and the outcome of the entire Eastern Front thrown into doubt.
To read more of Matt's work, please check out his website – http://navalairhistory.
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As he noted after winning in the Golden Gloves tournament on Sunday, Edgar Zubia has been facing a noticeably larger type of fighter in the last year.
Clovis' Zubia was one of nine boxers who won state titles and earned a trip Denver, where the New Mexico champs will take on Colorado's best in the Golden Gloves regionals.
Last year, Zubia advanced to the same level — but at a different weight class.
In fact, when Zubia won by decision over Albuquerque's Vincent Mirabal in the championship of the 141 pound division, he was battling not one weight class higher but two greater than in 2006.
Zubia won the state title at 125 pounds in 2006.
"It has been a big difference as far as the fighters. The fighters coming down from 150 pounds and I'm going in weighing 139 soaking wet," said Zubia, one day before his 21st birthday.
The victory over Mirabal, who looked sharper than he did in either of his prior two fights at the tourney, wasn't easy for Zubia. At the end of the second round, the 17-year-old Albuquerque boxer hit Zubia with several punches in a row before the bell sounded.
"I thought it was a pretty close fight, that it could have gone either way. He was a bit busier than I was, but I felt I was throwing stronger, more accurate punches," Zubia said.
The two had fought a month ago, in Albuquerque, with Mirabal winning a decision.
The lessons learned, for Zubia?
"That he was a busy fighter, that I had to keep my hands up and then I could beat him. He does come in head-first, kind of wild-style," said Zubia, who did express surprise that his opponent still seemed fresh even at the end of the four-round fight. "It did, because the last time we fought he wasn't in near the shape he was in (Sunday), but neither was I. Both of us, I think, have taken it to the next level as far as physical conditioning."
Clovis super-heavyweight Elijo Sena won his division when his scheduled opponent, Emmanuel Chavarria, withdrew after injuring himself in a semifinal victory on Friday night.
David DeLacerda, a Levelland, Texas, boxer who trains in Clovis, was one of two victims of a knockout in the final day of action. Albuquerque's Michael Brooks sent DeLacerda staggering into the ropes as the bell for the first-round sounded and, then, out for good in the second round in a heavyweight division bout.
In the 178-pound championship, Las Cruces' Siju Shabazz won a decision over Clovis' Nicholas Rendon.
Rendon started strongly in the second round, landing a pair of good shots on Shabazz — who was state champ at 165 pounds last year. But the Las Cruces boxer held firm and, even according to Rendon, held control the rest of the way.
"I don't think it was that close, it didn't seem like that to me," Rendon said. "I guess my conditioning isn't all there yet and this was my first four-round bout."


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HP Middle East announced extending its services to HP valued customers with the launch of HP Financial Services in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
HP Financial Services is the leasing and lifecycle asset management services subsidiary of the Hewlett-Packard Company, offering a full range of financial services solutions.
Eyad Shihabi, Managing Director and Enterprise Business Lead for the Middle East for HP, said: "With the launch of financial services capabilities we are adding a new, and significant, link in the value chain for our top customers.
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Ancestry.Com pulling punches? Genealogist's take notice...
I am referring everyone today to another blog that I follow, Marian's Roots and Rambles by Marian Pierre-Louis. She blogged today about a very important change in Ancestry.com's Terms of Service. Please follow the link and read Marian's blog: http://tinyurl.com/bqq89f7.
~ Lisa, Days of Our Lives Genealogy Blog
~ Lisa, Days of Our Lives Genealogy Blog


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In addition to properly feeding and exercising your horse, other aspects of general care are needed to keep your horse healthy throughout his or her life. These include routine veterinary care for vaccinations, parasite control, and dental care; grooming and hoof care; and protection from the elements.
Adult horses should have a complete veterinary examination at least once a year. Geriatric horses (older than 20 years old) should see their veterinarian twice a year or more frequently because illness is more common in older animals and it can be identified sooner. Your veterinarian may recommend a wellness program for your horse, including routine blood tests.
You should monitor your horse regularly for signs of illness, such as during daily feeding and grooming times. General signs of illness include a lack of appetite, diarrhea, coughing and sneezing, or a discharge from the eyes or nose. Illness can also show up as a loss of hair or itchy areas on the skin. Problems with the musculoskeletal system are often seen as lameness (such as not putting weight on a particular leg), reluctance to move, or head bobbing. If your horse shows any of these signs for more than a day or two, a visit with your veterinarian is a good idea.
