The Gem Tree at Beyul Ranch

Showie's Update 02-17-08

Tracy Boen — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:20:08 GMT

Showie’s content attitude continues to amaze everyone involved with her care. She moves through her daily routines as this is how her life has always been. She is interested in all the activities she can visually see, plus she listens intently to distant sounds outside of her field of view.   She stays at a very high level of mental involvement with her environment, still remaining calm and contented.

Showie’s surgery on October 4th 2007 to aid in restoring the tendon and fetlock use in her left leg was beneficial. It removed the adhesions and scar tissue that developed from the initial surgery to release the distraction of the deep digital flexor tendon on the distal phalanx. Translation; surgically cut the tendon, to stop the hoof bones and leg bones from pushing through the bottom of her hoof.

The mechanical functions from the contracted tendon however of the leg, fetlock and hoof are still rounding forward. It is just not functioning like a spring and moving back behind her hoof. The hoof it self has grown, healed and is strong and ready to be weight bearing again.

What to do now?

Like a gentle whisper and solution presented itself. I was at a clients office working, a moment when my mind was involved thinking about the task at hand. The word splint just floated into my awareness it was so clear and so matter of fact feeling. I stopped what I was going and typed equine splint into Google.

There it was!

Dynasplint, splinting system that works on equine fetlock flexural deformity. The dynasplint system is designed to restore joint range of motion/ muscle flexibility after periods of immobility. The Dynasplint applies a low load prolong stretch and encouraging the corrective functions of the fetlock tendon structures.

The Dynasplint was fitted Friday and Showie just acted like she has always worn a splint.   She is truly a SHINNING STAR.

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My deepest appreciations to everyone’s support and continued prayers

Blessings Tracy

Clean Stalls, Brush Horses

Tracy Boen — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:46:06 GMT

Clean Stalls, Brush Horses

There is a Zen master proverb:

Before enlightenment, chop wood carry water
After enlightenment, chop wood carry water
Magical power, marvelous action!
Chopping wood, carrying water…

Seems there is a marvelous in the mundane of everyday living!

The world is vying for your thoughts, your attentions, and your resources.
Influences are around us daily about what you should be…how a person should be, but is not. How you can get there with another’s secret to success. How you will be happy if you only buy, think, or do thus and so.

In your day to day life what do you find yourself thinking about?
How does that thinking influence your attitude about your life’s perceptions?
What thinking and attitude leads you to actions?

So, there is a possibility that the art of living is the thoughts we think about the things we do. The thoughts we think about the things we have or have not done. The thoughts we think about everything.

While you chop wood and carry water throughout your day, contemplate the now. Contemplate who you really are now, what your hearts desires are now and what brings peace to your heart now. Take your thoughts, give them your energy and take an action to be the very best YOU!

At Beyul Ranch we have our own version;

Before enlightenment, clean stalls brush horses
After enlightenment, clean stalls brush horses
Magical power, marvelous action!
Cleaning stalls, brushing horses …

Volunteer and find your own peace of mind

The Gem Tree

Tracy Boen — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:37:15 GMT

The Gem Tree

A tree represents so many wonderful things in our world. It offers a place of gathering for shade, a landmark of recognition, the peacefulness of just being, and patience of growing in one place. The saying of “Be a tree, grow strong roots and reach for the vastness of the stars”, applies to all of our lives.

Now image a mystical tree supporting beautiful colored filled gems of wisdom, compassion and healing. The gems are shared freely with everyone whom cares and nurturers for, the brilliant wish-fulfilling gem tree. The light from the gem tree fills the inner atmosphere of people and the glow can be felt into distant far off places.

This is your invitation to become part the gem tree at Beyul Ranch. Making a difference in the lives of others and growing your own internal atmosphere. The Gem Tree will help keep our minds focused and our hearts open.

With this moment, I wish for you that everyday starts with hope
And everyday ends with peace…

Blessings Tracy