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In Memoriam: Reiki Tyme (1999-2013)
strength to carry on when my husband Dawson Mizener passed away in 2009.
ment. “I purchased Reiki Tyme as a four- year-old in 2003 with the goal of one day achieving my lifelong dream of becoming a member of the Canadian Dressage Team. I achieved my dream when we rep- resented Canada in the 2011 Pan Ameri- can Games in Mexico. Together our team won the silver medal. It was Reiki who gave me the
with Reiki Tyme. They performed consis- tently throughout the Pan Am trials in 2011 and were strong members of the sil- ver medal winning Canadian Dressage Team at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara. Reiki managed all the stress- es of travel and the pressure that comes with being on a team. I will always remember how he pulled through a diffi- cult warm up for a perfect Individual ride for Roberta at the Games. He was a true competitor,” stated Gina Smith, Chef d’Equipe for the 2011 Pan American sil- ver medal team. Morris offered the following com-
recovered from through round the clock care. Reiki was a fighter and always gave me his best. His greatest strength was his reliability in the show ring. Reiki was hospitalized in December 2012 for colic, with an undetermined
Reiki taught me that whatever happens in life you have to keep believing. He foundered in 2010, which he
cause. He was given three weeks to live. I brought him home for palliative care where he enjoyed his days roaming free on the farm.”
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Photo [left to right] — The late Dawson Mizener, daughter Tia Mizener, Reiki Tyme and Roberta Byng-Morris
The Way of Horses Horse Chestnuts!
Buckeyes (Aesculus californi- ca) are examples of other mem- bers in the species that you don’t want to eat.
easy.
such as cattle and pigs, will eat the poisonous nuts, leaves or shoots. Knowing which type of tree is growing on your proper- ty is important. It’s also good for humans to know which type of nut they are roasting and serving to family during the holidays. Identification is fairly
and castanea are encased in a heavy jacket or husk. The aesculus (poisonous
The nuts of both aesculus
By Eleanor Blazer Copyright @ 2013
Are they castanea or aesculus? Better know: results could be dire!
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.
Horse Chestnuts!
family) are the roasting nuts in a popular Christmas carol. These nuts are safe for you or a horse to eat. H o r s e -
Sweet chestnuts (castanea C a l i f o r n i a
eyes (Aesculus glabra)
and
chestnuts (aes- culus hippocas- tanum) (not the “chestnuts on the horse’s leg) are poisonous. Ohio Buck-
plays a big role in recovery. If a horse has eaten a small amount, the toxins are readily flushed from the system. Flu- ids given intravenously will aid in dilution and passage of the toxin. The administration of mineral oil, via a stomach tube, will serve as a laxative and help remove the toxin. Horses and other animals,
nuts, leaves or new growth. Symptoms of poisoning are depression, muscle tremors or spasms, lack of coordination, colic, pain and paralysis. Death is a possibility. The amount consumed
aesculus is esculin (aesculin), a hydroxycoumarin glycoside. It thins the blood, damages inter- nal organs and muscles. The toxin is present in the
The toxic substance in
horse-chestnut or buckeye) husk has short green sparsely scattered spines over the sur- face or is completely smooth in some varieties. Upon ripening the husk separates into two or three sections, exposing the nut.
horse-chestnut or buckeye is smooth brown with a circular, light-colored “eye” on one end. (Hence the name: “buckeye” because of the resemblance to a buck deer’s eye.”) Located on the inside of
The nut of the poisonous
each leg of a horse is another chestnut. These chestnuts are thought to be the remnants of a toe.
multi-toed creatures and as they evolved they used the middle toe to support weight. The unused extra toes eventu- ally disappeared leaving the chestnut and ergot (located under the hair on the back of the fetlock).
Prehistoric horses were
OTTAWA, ON Oct 31, 2013 —- Equine Canada regretfully reports that 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding Reiki Tyme, beloved partner of Canadian dressage rider Roberta Byng-Morris, has passed away. “Roberta had a great relationship
sonous sweet chestnut) husk is covered with “hair-like” spines, resembling a burr. When ripe the husk may divide into two or four sections, depending on the variety.
The castanea (non-poi-
inside of the legs may be gen- tly removed if the horny growth becomes unsightly. Soften them with petroleum jelly or remove them after a bath. If your horse will stand quietly, use a knife (a hoof knife works well) and carefully cut the growth back. Your far- rier may also trim them, if needed. And, these chestnuts are
The chestnuts on the
edible, to which my dogs will attest!
caring for and feeding hors- es take the online courses “Stable Management” and “Nutrition for Performance Horses” taught by Eleanor Blazer. Earn certification or work toward a Bachelor of Science degree in equine studies. Go to www.horsec-
oursesonline.com for more information.
* For information about
Eleanor’s web site at
www.thewayofhorses.com
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