Generally, administering medication to a horse is not difficult if you use common sense and follow good handling principles for keeping both you and your horse safe. Maintain physical contact with the horse by keeping your shoulder pressed against the horse's shoulder or flank (depending on where and what you are treating) and make sure to use a sturdy halter and lead rope (hooked to the left halter ring). Never let a loop of any rope that is attached to your horse get wrapped around any part of your body.
If you need to apply medication to the horse's feet or lower front legs, lift the hoof to be treated and cradle it between your knees. If you need to treat the rear legs, in addition to lifting the hoof, you will also need to bend the hock. If your horse "dances" around, have another person lift the other leg on the same side as the leg that you need to treat.
Oral medication is usually in the form of "horse pills" (called boluses), pastes, or drenches. When administering oral medication, identify the toothless gap directly behind your horse's incisors and in front of the molars. Insert your thumb into this gap while holding the horse's head down with your hand. Firmly pull the horse's tongue out through the gap and, and gently hold it outside the mouth. You can now administer a bolus by placing it behind the "top" of the tongue with a balling gun. Always lubricate the bolus with something like petroleum jelly or vegetable oil to keep it from getting caught in your horse's throat. Drenching guns and paste syringes can be placed far back in the mouth for administration of the fluid or paste. Hold your horse's head level or tilting slightly upward until he or she swallows the medicine.
Some medications can be administered only by injection, which is usually given in the neck area or thigh. Ask your veterinarian for a demonstration and guidance to make sure you know how to give the injection properly.
Regardless of type of medication or how it is to be given, it is important to read and follow all label instructions regarding use and storage.
Vaccination is a key component of preventive medicine in horses. Vaccinations are given to stimulate the immune system against infection before exposure to disease. Several vaccines are routinely given to horses as the core defense against serious infectious illness. Several others are important in certain regions and situations. Your veterinarian can advise which vaccines are necessary in your local area and circumstances (see Routine Care and Breeding of Horses: Vaccines Required or Recommended for Horses).
Foals born to a vaccinated mare will be protected against most infectious diseases for up to 6 months, so long as the foal consumed the antibody-rich mother's milk known as colostrum within 6 hours of birth. In this case, vaccinations should be delayed until maternal immunity has waned. Otherwise, the vaccination will be ineffective.
Vaccinations should be administered by your veterinarian or other properly trained individual. If you administer vaccines yourself, learn how to do it properly. Use only vaccines from a reliable source who can verify that they have been kept clean and refrigerated. Poor-quality vaccines increase the risk of adverse reactions, which can range from inflammation at the site of the injection, fever, and malaise, to serious allergic reactions that affect the entire body (for example, anaphylaxis).
Vaccination Frequency
Core vaccines
A bacterial infection that attacks the nervous system and causes the muscles to tighten (lockjaw)
First vaccine at 6 months of age, followed by 2 additional vaccinations at 3‑to 6‑week intervals; yearly boosters
Encephalomyelitis (sleeping sickness, Eastern equine encephalomyelitis, Western equine encephalomyelitis)
A family of viral infections carried by mosquitoes that result in inflammation of the nervous system, including the brain
Similar schedule as tetanus (usually given as combination vaccine)
Equine viral rhinopneumonitis
A highly infectious herpesvirus that can cause respiratory disease
Similar schedule as tetanus (usually given as combination vaccine) but semiannual boosters
A highly infectious viral respiratory infection; vaccine usually sprayed into the nose
Initial vaccination at 6 to 9 months, followed by revaccination at 11 months; earlier and more frequent vaccination for foals of unvaccinated mares; periodic boosters (for example, every 6 to 12 months)
Other vaccines
Potomac horse fever
A bacterial disease that affects many systems, causing fever, lethargy, diarrhea, and occasionally colic or laminitis (founder); vaccination recommended in areas where disease is common
Initial vaccination at 5 to 6 months followed by revaccination in 4 weeks; booster vaccinations at 1 year and annually after that
A viral disease of the nervous system that is both fatal and transmissible to people
Initial vaccination at 6 months of age; boosters at 7 months, 1 year, and yearly after that
A viral diarrheal disease; vaccination usually restricted to farms with a recurring problem
Pregnant mares are given a 3-dose series of vaccinations before foaling; foals protected through colostrum
A bacterial infection of the throat; vaccination usually restricted to farms with a recurring problem
Initial vaccine at 4 to 6 months, followed by 2 revaccinations at 4-week intervals; boosters at 12 months and annually after that
West Nile virus
A viral infection carried by mosquitoes that results in inflammation of the nervous system, including the brain; vaccination currently recommended for horses in continental United States
Initial vaccine at 3 to 4 months, followed by revaccination 1 month later; boosters every 4 to 6 months depending on risk
Animals that graze on grasses, including horses, ingest parasite eggs that are found throughout the environment. The actual parasite burden for any individual horse depends on its age, the number of horses on the same pasture, and the pasture's size and quality. Internal parasites of horses can cause many intestinal problems, including gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, and potentially colic.
Anemia, dry coat, diarrhea, general loss of condition
Loss of condition, bowel problems, or colic when present in large numbers; migrating roundworm larvae can also injure the lungs in young horses
Horse rubs its tail; itching and irritation around anus; discharge and worms visible around anus
Loss of condition and colic from large numbers in the gut; occasional diarrhea or constipation
Mild diarrhea, colic, failure to grow or put on weight as expected
*see Digestive Disorders of Horses: Gastrointestinal Parasites of Horses
The primary intestinal parasites of horses include roundworms (both large and small strongyles), tapeworms, pinworms, and stomach bots (see Routine Care and Breeding of Horses: Signs Caused by Common Parasites of Horses*). These worms can cause damage to the digestive tract and blood loss, and interfere with absorption of essential nutrients. The greatest damage is caused by strongyles (also called redworms or bloodworms), and most parasite control programs are designed around strongyle control. Young horses typically are infested with more parasites and have more signs than older horses.
Most intestinal parasites are ingested while horses are grazing, from eggs and larvae deposited on the grass and upper layers of the soil. The tapeworm lifecycle involves small mites (specifically, orbatid mites) that feed on tapeworm eggs and thus contain tapeworm larvae. These mites live on grasses and are ingested while grazing. Stomach bots are larvae of flies. The adult fly deposits eggs on the muzzle, legs, and chest of horses during the spring. When the eggs are licked by the horse, they hatch and are ingested by the horse. The larvae attach to the wall of the stomach and remain for a period of time (usually until the following spring). The bot pupae then pass into the feces, where they hatch as adult flies.
All horses should be on a deworming program that consists of either a periodic deworming treatment (usually by administering a paste) every 4 to 8 weeks or a daily dewormer in the feed (see Digestive Disorders of Horses: Gastrointestinal Parasites of Horses). Pasture management and good grooming practices are also very important aspects of parasite control. You may want to periodically submit samples of your horse's feces to your veterinarian to check for the type and number of intestinal parasites.
As outdoor animals, horses are also bothered by flies and ticks. These can cause sores and subsequent infection on the head, neck, ears, face, abdomen, and legs. Irritation from external parasites can also cause general upset, failure to grow and thrive, and decreased appetite (for example, fly "worry"). Horses should be checked regularly for ticks or signs of fly damage. Fly control includes proper manure management and stall cleanliness. Many different insecticidal salves, lotions, sprays, and rubs are available that can be used to remove ticks and decrease insect irritation and annoyance. Consult your veterinarian or extension service about an appropriate control program for your area and circumstances.
Equine teeth grow and wear down continuously throughout life. Unfortunately, they often wear unevenly, leading to sharp points, edges, and even hooks that need to be trimmed down, or "floated."
Horses require a dental checkup with their veterinarian at least once per year (older horses need more frequent checkups). Your veterinarian will check inside the mouth for teeth with sharp points or edges, trimming them down with a file or nippers. As with hoof trimming, this procedure is best left to an experienced professional.
Grooming is an important part of daily maintenance for horses. Daily brushing and currying helps remove dirt and debris that can allow bacteria a place to multiply. During grooming, you can also check the overall condition of your horse's skin and find sores, infections, bumps, or welts when they first arise. Vigorous currying is required to remove dirt, and horses generally enjoy it. Hair that is bound up (tail bags and mane braids) should be taken down every 10 to 14 days for brushing and cleaning. Horses can be bathed with equine shampoo, but baths should be kept to a minimum to avoid drying out the skin and coat. Horses should not be bathed when winter temperatures are below freezing, because horses need to be dry to resist the cold.
Hoof care is an important part of the daily grooming routine. The hooves should be "picked" daily to remove manure, dirt, and stones, and checked for signs of bruising, odor, discoloration, or discharge. The shoes should also be checked for wear and tightness of the nails (see Routine Care and Breeding of Horses: Shoes). Hoof dressings may be needed, but care should be taken to apply them appropriately. For example, water-repellent dressings can be important to keep hooves dry and healthy during wet weather. However, excessive use of emollient dressings can soften the hooves and lead to problems. Antifungal solutions should be applied every 1 to 2 weeks during winter and wet weather to prevent thrush (see Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders in Horses: Thrush). Your veterinarian and farrier can provide information on when and how frequently to treat your horse's feet.
Horses' hooves grow constantly and require trimming about every 6 weeks. Horses need to be trained to stand properly so that their hooves can be trimmed correctly and damage to the foot can be avoided. Foot trimming is best left to your farrier or veterinarian if you do not have experience with this procedure.
Horse shoes provide traction on some surfaces and help prevent wear and tear of the hooves. The need for horse shoes depends on several factors, including foot conformation and health as well as the types of surfaces the horse will travel on. Horses with tender or bruised feet require shoes for protection, as do horses working on hard or rough surfaces. Various kinds of corrective shoes are available for particular hoof or lameness problems. For example, horses with cracked hooves or splayed feet may need a barred shoe for support, while horses with other specific lameness problems may need a shoe that slows down or stabilizes the gait. Veterinarians, farriers, and trainers can provide more information on the shoes needed for any particular problem.
Last full review/revision July 2011 by John A. Bukowski, DVM, MPH, PhD; Susan Aiello
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Landscaper Ed Gavalla of Jesse G's Nursery in Glen Spey, NY is in the business of helping people create special outdoor spaces. His eyes twinkle and his passion for his line of work shows when he talks about the pleasure of creating a backyard dream oasis—a peaceful zone where a person can sit quietly and appreciate the birds, the bees, the flowers and the endless palette of nature's colors, no matter what the season. In Gavalla's world, spring should pop with color, summer should be lush and green, and autumn should be awesome. "Personally, I may be more about autumn leaves than summer," he confessed recently as we talked.
Whereas spring is a time when homeowners engage in a frenzied period of planting—flowers, shrubbery, vegetables, you name it—Gavella plants up until the ground freezes or the snow flies. According to him, one needn't confine planting (and replanting) to springtime. It's OK to plant continually all summer and fall, but there are some rules.
Splitting perennials
Splitting of perennials—dividing them at their roots—is the best way to promote new growth, and you'll end up getting new plants for free. While some gardeners recommend not splitting perennials when they're in bloom, Gavella insisted, with proper care, you can split perennials any time of year. Divide a plant when it's good and healthy, and replenish the soil with organic matter/compost. Depending on the kinds of roots the plant has, the procedure differs a bit. (Watch a four-minute video and read the accompanying information at www.finegardening.com/video-introduction-dividing-perennials [2].)
In early spring (oops, if you haven't done it, do it now!), remove old material from deciduous plants, ideally before they leaf out or bloom. To transplant, remove and re-place in its new location and water immediately; don't leave it sitting out to get stressed. Then, you want to provide proper maintenance to keep everything lush, green and growing. As for evergreens (they experience a tender, new growth season in the spring), it's not recommended to transplant when their new growth is soft, but rather to wait until the new growth is fully developed and hardened.
Make a plan
So now that you've tackled a few small jobs yourself, perhaps you're ready for the BIG PROJECT, and that involves making a plan.
Determine shade, wet and dry areas. Make a sketch of these areas on a large piece of paper.
Do your research: Make a list of which plants will do best in these differing conditions. Learn which plants are deer resistant. (For a long list of deer-resistant plants, visit the website: faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/midatl/2002083026012897.html.) When purchasing plants, one of the most important sources of basic information will be right there at the store. "Read the tag," Gavalla insisted. "It's worth the few minutes you invest." Finally, if you're so inclined, your research might also include having your soil tested; based on the results, you can add the appropriate amendments, making it more or less acidic or adding minerals that may be missing from your soil.
Consider the dimensional perspective: Start with low ground covers and work up to taller shrubs and trees. According to Gavalla, one of people's biggest mistakes is overcrowding; you need to leave enough room for potential maximum future growth. If you're planting what he called "understory trees" (they live under the canopy of taller trees), consider redbuds, dogwoods, shadblow, or bay magnolias.
Decide which plants you like best: "It's important for people to understand what they like," Gavalla explained. "There are blue people, gold people and silver people, for example. I'm particularly fond of gold: gold junipers and golden mop (Pisifera chamaecyparis), Peabody's gold-tipped arborvitae." Now, on the drawing you've made of your plan, sketch your plant choices, placing them, as Gavalla says, "where they want to be."
Consider other natural features: Rocks give a tranquil native kind of feel, according to Gavalla, but need to be in line with surrounding geology and ecology. Water features also offer a sense of tranquility. "The sound of running water is soothing to the soul," Gavalla said. "They can be a little pricey and require maintenance, but if you're willing, they can be awesome."
Pergolas and trellises: These manmade features, from simple to elaborate, add interest, atmosphere and even privacy, helping to create what Gavalla calls a "fortress of solitude" (or FOS as he calls it for short). Some of the vines and climbing plants he likes include climbing hydrangea ("I love it"), clematis Japonica and silverlace vine (Fallopia baldschuanica), which blooms in mid-summer.
Label your plants: This adds a nice, professional look to your landscaping and helps others identify what you've planted. In addition, it also helps avoid a surprisingly common problem—believe it or not people frequently start weeding out the very ground covers that they planted intending them to spread. "When I weed gardens, I weed what looks like grass," Gavalla laughed.
Trends in landscaping
Native plants, ornamental grasses, mosses and ferns
Finally, Gavalla mentioned several popular trends in landscaping, including—top on his list—planting native plants and avoiding invasive species, followed by gardening with moss ("everybody's getting into it this year") and ferns, as well as planting for bees and butterflies.
For more information on working with these, here are some resources:
Ornamental grasses: See www.bluestem.ca/ornamental-grass.htm [3]
Mosses: how to grow and care for moss: www.thegardenhelper.com/mosscare.html [4]
Ferns: www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/taking-care-of-outdoor... [5]
As for any final advice Gavalla has to offer: start with what you can afford, do a little at a time, spring, summer and fall, and if you make a mistake, dig it up and move it, and then give it a drink.
Gavalla's parting words the day we spoke? "Good luck and let's do some gardening."
Ed Gavalla's favorite deer-resistant plants
Given where we live in the Upper Delaware River Valley, when making your plan, consider plants that are deer resistant. Fencing is wonderful for keeping deer away, Gavalla observed, and it comes in some awesome black and dark green colors, but there are many plants that deer don't like and don't require a fence.
"Most of what I plant is limited to coreopsis, Russian sage or any sage, scented geraniums, Echinacea, lavender and mint. Walker's Low (Nepeta racemosa) is awesome."
The more Gavella talked, the longer his personal list of deer resistant plants grew. Many varieties of deciduous shrubbery, and hardwoods don't get browsed by the deer, he said: Vibernums; white snowballs, either Anabelle hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) or Chinese snowballs (Viburnum macrocephalum), American cranberrybush (Viburnum trilobum); Minnesota snowflake mock orange (Philadelphus x virginalis), Princeton Red Bells (Enkianthus campaulatus).
If you're looking for deerproof flowers, Gavalla likes Japanese iris or Siberian iris, snapdragons, columbine, creeping phlox (Phlox subulata), bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis), Clematis viticella 'Alba Luxurian'.
For four-season interest there are many evergreens: Russian Cyprus (Microbiota decussate) is a low-growing, spreading conifer, which Gavalla said he uses on every one of his jobs. He also likes bird's nest spruce (Picea abies 'Nidiformis'), globe spruce, mugo pine (Pinus mugo) and Oriental spruce (Picea orientalis).